Tokyo Tea Party will be held on 2nd and 3rd December in Hikarie in Shibuya ward. The event is annually organized for the purpose of awarding prominent tea tea farmers and tea processors. There are some segments of the prize as follows.
- Sencha (steamed green tea) grown normally and under the shade
- Deep steamed green tea grown normally and under the shade
- Tama Ryokucha (Non-rolled steamed green tea)
- Gyokuro
- Pan-fired green tea
- Hoji-cha (roasted green tea)
- Black tea
- Tea processed through semi-oxidization (Oolong tea or Oolong-like tea)
- Organic tea
The segment of organic tea is newly set in this year based on the gaining demand of organic tea, as reported by FAO.
Notable tea farmers in Shizuoka have been awarded since the first contest held in 2014. I’d like to introduce my recommended teas as follows.
Black tea summer flush by Kanetou Miura-en
Mr. Miura, the farm manager of Kanetou Miura-en, has been awarded for his black tea for several times. In this year, his black tea of summer flush was elected has passed pre-selection and been elected for the final competition in Tokyo Tea Party.
Black teas produced by Kanetou Miura-en. The left one “Premiun Spring Hand Pluck” is prized 1st place in the tea competition in Shizuoka prefecture.
Moreover his green tea of ‘Saemidori’ cultivar was elected for the final competition too.
Simultaneous awards in different segments indicates his skill of tea production, including tea cultivation, is so sophisticated and magnificent.
Tsuyuhikari Green Tea by Oguri Farm co. ltd.
Deep steamed green tea of ‘Tsuyuhikari’ cultivar produced by Oguri farm has been also elected for the final selection. The cold infused one was so excellent!! I hope more people would be conscious with the excellence of the specialty tea and enjoy the prominent flavor and splendid finish.
If you are interested in the awarded teas, it is recommended to visit Minori Harvest Festival. In the festival, Japanese tea instructors will serve specialty teas awarded in the past selections.
< Event information >
- Name : Tokyo Tea Party 2017
- Date : 2017.12.1(Fri.) – 12.3(Sun.)
- Venue : SHIBUYA Hikarie 8th floor Court
- Address : 2-21-1, Shibuya, Shibuya ward, Tokyo
- URL : http://nihoncha-award.jp/tokyo-tea-party