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Yame Tea School Draws International Students; Matcha Boom Drives Interest in Tea History
A tea school in Fukuoka's Yame district is seeing increased enrollment from overseas students, particularly from Thailand, drawn partly by the global matcha boom. The school offers courses including a concierge-level program where participants taste Yame tea and study its history. The surge in international interest reflects broader demand for authentic Japanese tea knowledge beyond matcha's trendy appeal.
［福岡県］八女茶スクール 受講者国際化 抹茶ブーム影響！？歴史にも興味 - 西日本新聞me
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- Yame Tea School in Fukuoka reports rising numbers of international students, especially from Thailand.
- Global matcha boom is driving overseas interest in Japanese tea culture and heritage.
- Concierge-level courses attract participants interested in both tea tasting and historical study of Yame tea.
- International enrollment suggests matcha trend is converting casual interest into deeper tea-industry engagement.
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