Third FUKUCHA brand shop ‘Uji Store’ opens.

2024.12.09

The third FUKUCHA shop from Fukujuen will open its Uji branch in Uji City, the city of Uji tea and the Tale of Genji. The first store will only sell Uji tea and tea-based confectionery, but a coffee shop will open on the second floor in December.

Uji tea tinancier

Uji green tea, 270 yen per piece; hojicha green tea, 270 yen per piece.

Aromatic Uji tea financier with a round shape that enhances the aroma of Uji tea. Also available in gift boxes for souvenirs of Kyoto or as a souvenir.

Fukuboro (Uji green tea/hojicha)

Uji green tea/hojicha 10 pieces, 648 yen each

FUKUCHA’s signature confection is a tribute to the famous Kyoto Sobaoboro. The soboro is moistly dipped in richly flavoured Uji green tea and hojicha (roasted green tea) chocolate. A modern twist on a good old traditional sweet. They go well with tea and are a perfect souvenir of Kyoto.

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