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Kanei Ichigon Seicha of Shimada wins top gold at World Green Tea Contest 2026
Kanei Ichigon Seicha, a Shimada producer, won top gold at the World Green Tea Contest 2026 held in August, organized by the World Green Tea Association. The contest judged entries on overall commercial merit including quality, concept, and price. Of 107 submissions from 10 countries, 14 received top gold awards.
【茶況】島田市のカネイ一言製茶 「世界緑茶コンテスト」で最高金賞受賞 市長に報告 - 静岡新聞DIGITAL
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Key points
- Kanei Ichigon Seicha of Shimada earned top gold in August 2026 World Green Tea Contest
- Contest evaluated 107 entries across 10 countries on quality, concept, and price
- 14 products won top gold awards out of total submissions
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The numbers
Countries represented: 10
Total contest entries: 107
Top gold awards: 14
What they said
“The contest judges tea on overall commercial merit, including quality, concept, and price.”
コンテストは茶の品質やコンセプト、価格などを含め、総合的な商品性を競う。
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