What is the first green tea in Japan? "Nationwide tea fair" held Aichi Nishio August 27 13:47

Excellent green tea from all over the country is exhibited, and the “National Tea Fair” is held in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture, which is the first to compete in Japan.

The “National Tea Fair” has been held every year since 1947 with the aim of improving tea production technology, and the 73rd event began in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture, from the 27th to the 4th. .

In addition to Aichi, a total of 920 items of green tea harvested from 19 prefectures such as Shizuoka and Kyoto this spring were exhibited this spring. Compete for one.

On the 27th day of the first day, the appearance was examined and 20 people including experts from national research institutes serving as judges were checking whether the leaves were in shape and color.

According to Aichi Prefecture, recently, there is a high demand for matcha tea for commercial use for sweets, and the production of “Tencha” is increasing.

“The temperature is low this spring and it is difficult for the producers to harvest, but the technology has improved and the technology is good.” I was talking.

The tournament will be reviewed on the 28th for taste and the best of Japan will be decided on the 30th of this month.