静岡県浜松市
Tenryu
天竜
Tenryu tea is a mountain tea produced in the mountainous areas centered on the Tenryu ward of Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Tea gardens on steep mountain slopes along the headwaters of the Tenryu River practice highland cultivation at altitudes of 200-800m. Dense morning and evening mist, clean air, and mineral-rich mountain spring water nurture delicate tea leaves with a refreshing character. The terrain makes large-scale mechanization difficult, resulting in many hand-picked, small-batch premium teas. This lesser-known tea region is cherished by connoisseurs.
Altitude
200–800m
Latitude
34.91°N
Climate
Mountain climate in the upper Tenryu River area. High altitude creates large day-night temperature differences. Morning and evening mist along the Tenryu River provides natural shading. Annual rainfall is abundant at approximately 2,200mm, with cool summers and cold winters typical of mountainous terrain.
Soil
Sandy gravelly weathered granite soils and humus-rich brown forest soils distributed on mountain slopes. Extremely well-drained due to steep terrain.