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I like Chiran tea.
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Minamikyushu City in Kagoshima Prefecture. The area is also known for the Chiran Special Attack, and the three cities of Chiran-cho, Ei, and Kawabe merged to form Minamikyushu City.
Minamikyushu City's sea and mountains, this tea is grown with great care in the bounty of nature.
Process
Until delicious tea is made
Steaming process
Steaming the tea leaves stops the action of oxidizing enzymes and removes the grassy smell. The most important process in the tea-making process.
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Tea-beating process/rough kneading process
A process in which hot air is applied to the tea leaves and kneaded while applying pressure.
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Middle kneading process
The process of unraveling the tea leaves that have become clumps in the kneading process while sending hot air.
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Kneading process
The process of applying pressure and kneading so that the ingredients are evenly distributed. No heat is used in the tea making process.
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Fine kneading process
The process of stretching the tea leaves while applying pressure 7 to change the shape.
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drying process
A process in which the rolled tea leaves are dried with hot air until the moisture content reaches 5%.
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