From Shengcha to Shu Cha, a Microbial Change
Shengcha pu’er looks and tastes differently from its dark colour cousin, shu cha pu’er. Yet...
fermentation
Fermentation
Fermentation is a food processing method in which the metabolism of microbes alters the chemical composition...
Quality Basics 2: The Production Process
The making that makes the difference:
Very often one would hear that the different kinds of tea is a result of different degrees of fermentation. This is only partially true…
Oolongs: Production
The principal of oolong production involves scratching the leaves for gradual and slight breakage of...
Traditional Oolong Production: A Showcase
The production of oolongs varies from one region to another but the most traditional approach...