Two pounds of hand-rolled green tea leaves from Japan sold for 1.96 million yen, or about $15,500. The Samidori leaves were grown in Fujinomiya, which is known for its high-quality green teas.
The tea was sold at the Shizuoka Japanese Tea Market during an annual auction to mark the beginning of the crop season, and market president Yasuhide Uchino told Kyodo News that the increased costs of fuel and raw materials has led to, thought he said the market is “working hard” to ensure it can provide “delicious tea at fair prices.”than usual.
A cup of tea brewed with two teaspoons of the Samidori leaves would cost $31, far eclipsing the typical price. The average price for a cup of green tea using two teaspoons of leaves was less than 8 cents in 2020, and cups of tea are often provided free of charge with meals at restaurants. The cost of tea can vary wildly based on availability and theThe global tea industry is estimated to be worth $21.
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