As you may have read in our recent post about how to grow tea, we've been nurturing a much cherished tea plant for the past few years and this spring marks the 1st season we've been able to harvest leaves for processing into dried tea leaves.
For top quality tea, you have to pluck the new spring growth which offers the juiciest, most succulent leaves on the plant — generally you pick the new leaf bud and 1 or 2 of the closest leaves — here we have 1 bud and 1 leaf.
From our 1 tea bush, we managed to harvest around 4 or 5 handfuls of fresh tea leaves.
For this batch we are making green tea. So from here we put the leaves in a 2 tier bamboo steamer for a couple of minutes until the leaves had wilted
When the leaves have wilted, the tea master rolls and shapes the leaves, but we don't have a tea master on hand here in New Zealand, so the leaves were pretty much left el natural.
After shaping, the leaves are then dried either fried on a hot pan or roasted in an oven. We chucked ours in the oven at 220 degrees Celsius for about 20 mins, turning the leaves every now and then to achieve an even dryness throughout the batch of leaves
Below is the final result — the very first batch of Informal Tea's super duper micro produced New Zealand grown & produced artisanal tea.
The whole process took about an hour, and we produced about 4 or 5 grams of dried tea from the 1 tea bush we have.
Working through the process of making tea really makes you appreciate how much work and efficiency much go into producing quality and tea. The tireless craft and the years of wisdom, knowledge and tradition passed down through generations is what makes tea so unique and special!
No we just have to find the right time to sample this teeny, tiny batch of tea!
What do you think?
406 comments
Need high profile call girls in Faridabad? Our Faridabad escorts are available for both incall and outcall bookings. Book now and get the best service at your home or hotel.
http://zip-launchpad.mn.co/posts/44862361
http://coco-quinn.mn.co/posts/44862387
http://playhq.mn.co/posts/44862370
http://linkasia.mn.co/posts/44862400
http://together.mn.co/posts/44862403
http://modelacademy.mn.co/posts/44862439
http://stayuplate.mn.co/posts/44862444
http://freeline.mn.co/posts/44862450
http://clinalleve.mn.co/posts/44862453
http://expressyourcurve.mn.co/posts/44862459
http://network-4727457.mn.co/posts/44862491
http://dj-club-sf.mn.co/posts/44862498
http://logcworld.mn.co/posts/44862505
http://intuitive-schooling.mn.co/posts/44862520
http://vexagon.mn.co/posts/44862529
http://ultraplus.mn.co/posts/44862563
http://oklahoma-biker-magazine.mn.co/posts/44862595
http://mccoterie.mn.co/posts/44862587
http://the-instagram-iceberg.mn.co/posts/44862604
http://ownarmy.mn.co/posts/44862632
http://quantum-buoyancy.mn.co/posts/44865628
http://marketingops.mn.co/posts/44865579
http://thinktrain.mn.co/posts/44865580
http://beranda.mn.co/posts/44865582
http://nc-cricket.mn.co/posts/44865587
http://phat4life.mn.co/posts/44865588
http://network-339477.mn.co/posts/44865647
http://bloby.mn.co/posts/44865651
http://sarabestexchange73158582.mn.co/posts/44865690
http://stridelive.mn.co/posts/44865692
http://network-5564299.mn.co/posts/44865710
http://quantum-buoyancy.mn.co/posts/44865720
http://thinkinvestments.mn.co/posts/44865778
http://go02100.mn.co/posts/44865788
http://healing-communities-njde.mn.co/posts/44865793
http://freesaloneducation.mn.co/posts/44865801
http://jasa-seo.mn.co/posts/44865823
http://lennor.mn.co/posts/44865847
http://healing-communities-njde.mn.co/posts/44865834
http://freesaloneducation.mn.co/posts/44865863
http://jasa-seo.mn.co/posts/44865867
http://lennor.mn.co/posts/44865873
http://network-1062788.mn.co/posts/44868029
http://natural-living-essential-oils-and-diys.mn.co/posts/44868032
http://spy-co.mn.co/posts/44868034
