Annual national locally-grown tea convention hosted by a tea-growing village, Hinohara in Tokyo. Tea growers (who produce green tea and experimental teas like black tea) and tea lovers joined the event focusing on Japanese experimental teas. Unlike other years, it was a virtual event by REMO. 25 different kinds of wakocha (Japanese black tea), and a tea scoop made from the local cedar were sent to all the guests in advance.
On that day, attendees enjoyed chatting with tea growers in a small group to ask about their tea while drinking, which was a great opportunity for all.
After the event, I was honored to be invited to a meeting for 25 tea growers and stull members too. Good to hear that they exchanges their opinions about tea production to refine their tea, how they appeal tea to customers, how they pass down tea industry to next generations etc.....Unfortunately, the consumption of tea has been decreasing, but their passion and sincerity will make it happen :-)
