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December 18, 2014
EAT｜Uji Tea Purveyor Tsujiri Opens First Store in Gion
EAT | Tsujiri, a Uji Tea Purveyor with Over 150 Years of History
Opens First Store in Gion
Tsujiri, a venerable Uji tea purveyor with over 150 years of history, will open its first store, "Tsujiri Kyoto Store," on Shijo Street in Kyoto on Thursday, September 18th.
Text by KUROMIYA Yuzu
A Stylish, New Matcha Experience in a Space Embraced by Kyoto's Ambiance
The newly opened store features an impressive setup with rotating stone mills and is divided into three distinct areas: a "Cafe," a "Personal Gift (Souvenir)" space, and the "Tsujiri Salon."
The aim is to create a space where visitors can fully savor the allure of "matcha"—a moment of bliss that brings ease and tranquility to mind and body—while experiencing the tradition of this long-established brand.
The cafe space offers innovative menu items crafted with Uji matcha produced using traditional methods. A rich selection of drinks and sweets includes exquisite Kyoto lattes that highlight the matcha's flavor, the "Kyoto Latte Smoothie Yatsuhashi" created in collaboration with the renowned Kyoto confectionary Yatsuhashi, Tsujiri soft-serve ice cream, Uji green tea, and cup desserts. Fresh matcha, ground on-site with rotating stone mills, will also be served.
The personal gift space features a curated selection of items, from popular rusks and nama-yatsuhashi to premium gyokuro tea leaves and casual powdered teas. The salon space showcases the brand's history spanning over 150 years since its founding in the first year of Man'en.
Experience a novel matcha sensation, unique to "Tsujiri," which continues to explore new possibilities for tea while upholding traditional manufacturing methods.
Tsujiri Kyoto Store
Opening Hours | 11:00–20:00
Address | 215 Nakanomachi, Nishi-iri, Shijo-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Tel. 075-551-0220
Opening Date | Thursday, September 18th