2012/05/03

Historical High - Wazuka Tea -

The Kyoto tea auction was held on April 30, 2012.An average price per kg is 10,420 yen.

Among those, the hand-made tea produced in Wazuka town hit a record high. Can you guess how much is it per kilogram? That’s 140,000yen per kg!!  (118,888 yen in 2011)

Wazuka tea always enjoys the highest price in Japan. Once again, the tea maintains its position.

Tea Farms in Wazuka town, KYOTO  -photo by tomo-

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