Generally speaking, the steps of a green tea production line include picking, frying, rolling, drying, shaping, and packaging. The production process of Chunmi green tea is similar, but due to the special shape of the tea, there are some differences in the process, resulting in a unique process.
After fresh tea leaves are picked, they must be dried to prevent fermentation, thereby blocking any enzyme activity that would lead to oxidation. The tea leaves are hand-rolled and pan-roasted, giving the tea its unique shape and flavor. The tea leaves must be stirred constantly to allow them to dry evenly.
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The making process of spring rice green tea
At FGC, the production stages of green tea in general and spring rice in particular are produced according to the following process:
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This is the first important step. People will choose the best time to pick. Only the buds and 2 top leaves are the best quality tea. Generally, tea leaves are processed immediately after picking to ensure the freshness and quality of the tea. .
Fried/steamed
This is the stage where high temperatures are used to lock in the tea fermentation process so that the chlorophyll cells in the tea leaves are not destroyed by enzymes and the tea leaves retain their natural green color when brewed. This step affects the quality of the tea, helping it retain vitamins, catechins, tannins and other nutrients.
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Twisting will affect the appearance of the tea leaves. The broken tea leaves are about 30-35%, which can meet the requirements set at this stage. Compared to traditional methods, roll forming machines guarantee stamping in accordance with standard requirements.
Drying/setting
The rolled tea leaves will go through a dryer to dry the water content of the tea leaves to 3-5% to extend the storage time and make the tea leaves crispy. Drying tea leaves can also enhance the aroma of tea and create a unique taste.
The tea leaves are dried at a temperature of 90-100 degrees for 30-40 minutes.
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The semi-finished tea will be graded by a grader.
This is an important step in controlling tea quality throughout the entire process.
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Depending on the quality requirements, our factory's tea masters can flexibly carry out the process and even repeat a step multiple times. Before packaging, some tea leaves may be sorted or additionally processed to obtain a stronger aroma and beautiful appearance.
Package
Tea is usually packed in PP/PE bags for storage or transportation to our main packaging factory. We also pack tea leaves in various types of packaging such as Kraft bags, cartons, aluminum bags or any other type as per the client's requirements.
