In this YouTube video, we explore the processing techniques of the six major types of camellia sinensis tea: green tea, black tea, oolong tea, yellow tea, dark tea, and white tea. We provide a brief overview of the key steps involved in the production of each type of tea, and discuss the factors that affect the flavor and quality of the tea.

Tea, which is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, is a popular beverage that is enjoyed around the world. There are many different types of tea, each with its own unique flavor and health benefits, and the processing techniques used to manufacture the tea play a critical role in determining its quality and flavor.

Green tea is made from unoxidized tea leaves and is known for its fresh, vegetal flavor. The key steps involved in producing green tea include plucking the tea leaves, withering, steaming, rolling, and drying. The timing and method of each step can affect the flavor and quality of the tea.

Black tea is fully oxidized and has a rich, robust flavor. The key steps involved in producing black tea include withering, rolling, oxidation, and firing. The timing and method of each step can affect the flavor and quality of the tea.

Oolong tea is semi-oxidized and has a complex, nuanced flavor that falls between green tea and black tea. The key steps involved in producing oolong tea include withering, bruising, oxidation, and firing. The timing and method of each step can affect the flavor and quality of the tea.

Yellow tea is a rare and little-known type of tea that is made using a special production method that involves slow oxidation and careful firing. The key steps involved in producing yellow tea include withering, rolling, oxidation, and firing. The timing and method of each step can affect the flavor and quality of the tea.

Dark tea, also known as fermented tea or post-fermented tea, is made using a process of microbial fermentation that gives it a unique flavor and aroma. The key steps involved in producing dark tea include withering, rolling, microbial fermentation, and drying. The timing and method of each step can affect the flavor and quality of the tea.

White tea is made from the unopened buds and young leaves of the camellia sinensis plant, and is known for its delicate, floral flavor. The key steps involved in producing white tea include withering, rolling, and drying. The timing and method of each step can affect the flavor and quality

Chapter 3 of the Masterclass on Tea covers EVERY step of tea processing required to transform raw green tea leaves INTO one of the 6 tea types. Also, we dive deep into many of the biochemical processes that underlie the formation of taste and aroma through tea processing. Interesting key tea processing steps covered in this chapter include White Tea Withering, Oolong Tea Bruising, Black Tea Fermentation, Green Tea Fixing, Yellow Tea Yellowing, and Dark Tea Post-Fermentation. #Tea #TeaProcessing #WuMountainTea

00:00 – 1 Sentence Summery + Hype Reel
2:09 – Processed Tea is Unlike ‘Processed’ Food
3:31 – White Tea Processing
4:07 – Withering: The Key Step of White Tea Processing
5:17 – How Tea Plant Stress Response Builds Aroma
7:47 – Withering Catalyzes Flavor Formation Processes
11:03 – Tea Polyphenol (Catechin) Oxidation
13:14 – Solar Withering & Recap
15:09 – Drying
15:39 – Tea Drying Builds Flavor Through Maillard Reaction Product Formation
16:53 – Oolong Tea Processing
17:25 – Bruising: The Key Step of Oolong Tea Processing
20:02 – Oolong Tea Fixing
21:07 – Tea Rolling
22:49 – Black Tea Processing
24:04 – Fermentation: The Key Step of Black Tea Processing
26:03 – Green Tea Processing
26:33 – Fixing: The Key Step of Green Tea Processing
28:34 – Yellow Tea Processing
29:36 – Yellowing: The Key Step of Yellow Tea Processing
32:09 – Dark Tea Processing
33:02 – Post-Fermentation: The Key Step of Dark Tea Processing
34:44 – Dark Tea Aging: The Optional Last Step of Dark Tea Processing
37:01 – Chapter Recap
37:36 – Preview of Chapter 4: Formal Tea Tasting & Quality Assessment

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