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wine in the sense that its quality and flavor depends on the
atmospheric condition it is grown. When tea leaves are
collected, they are carried to the factory for processing.
Different Techniques Involved in Tea Production
Oxidation is the primary process that creates the difference
between each variety of tea. For instance, leaves of black
brews are highly oxidized while that of white blends are least
oxidized. Role of oxidization is quite significant in catering
diverse taste and flavor of any blend. When the leaves are
plucked and transported to the factory, they undergo the
following processes –

Withering
Here the leaves are spread in open air to wither so that they
lose some moisture.

Rolling
Then the leaves are rolled so that leftover moisture is also
released, thereby coating the leaves’ surface with their juices.
In orthodox method, after rolling tea leaves generally remain
unbroken and whole. But, in CTC tea method, leaves are
chopped into small pieces.

Oxidization
In oxidation, leaves are spread in damp, cool atmosphere. As
oxygen starts reacting with cell tissues, the color of the leaves
begin changing from green to copper.