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