Japan produces some of the best green tea in the world. The primary producing area in Japan is the Shizuoka prefecture, which is west south west of Tokyo. Over half of the yearly production of Japanese tea comes from Shiauoka. The unique production of green tea in Japan entails the steaming of the green leaf and hand or machine rubbing. The teas are then pan-fried or basket fired which gives them a distinctive appearance and glossy look and feel. These methods give a taste that is light in color but rich and full in the cup.

Tea From Japan