Hills or plains
Teas produced in farms situated in hilly areas are of better quality.
They are relatively stronger: They keep their characteristics during the production
process and long afterward.
Tea garden in a hilly area of Yame,
Fukuoka Prefecture,
With clearly visible electric fans
to prevent frost fall.
One of the major benefits gained in hilly gardens is that the total time of exposure to sunlight is less, and the temperatures are relatively
cooler: The overnight dew covering the tea leaves greatly
influences quality.
