Mie (Ise tea) (三重)
Ise tea country: a leading kabusecha producer in the hills west of Ise Bay.
| Where | Mie Prefecture (Suizawa, Yokkaichi, Suzuka areas) |
|---|---|
| Known for | Kabusecha, sencha |
About the region
Mie ranks among the top prefectures for tea area and is known for kabusecha — shaded briefly for extra savoury depth. Tea from here is sold as Ise tea.
Visit note: the Suizawa district's terraced fields sit below the Suzuka mountains.
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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