🍵 Sweetened Uji Matcha – Kyoto’s Beloved “Green Tea” Tradition
A refined, summer-loved style of Uji matcha sweetened with sugar — cherished in Japan for generations and lovingly preserved by MATCHA LUSH.
For centuries, Kyoto has stood at the heart of Japan’s tea culture, and the Uji region in particular has earned a reputation for producing the finest matcha. While traditional matcha is celebrated for its deep umami and slight bitterness, another style has long captured everyday hearts in Japan — a sweetened “Green Tea” enjoyed especially in summer.
In the past, tea shops in Kyoto and across the country served this “Green Tea” by blending fine Uji matcha with sugar and cold water. During the hot months, the bright color and cooling taste made it extremely popular. Gentle sweetness balanced matcha’s natural bitterness, creating a smooth, mellow flavor loved by adults and children alike — a familiar scene of hospitality and craftsmanship.
Sweetened Uji matcha, once simply called “Green Tea,” remains central to how we share Kyoto’s heritage with the world — as a drink, a dessert ingredient, and a symbol of Japanese hospitality.
🍵 A Summer Classic
Served over ice at neighborhood tea houses, sweetened matcha offered a cooling lift and approachable flavor — a seasonal favorite that turned into a timeless habit.
🍵 Versatile Powder
As a fine powder, MATCHA LUSH works beautifully not only for iced drinks but also as a glossy sauce for ice cream and a dependable base for cakes and sweets used in cafés across Japan.
Today’s matcha lattes and bottled green tea beverages are direct descendants of this Kyoto tradition. By pairing Uji’s depth with a gentle sweetness, Japan continues to blend heritage and innovation — and MATCHA LUSH is proud to carry that harmony forward.
MATCHA LUSH — keeping Kyoto’s sweet “Green Tea” tradition alive for modern drinks and desserts.
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