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Production Process Flow
---For Lanshan Tea,the most famous Green Tea in north of China
1 Planting
Lanshan Tea is planted in an area with the environment of no waste water or air pollution.The pesticides of no poison andlow residue is used.In order to guarantee the high quality of the tea,a large amount organic fertilizer is applied.
2 Harvesting
The standard of fresh tea leaves are devided into 3 grades:the first grade is tea leaf bud,,only 1 bud is harvested,the second grade is that 1 bud and 1 leaf are harvested;the third grade is that 1 bud
and 2 leaves are harvested.
3 Grading
In grading tea leaves Summer and Autumn Tea,the grader machine of high quality fresh tea leaves is used.The leaves are evenlyput into the grader machine which automatically grades the tea leaves.
4 Acclimating
Acclimating is useful in increasing tea`s flavour and freshness. Spread the teal leaves at with the thickness of 3-5cm and the acclimation time is 4-5 hours.It`s appropriate when the tea becomes soft with dark green color.#40 cylinder acclimator machine is applied.Raise the temperature in the machine to 180oC and gradually put fresh leaves into the machine.When doing this,inspect the quality of acclimation at random to conclude if the leaves are completely acclimated.In the procedure, a stable input quantity of leaves is needed.
5 Kneading
It`s considered appropriate if tea leaves are added loosely into the kneading drum to 4/5 full.Start the drum and gradually and slightly increase the kneading pressure in order to avoid the leakage of tea leaves.The kneading time is 20-30 minutes.Strong kneading pressure on tea leaves is prohibited.
6 Trimming
This is a key procedure in shaping the tea leaves.In addition that the correct temperature and input quantity of tea leaves,how to skillfully use the pressing stick is as important.Skilled attention is badly needed.
7 Finishing
The main function of finishing is drying,shaping,color-keeping and flovour-up.Tea leaves are spread in a hot pot and turn them up and down.When the moisture of leaves is between 4%-6%,the leaves are taken out from the pot.Pack them when they become cool in natural temperature.
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