Tea tasting: Nihondaira Black Tea

Nihondaira Plateau in Shizuoka City is a popular lookout point with superb views of Mt Fuji, Suruga Bay, and the surroundings. There is a new-ish observation deck, Nihondaira Yume Terrace, which draws plenty of tourists. The timber-built facility is the work of famous architect Kuma Kengo. Besides the views, Nihondaira is also known to be …

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Ward off flu/cold with green tea

The Chamber of Tea Association of Shizuoka Prefecture published this 24-page booklet (in Japanese) on "10 Secrets of Tea" in 2012. Recently it was highlighted again on its website for the part on tea's virus-repelling effect. Well, it is of great interest at this time of health crisis. This part was listed as Secret #4, …