5. Tea Leaf Processing
Air temperature is critical
Rolling the leaves
Sifting for size
Fermentation
Drying the tea leaves
Machine sorting
Hand sifting

For proper withering to occur, the air must be at the proper temperature.  If the leaf is wet,  the air is heated slightly for a short time to help remove excess moisture.


  

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