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Pick
Hold the tea leaves between the index finger and thumb of your right hand, and carefully pluck them off with a bit of force. The plucking standard can be classified as: one bud with one leaf or one bud with two leaves.
Wilting
Place the plucked tea leaves in a ventilated area to allow them to naturally lose water, reduce volume, and soften the leaf texture. This process aids in the transformation of the tea leaves’ contents and enhances enzyme activity.
Frying
tea frying refers to the process of placing tea leaves in a large wok and frying them at a temperature between 100 and 120 degrees Celsius. This process ensures uniform moisture loss in the tea leaves. The main purpose of frying the tea is to halt the fermentation process.
Rubbing
Rubbing tea leaves requires gently rubbing them in a clockwise direction. First, organize the tea leaves into strips. Then, open your palm with your fingers together, and gently arrange the tea leaves by moving your hand left and right. Start with light pressure and gradually increase it, pressing down firmly while allowing the tea leaves to rotate. This process helps to release the tea’s aroma.
Sun Dry
Place the rubbed tea leaves under sunlight to dry naturally, which can maximally preserve the organic matter and active substances in the tea leaves. Sun-drying is conducive to retaining the essential original flavor of the tea.
We Work Hard To Provide You The Best Quality Teas
Old Captain Tea established in 2004, has been dedicated to crafting quality tea for over a decade. Our mission is to offer natural, eco-friendly, and expertly crafted teas with exceptional service. We carefully select each tea right from the source to meet the needs of our tea enthusiasts, constantly improving every product to ensure we deliver high-quality, healthy tea. We value every customer and focus on their perspective throughout the entire experience—from pre-purchase selection, consultation, and packaging to shipping and aftersales feedback. We’re committed to being a trustworthy Pu-erh tea brand that emphasizes attention to detail, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
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It’s rich in antioxidants, boosts the immune system, aids digestion, promotes and improves cardiovascular health. Different types, such as green, oolong, and pu-erh teas, enhance mental alertness, reduce stress, and improve skin health. Chinese tea is not only a delightful beverage but also a vital part of a healthy lifestyle.