The "Cha-tome-ichi" (final trading session) was held, marking the conclusion of trading for the 2026 season's first-flush and second-flush Uji teas. Driven by sustained demand from inbound tourists, average prices across the board—particularly for *tencha* (the raw material for matcha)—hit record highs.
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