Japanese & Chinese Tea Differences
Japanese and Chinese green tea both come from the Camellia sinensis tea plant. The primary difference lies in the way the leaves are processed. Chinese harvesters pan-fry the leaves in a large wok.
Japanese Tea Leaves are Dried Naturally
Japanese green teas are steamed, dried, and then rolled into various shapes until completely dry. An efficient method for preventing the oxidation of flavonoids and polyphenols, which gives Japanese green tea its distinctive flavor and health-enhancing properties.
Processing this way stops fresh leaves from oxidation and fermentation.
Japan originated shading plants to make gyokuro & matcha
