Okinawa Sanpin Tea

Product Description

Various ranges of teas available in Okinawa, among which "Sanpin Tea" has been daily drunk since its introduction from China into Okinawa. In Okinawa it's been accustomed to drink many kinds of teas such as herbal teas made up by infusing herbs, green tea harvested in Yanbaru district (northern part of Okinawa) and Chinese teas since old days. Among them, what the most commonly drunk is Sanpin Tea. Sapin Tea is a synonym to Jasmine tea, which is blended with Chinese green tea and jasmine flowers and it is one of the China's representative teas. Sanpin cha (tea) in Okinawa was named after Chinese pronunciation of "Shaopiencha". It is said that Sanpin Tea was first introduced to Okinawa from China in *5th century of Ryukyu (Okinawa) Dynasty times on trading with China. Various kinds of herbs naturally grow in Okinawa so as to be called "Okinawa is a treasure spot for herbs". Okinawan herbs grown under strong sun ray include abundant antioxidants and functional substances. The eating habits to make use of the herbs for cooking and teas might play an important role for their world renowned longevity. You'll feel it strange to see the vending machines in which a range of bottled teas are occupied by cornering Coke and Pepsi to the edge.