800 Years of Tea Tradition in the Shizuoka Mountains
Ashikubo, the birthplace of Shizuoka tea, boasts a history of 800 years. Nestled in the mountains, the limited sunlight gives our tea its uniquely rich and sweet flavor. Run by skilled farmers, Ashikubo Tea Works offers hands-on experiences that directly connect visitors with our tea traditions.
Company Overview
| Company Name | ASHIKUBO TEA WORKS |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Shizuoka, Japan |
| History | May 1996: Established the Ashikubo Tea Works Agricultural Cooperative. November 1999: Won the Best Award at the JA Shizuoka City Tea Garden Contest. June 2000: Began producing Japanese black tea (Wakōcha). July 2000: Won the Best Award at the Shizuoka City Tea Processing Competition. December 2001: Received the Top Award at the Shizuoka Prefecture Tea Factory Management Contest. February 2002: Received the Encouragement Award at the National Environmentally-Friendly Agriculture Promotion Contest. November 2002: Awarded the Prime Minister’s Prize at the 41st Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival. April 2017: Renovated Yamachakan and opened the Teaworks Café. |
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Quick Overview
Company Name
Ashikubo Teaworks
Established
1996
Location
Shizuoka, Japan
Main Products
Japanese green tea, Japanese black tea
Strengths
Produced in Ashikubo, the birthplace of Shizuoka tea
Export Availability
Yes