How to harvest and prepare your own green tea at home
In short: Discover how to transform the young foliage of Camellia sinensis ‘Yabukita’ into fresh green tea. This guide demonstrates a simple method for processing tea leaves using just a microwave and a few basic tools.
The video explores the use of the ‘Yabukita’ camellia variety, a plant responsible for roughly 80 percent of Japan's green tea production. Known for its ability to thrive in cooler climates and its vigorous spring growth, this variety is ideal for home harvesting.
The process involves harvesting soft green tips after pruning the plant post-winter flowering. After microwaving the leaves for one minute, the leaves are kneaded to remove moisture and then spread on a tray to dry in a warm location for one week before being stored in airtight containers.
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