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Let's observe hand massage
In the past, Uji tea was made by hand, without the use of machines.Manufacturing method in 1738Nagatani Soen It is said that this method of making the udon noodles spread throughout the country and became the method used today.SenchaTodevelopment Now this method is used in Uji City.Intangible cultural property AssaveIt is being done.
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tea cutterRi(Dew cutthe law of nature)
steam3kg of tea leavesculture furnace※InstalledCoal support※ Put your fingertips in theAssistant While moving it carefully so that it doesn't get on the surface, stir up about 3% of the tea leaves.Shake Make sure the leaves do not overlap.QuickWe will do this.
*culture furnace
Hand-rolled teaDrying workAn instrument used for.Wooden frame In the center ofCoal supportPlace it on the body and massage it with your hands.charcoalHeat the tea leaves at(I.e.
*Coal support
Wooden framePut Japanese paper on the bottomHow many layers Also paste it onPersimmon shibuThis is a special tea-massaging platform that is painted with a coating of lacquer.
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sideRoll
Coal supportUse a to gently roll the leaves.(I.e. Increase the force as you go, and for the last 20 minutesfullWe will focus on this.
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ballWhen
This is the process of reducing the clumps of leaves that form when rolling horizontally.
After the final sideways roll, gradually reduce pressure and rotate quickly to loosen the clumps.
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Upper middleBeard
After crushing the balls, the tea leaves areCoal supportRemove from the oven and drain.Uniform This will reduce the water content of the tea leaves to about half of its original amount.
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teaAlignment(中Massage Massagecutthe law of nature)
Alternate between rolling with one hand and kneading. When rolling with one hand, apply sufficient force and repeat the process seven or more times.
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Thrust(Aisei)
This is a process to improve the flavor of the tea. The leaves are shaped while being careful not to dry out or get soggy.Alternate left and rightTry moving it gently at first.(I.e. As you do this, apply more pressure and try to give the tea leaves a rounded shape.
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boardShear(Kamachi,FinishGemomi)
This is the final step to make the tea leaves round and improve their color and aroma. The tea leaves are placed on a board and rotated up and down while being aligned with both hands. At first, the leaves are turned over as if to make them round. Do not release the pressure of your hands until the end.Handshake Be careful not to let the tea leaves spill from your hands.
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Coal supportSprinkle the tea leaves thinly on the tray and turn them occasionally to dry.
Finished product: approx. 600g (fresh leaves）
Acitivity Time: About 4 hours (excluding drying time)
I was surprised to see the shape of the leaves change rapidly, and the 3kg of fresh leaves became just 600g of tea leaves.
People in the past took so much time to make delicious tea.
Until tea is made
We now know that the way the tea leaves are grown and picked is important to making delicious tea.
Next, let's take a look at how tea leaves are processed.
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Ohishitaenwith accommodation.収穫
Every year, from mid-April to May, the tea fields are covered.
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Aromatic tea production(Tea making ）Process
This is tea that has been first processed at the factory and is just before finishing processing. Tea that has been roughly dried at the tea farm is called rough tea, and it may be sold as it is.
The collected tea leaves are automaticallySteamerSend it to steam.
The steamed tea leaves are spread evenly over the surface and then heated with hot air.乾This teaTenchaThis is called crude tea.
In Uji tea producing areas, farmers carry out all of these steps.
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Finished tea manufacturing process
ArachaAfter the manufacturing process is complete, the tea that has its flavor and aroma adjusted is called finished tea.
Chop the dried tea leaves into small pieces.
Due to wind force,CuttingWas doneArachaSeparate it from the stem.
The leaves are mixed together in all shapes and sizes, making it beautiful.wholeYes.
The tea leaves are then further separated and the stems and old leaves are removed.
More tea乾AnduniqueThis creates the aroma of tea.
millstoneOverMatchaYou are welcome.
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Complete
MatchaIs completed.
Making tea is hard work!
Thanks to this careful preparation, we can enjoy delicious tea at home.
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Gyokuroen,Sencha GardenHarvested at
The tea leaves are picked by hand or with a tea picking machine.
It is transported to the crude tea factory.
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Aromatic tea production(Tea making）Process
This is tea that has been first processed at the factory and is just before finishing processing. Tea that has been roughly dried at the tea farm is called rough tea, and it may be sold as it is.
The collected tea leaves are automatically
SteamerSend tosteam international success.
steamCool the tea leaves.
Massage with hot air乾I'll do it.
By kneading the tea leaves with force,
MoistureUniformI will continue.
While kneading the tea leaves once more,
With hot air乾I'll do it.
By applying heat and pressure to the tea leaves, they are shaped like needles.乾I'll do it.
TeafullTo乾This is it.ArachaThis is the process of making tea, and the resulting product is called crude tea.
In Uji tea producing areas, farmers carry out all of these steps.
There are many different types of tea-making machines.
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Finished tea manufacturing process
After the manufacturing process of crude tea is completed, the tea that is ready for sale after its appearance and aroma have been adjusted is called finished tea.
Aracha tea is made up of leaves of various sizes and shapes mixed together,
The big onesCuttingThen,powdered teaRemove it and neatly shape it.
Remove the stems and old leaves to make it look even prettier.
More tea leaves乾AnduniqueThis creates the aroma of tea.
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Complete
Gyokuro・SenchaIs completed.
Making tea is hard work!
Thanks to this careful preparation, we can enjoy delicious tea at home.
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