Green tea “OOTANI CHAEN” store is one of the oldest stores in Kyoto. Its history lasts more than 70 years. In this store you can find more than 1000 different sorts of green tea starting from the simplest ones till the royal green, which cost is more than 5,000 yen per 100 grams. The owners of this store are very attentive to their clients. They will prepare for you traditional tea ceremony, teach you how to brew different types of tea, and also will help you to choose the best option.

You can find many sweets made from green tea there, including candies and ice cream. There are many traditional Japanese handmade souvenirs. They are made by local school students. Moreover, you will find out that used green tea leaves could be added to a very tasty and healthy salad. The most appropriate sauce for this salad would be also recommended. There are only the best varieties of tea in this shop, because the storekeepers carefully monitor the whole manufacturing process starting from the farm growing till the packaging in boxes made from environment-friendly materials. Whenever you come to Kyoto, visit OOTANI CHAEN and join the traditional tea ceremony, which is an important part of Japanese culture.