The information contained within these pages is intended to give you a deep understanding of Japanese tea from farm to cup. Whether a tea professional or an aspiring connoisseur, we hope this is useful and informs your tea drinking or buying.
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Tea Farming
- Terroir: Region, Terrain, Soil, Weather
- Plants: Cultivar (list), Age
- Cultivation: Shading and other techniques
- Harvest: Seasons, Techniques
Tea Production
- Processing: Withering, Fixation, Rolling, Drying
- Finishing: Sorting, Blending, Green Roasting
- Post-processing: Blending w/other ingredients, Grinding, Roasting
Tea Storage
- Essentials of tea storage
- Sunlight & Moisture
- Industrial vs Home Storage
Tea Tasting
- The Art of Steeping: Parameters, techniques
- Tips for Tasting
