Shizuoka's food cultureKnow

Numazu tea, which plays a part in the tea kingdom of Shizuoka, is said to have been founded by Soroku Ebara at the end of the Edo period.
It is cultivated mainly at the foot of Mt. Ashitaka, which is surrounded by warm and rich nature, and the scenery of tea picking in April and May every year is a Numazu tradition. Additionally, many of the tea factories are located along the prefectural road, commonly known as the Negata Kaido, and when the Ichibancha season begins, new tea flags are lined up all at once.
``Numazu tea'' consists of ``Sencha'', which has a good balance of sweetness and astringency and is highly aromatic, ``Fukamushi Sencha'', which has a mild taste with sweetness and richness, and ``Guricha'', which has a sweet and soft flavor and a refreshing taste. ” and has been awarded the honor of ``Imperial Presentation Tea'' three times in 58, 8, and 28, and has received many awards including the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award.

【store information】
Ryokuchakan Numazu
JA Fuji Izu Tea Factory
https://www.ja-fujiizu.or.jp/shopping/shopping_list.html#shop_53
415-1 Shimokanuki, Shimokanuki, Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
055-921-0335