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Tsuyuhikari (つゆひかり)

Shizuoka-bred cultivar

Typical useSencha, matcha material

About this cultivar

Registered in 2003 from a Shizu 7132 × Asatsuyu cross, Tsuyuhikari combines a fresh aroma with savoury depth and is increasingly used for both sencha and shaded tea in Shizuoka and beyond.

Sources: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) crop statistics; Ministry of Finance trade statistics; Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0); prefectural and municipal official information. Checked 5 November 2026.

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