Tea leaves dry in a three or four level fire pit, heated from underneath by a burner
The tea leaves are picked from the beginning to the middle of May. Immediately (within 12 to 20 hours) after picking, the fresh tea leaves have to be steamed very strongly for about 15 to 20 seconds.
The steaming process stops enzymatic action.
And quickly after steaming the tea leaves have to be cooled down so that the vivid green color, most of the nutritional components and the flavors are retained.
Tea leaves emerging from the fire pit