Meeting of Society for Locally-Grown Tea

The 2nd Meeting of Society for "Jikocha (locally-grown tea)" at Tokyo University of Agriculture. Nearly 60 people -- including tea experts, tea makers, universities' professors and students --participated in the meeting. 

As one of the speakers, I was honored to speak about "Jikocha” production in Scotland, especially about Tea Gardens of Scotland and The Scottish Tea Factory.

All of the participants know about tea production. That is why they can imagine easily -- more than anyone -- how tough growing tea there is. Most of locally-grown tea makers are concern about their community and its future. That is why they show their respects to the Scottish tea makers who care about their community. What the Scottish tea makers have been doing also inspired Japanese young people, the supporters of the future tea industry.

 Once again, I feel very horned and lucky to have met such wonderful people like them. Special thanks to Beverly-Claire Wainwright of The Scottish Tea Factory, and Catherine Drummond-Herdman of Megginch Castle, a member of Tea Gardens of Scotland.

* The Scottish Tea Factory  https://scottishteafactory.co.uk/

* Megginch Castle Tea  https://www.instagram.com/megginchcastletea/

* Tea Gardens of Scotland https://teagardensofscotland.co.uk/

Book of Locally-Grown Tea known as "Jikocha"

【Book on “Jikocha (locally-grown tea)” will come out】

 

Many small-scale Japanese tea producers have been creating experimental tea such as  wakocha (Japanese black) mainly out of 'local pride' and concern for local economy and future. We often call the tea "jikocha", or locally-grown tea. 

This book covers mainly about Japanese "Jikocha", but of course the tea made out of the love for the community are seen in the world. 

 

I feel privileged to write a little bit about "jikocha" makers in Scotland for the book. Very honored and lucky to have met such wonderful people like them.