By Misato T. The Tea Plant (Camellia Sinensis) There are various types of tea around the world, such as "black tea," "green tea," and "oolong...
About Japanese Tea
By Misato T. From Field to Cup: How Green Tea Became Japan’s Signature Tea The production of black tea and oolong tea in Japan is...
Covered cultivation is a farming method in which tea gardens are shaded with black sheets, such as those made of woven fabric called kanreisha or straw....
Type of tea: 玉露「Gyokuro」 Cultivated variety (cultivar): ごこう「Gokou」 Shading period: 26 days Gyokuro is an exquisite tea known as the "King of Japanese Green...
