Have you ever wanted the chance to experience harvesting tea leaves?

Well, there’s a perfect opportunity waiting for you just outside Tokyo!

 

The story of tea in Japan is said to have a history spanning over 1200 years. Many people are aware that there is a wide variety of tea with distinguishing features such as the bright green colour of matcha green tea, the dark green and delicately sweet Gyokuro green tea, and the health benefits believed to be received from bancha tea just to name a few.

 

But have you ever thought about how the tea leaves are grown and prepared before being turned into the impeccable drink enjoyed by so many?

 

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Travel Magazine “Sayama Tea” – Let’s go on a trip to harvest tea leaves –