"MarshalN" wrote:

> So does this whole thread mean that the "Xihu has no good
> Longjing" rule applies to Uji? There are lots of tea stores in
> Uji, some looking impressively old. Am I buying the crap?
>...snip...
> MarshalN
> http://www.xanga.com/MarshalN

From: http://www.o-cha.com/uji-green-tea.htm :

"Because of it's (Uji's) reputation for high-class teas, it is
important to note that some of the teas processed in Uji are not in
fact grown in Uji, but are instead shipped in from other areas to
aquire the "from Uji" label. While many of Japan's finest green teas
originate in Uji, having a tea come from Uji itself will not guarantee
that the tea is better than those from other areas.