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Ureshino Tea Claims Three-Year Sweep at National Tea Competition with Top Awards in Steamed Gyokuro and Pan-Fired Categories
Ureshino tea from Saga Prefecture has secured its third consecutive "four-crown" victory at the National Tea Competition (全国茶品評会), taking the highest award in both steamed gyokuro and pan-fired tea categories as well as the regional producer award. The results affirm the district's sustained quality leadership across multiple tea styles and demonstrate competitive strength in Japan's most prestigious tea evaluation.
Key points
- Ureshino tea achieved three-year consecutive sweep at National Tea Competition with four major awards
- Top honors awarded in steamed gyokuro (蒸し製玉緑茶) and pan-fired (釜炒り茶) categories plus regional producer prize
- Consistent podium finishes signal sustained terroir strength and competitive production standards across tea types
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