About Tea In Nagasaki Prefecture
About 90% of Nagasaki Prefecture is covered by mountains and hills, and it boasts the second-longest coastline in Japan. The prefecture includes many remote islands such as the Goto Islands, Iki, and Tsushima, and is characterized by a complex terrain where mountains and the sea intertwine.
It is said that Eisai introduced tea seeds to Hirado in 1191, and the area is considered one of the birthplaces of Japanese tea cultivation.
Tea production that leverages the unique characteristics of each region is carried out here, including “Sonogi Tea,” produced primarily in Higashisonogi Town, as well as Sechibaru Tea, Goto Tea, Unzen Tea, Hasami Tea, and Matsuura Tea.