Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Uogashi Meicha Tea Shop in Ginza 銀座のうおがし銘茶






Cha Ginza 茶銀座
Chuo-ku, Ginza 5-5-6
03-3571-1211
11:00 – 19:00 (closed most Mondays, check website)
www.uogashi-meicha.co.jp/shop_01.html (Japanese)

This cool, sleek modern building dedicated to tea in the heart of Ginza, this shop definitely draws the attention of passersby with its glass façade and long, narrow counter on the first floor. Uogashi Meicha has a shop in Tsukiji Market and this Ginza outpost is a great place to take a break from the shopping and to recharge with a healthy cup of green tea. The first floor is a minimalist retail shop with a long wooden counter where you can sample some tea. The 2nd floor is a café ideal for chatting with friends while the 3rd floor is a zen space better suited for introspection and meditation.

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