Murakami-cha
Tea tends to grow best in a moderately hot and humid climate. However, Murakami has had a vibrant tea industry since the 1620s, when one of the local daimyo lord’s retainers is thought to have introduced the plant to the area. Despite snowfall and sub-zero temperatures in winter, tea growers in Murakami have found that a little snow can actually be beneficial, as it helps keep the plants warm in winter and is said to reduce astringency. Tea plants do not survive in very cold areas, however. Murakami is the northernmost place in Japan where tea is grown on a commercial scale.
Murakami-cha events
Every year in May, when young leaves are out, you can experience "tea-leaves picking", and from fall through winter, you can take part in "learning about Murakami-cha class".
How about it ?
Tea leaves picking
After picking tea leaves, you can have a drink of Murakami-cha and eat some dishes using tea leaves. You can also learn how to make good tea.
Learning about Murakami-cha class
You can learn about the history and culture of Murakami-cha, and how to make good tea.
There are many kinds of Murakami-cha
Red tea from Murakami-cha
Murakami-cha Ice cream
Sweets using Murakami-cha
Chocolates using Murakami-cha
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