Featured Tea #001 Special Uno Oolong – Qing Xin Oolong
Special Uno Oolong – Qing Xin Oolong was the very first tea recommended to us by Uno Tea Farm. Discover why this signature Japanese oolong became the first Featured Tea in the Kazuna Kyoto Journal.
A signature tea recommended by Uno Tea Farm in Shizuoka.
Why This Tea?
When we first asked Uno Tea Farm which tea best represented their work, the answer was immediate.
Special Uno Oolong – Qing Xin Oolong.
Rather than asking us to choose from a catalogue, Mr. Uno recommended the tea he believed would be the best introduction to his work.
That recommendation became our first cup from Uno Tea Farm.
About the Tea
Special Uno Oolong is produced at Uno Tea Farm in Shizuoka, Japan.
It was the first tea personally recommended to us by Mr. Daisuke Uno when we began our conversation with the farm.
For us, that recommendation makes this tea more than simply a product.
It represents the beginning of a relationship.
Our Tasting Notes
The first impression was distinctive.
Its character immediately stood apart from the other teas we tasted.
We understood why Mr. Uno had chosen it as the tea that best represented his work.
Every tea drinker will discover something different.
For us, this tea became the starting point for understanding Uno Tea Farm.
Why It Matters
Featured Tea is not about selecting the "best" tea.
It is about sharing the tea that best represents each producer's philosophy, as recommended by the producer themselves.
For Uno Tea Farm, that tea is Special Uno Oolong – Qing Xin Oolong.
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