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Minamisayaka みなみさやか
Minamisayaka is a sencha variety developed in Miyazaki in 1970 and officially registered in 1991, bred from Assam and Caucasus genetic material for high yield and disease resistance in warm climates. It buds 4 days after Yabukita and harvests 1 day later, with yields equal to or exceeding Yabukita while showing strong resistance to anthracnose and ring spot—diseases that often require no chemical treatment on this cultivar. The tea delivers deep color and high amino acids, th…
Key points
- Registered June 1991 as cultivar No. 42; bred at Miyazaki Prefectural Agricultural Experiment Station crossing Miya A6 (…
- Buds 4 days after Yabukita, harvests 1 day later; yields match or exceed Yabukita across spring and summer harvests.
- Strong resistance to anthracnose and ring spot often eliminates need for chemical treatment; moderately resistant to blu…
- Deep liquor color, above-average amino acids and theanine; strong aroma divisive due to Assam/Caucasus genetic expressio…
- Recommended for warm/temperate regions; avoid cold areas and powdery mildew zones; requires wide spacing in double-row p…
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Development year: 1970
Registration year: 1991
Cultivar registration number: No. 42
Bud emergence lag vs Yabukita: 4 days
What they said
“In particular, the study suggests that chemical or other treatments for anthracnose may not be necessary, even in times or locations where it is prevalent.”
In particular, the study suggests that chemical or other treatments for anthracnose may not be necessary, even in times or locations where it is prevalent.
“The aroma is also described as fragrant and strong, but it was divisive in the sensory evaluation. This may be because some aromas fall outside the usual Japanese green tea category, possibly influenced by the genetic expression of its foreign Assamica and Caucasus material.”
The aroma is also described as fragrant and strong, but it was divisive in the sensory evaluation. This may be because some aromas fall outside the usual Japanese green tea category, possibly influenced by the genetic expression of its foreign Assamica and Caucasus material.
“Minamisayaka is recommended for warm or temperate areas.”
Minamisayaka is recommended for warm or temperate areas.
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