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Shincha - the first tea of the year. We celebrate the first tea harvest of the year.
Japanese green tea is usually harvested two to four times every year during Spring to Autumn. The first pick, Shincha, has the most refreshing aroma immediately after being harvested. |
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The arrival of the first harvest is very important in Japan and is simillar to the arrival of Beajolais Noveau Wine in France. On the first day of Spring, on February 4th this year in Japan, a countdown is started to track the arrival of the first harvest of green tea. The countdown lasts 88 days until May 2nd. Legend has it that tea harvested on the 88th night after the first day of Spring will
help the drinker maintain good health for the whole year. Many Japanese people send their friends Shincha as gifts hoping to bless the recipient with good health for the year. Ship in early May 2010
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