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Daisuke Maruyama of Yamakei Seicha Wins Shizuoka Governor's Prize at 18th Raw-Tea Finishing Technique Competition

The 18th Raw-Tea Finishing Technique Competition, held on the 30th at Shizuoka Tea Market, awarded the top Governor's Prize to Daisuke Maruyama of Yamakei Seicha in Kakegawa. Forty-three entries competed using medium-steamed Yabukita raw tea sourced at ¥3,000 per kilogram, judged on appearance, aroma, and taste.

Daisuke Maruyama of Yamakei Seicha Wins Shizuoka Governor's Prize at 18th Raw-Tea Finishing Technique Competition
Photograph: Shizuoka Shimbun — Tea

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  • Yamakei Seicha (Kakegawa) won the Governor's Prize at the 18th finishing technique competition
  • 43 entries competed using standardized Yabukita raw tea at ¥3,000/kg wholesale price
  • Competition held at Shizuoka Tea Market; judged on appearance, aroma, and flavor

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Competition edition: 18th Number of entries: 43点 Raw tea purchase price per kilogram: ¥3,000
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