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[[File:Benikaori.jpg|thumb|250px|Benikaori bush]] | [[File:Benikaori.jpg|thumb|250px|Benikaori bush]] | ||
'''Benikaori''' is a pure [[Assam]] cultivar an originally developed for growing and producing [[black tea]] in Japan. After world war II the Japanese economy was weak and the tea farmers were looking into producing black tea for the US market. Nowadays, Benikaori is often used to produce [[ | '''Benikaori''' is a pure [[Assam]] cultivar an originally developed for growing and producing [[black tea]] in Japan. After world war II the Japanese economy was weak and the tea farmers were looking into producing black tea for the US market. Nowadays, Benikaori is often used to produce [[Houjicha]]. Because this tea is roasted it's free from the typical astringency of Assam cultivars. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||