Green tea manufacturing

Japanese Green teas are produced in the gentlest way: the tea leaves are steamed. Thus leaves the nutrients stay in the leaf undamaged. Japan produces two kinds of teas: Shaded and non shaded teas. Japan produces two kinds of teas: Shaded and non-shaded teas.

• The fresh tea leaves are harvested and brought to the tea farmers factory as fast as possible (Aracha factory)
• The tea leaves are steamed. Hot steam stops the fermentation, keeping the fresh tea leaf green and juicy.
• The tea leaves are dried and rolled several times. This process gives the tea its final shape.
• The raw tea (unfinished tea) is ready. This product is called Aracha.
• Aracha is brought to AIYA. Unwanted parts (twigs, veins etc.) are now removed.
• The prepared tea leaves are blended with other lots to make a final exquisite tea blend. The tea is now ready.