About Tea In Okayama Prefecture
As the name “Land of Sunshine” suggests, Okayama Prefecture is a region with a mild climate and relatively low annual precipitation. It is also known as the birthplace of Eisai, the founder of Japanese tea, and is a land steeped in history—so much so that a Muromachi-period text listing famous products from across the country noted, “Tea is a product of the provinces of Musashi, Yamashiro, and Mimasaka.”
Tea cultivation that takes advantage of temperature fluctuations and abundant sunshine is practiced primarily in the Mimasaka region in the northeastern part of the prefecture. In particular, the Kaida district, situated in a mountainous area prone to morning fog, has a long history of tea cultivation. “Mimasaka Bancha,” a fragrant tea finished through traditional sun-drying, is also a representative tea of this region.
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