About Tea In Kumamoto Prefecture
Kumamoto Prefecture is located in central Kyushu, with forests covering approximately 60% of its land area. It is characterized by its geography, surrounded by Mount Aso and the Kyushu Mountains.
It is one of Japan’s largest tea-producing regions in terms of cultivation area, producing steamed gyokuro, sencha, and kamairicha, among other varieties.
Tea is cultivated in regions such as Hitoyoshi-Kuma, Yamato, Kikuchi, and Ashikita. In addition to kamairicha and sencha, black tea production has also emerged in recent years.
Reference Links
For More Detailed Information, Please Also Refer To The Following Official And Producer Group Resources.
- 熊本県経済農業協同組合連合会
- 熊本県－茶業研究所