Hachiju Hachiya – 88th night from Imbolc

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Today is “Hachiju Hachiya”, the best day for tea plucking, over 88 nights from Imbolc. Lately tea plucking on Makinohara upland reaches its peak at the end of April, approximately from 24th April to 2th May. However the peak period … Continue reading

Taste-Rich Makinohara Tea Sold in Many Shops!

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Sales of first flush teas gain momentum at the beginning of May. Makinohara tea is popular in Shizuoka city too.   Makinohara teas are sold in the fancy and famous store “Kinzaburo” in Cha-machi area, which means town for tea industry, … Continue reading