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“Hien” is the special tea produced by Sagara Bussan co. ltd. with using special tea leaves plucked at the beginning of 1st flush season. Being specific for Sagara Bussan co. ltd. as “OHASHIRI” do, “Hien” is processed with higher … Continue reading
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Hachiju-Hachiya means “the 88th day counting from Risshun, the first day of spring”. Generally Hachiju-Hachiya is 2nd May. In leap years, the day is 1st May. This day is special for Japanese tea industry. 1. As a border between … Continue reading
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JA-Hainan Youth Association, organized by young tea farmers, produced 1st flush green tea for the All-Japan competition of green tea. At first, they tried a test processing to check how each process can affect tea leaves. Slight difference in climate … Continue reading
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In FOODEX JAPAN 2016, Shizuoka teas introduced on this blog are exhibited. These teas are listed as follows. Please drop in the EXPO when you visit around Tokyo. << Booth 9B20 >> 100 Brands of Specialty Tea in the Rural … Continue reading
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Chakura, the retail section of Kikusui Tea Production Cooperative, produces loose leaf tea of Tsuyuhikari, named as “Emerald-no-Shizuku” which means emerald dew in Japanese. As written before, Tsuyuhikari is one of the cultivars of tea plants (Camellia Sinensis). It has … Continue reading
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Today I’d like to introduce one of the best specialty teas in Shizuoka. The first flush from the tea farm of Ohta-san. I feel the traditional skill and time-honored mastercraftsmanship in this tea. Infusions from 1st infusion to 3rd infusion … Continue reading
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Keemon Black Tea is produced by TAKEUCHI Norifumi. The name of this tea is derived from his first name and the respect to the famous Chinese black tea “Keemun”. Chinese characters forming his name can be read as “Ki Mon” … Continue reading