http://synkretic.mn.co/posts/44868045
http://lean-in-bay-area.mn.co/posts/44868041
http://lean-in-bay-area.mn.co/posts/44868056
http://spider-web.mn.co/posts/44868062
http://network-4299.mn.co/posts/44868071
http://thecleverbeaver.mn.co/posts/44868074
http://productinn.mn.co/posts/44868080
http://aliens.mn.co/posts/44868083
http://cosmic-coalition-for-modern-evolution.mn.co/posts/44868085
http://fab-directory.com/listings12583925/top-faridabad-call-girls-call-girls-in-faridabad-escorts-in-faridabad
http://iodirectory.com/listings12583570/classy-faridabad-escorts-service-escorts-service-in-faridabad
http://phrasedirectory.com/listings12583539/high-profile-call-girls-in-faridabad-faridabad-call-girls
http://directory-url.com/listings12583591/high-class-call-girls-services-in-faridabad-faridabad-call-girls
http://directoryserp.com/listings12583737/full-enjoyment-faridabad-call-girls-call-girls-in-faridabad-faridabad-escorts
http://directorypixels.com/listings12583591/best-call-girls-services-in-faridabad-faridabad-call-girls-call-girls-in-faridabad
http://famous-directory.com/listings12582692/top-faridabad-call-girls-call-girls-in-faridabad-escorts-in-faridabad
http://az-directory.com/listings12584308/classy-faridabad-escorts-service-escorts-service-in-faridabad
http://begindirectory.com/listings12583438/high-profile-call-girls-in-faridabad-faridabad-call-girls-escorts-in-faridabad
http://directoryrecap.com/listings12583645/hire-call-girls-in-faridabad-escorts-in-faridabad-faridabad-call-girls
http://cypriotdirectory.com/listings12583747/full-enjoyment-faridabad-call-girls-call-girls-in-faridabad-faridabad-escorts
http://cool-directory.com/listings89710/best-call-girls-services-in-faridabad-faridabad-call-girls-call-girls-in-faridabad
http://oxodirectory.com/listings12581565/call-girls-in-faridabad-high-profile-escorts-at-your-fingertips
http://cbpsdirectory.com/listings89899/top-faridabad-call-girls-call-girls-in-faridabad-escorts-in-faridabad
http://isitedirectory.com/listings12583371/best-call-girls-services-in-faridabad-faridabad-call-girls-call-girls-in-faridabad
http://directoryorg.com/listings12582018/classy-faridabad-escorts-service-escorts-service-in-faridabad
http://directoryprice.com/listings88874/high-profile-call-girls-in-faridabad-faridabad-call-girls-escorts-in-faridabad
http://bizdirectoryinfo.com/listings12583557/hire-call-girls-in-faridabad-escorts-in-faridabad-faridabad-call-girls
http://getmedirectory.com/listings12583349/high-class-call-girls-services-in-faridabad-faridabad-call-girls-call-girls-in-faridabad
https://info.undp.org/docs/dao/UNSP2015/Lists/PostSurvey/Item/displayifs.aspx?ID=42514
https://www.bandlab.com/socialfanesshop
https://findaspring.org/members/socialfanesshop/
https://camp-fire.jp/profile/Socialfanesshop
https://worldcosplay.net/member/1567281
https://log.concept2.com/profile/2148678
https://www.freecodecamp.org/Majorplayground
https://profil.moviezone.cz/Majorplay
https://geotimes.id/author/Majorplayground/
https://www.verkami.com/users/1110505
https://www.nexusmods.com/users/193085531
https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/majorplayground?sub_action=shop
https://www.dermandar.com/user/rplayground/
Need high profile call girls in Faridabad? Our Faridabad escorts are available for both incall and outcall bookings. Book now and get the best service at your home or hotel.
http://bizinhome.mn.co/posts/44800605
http://network-4727457.mn.co/posts/44800612
http://fcmcommunity.mn.co/posts/44800613
http://good-stewards.mn.co/posts/44800616
http://bloby.mn.co/posts/44800630
http://illusion.mn.co/posts/44800625
http://network-66425.mn.co/posts/44800632
http://bpa-mastery.mn.co/posts/44800689
http://talenthopper.mn.co/posts/44800678
http://tech-start.mn.co/posts/44800699
http://q-thenetwork.mn.co/posts/44800723
http://own-business-that-work.mn.co/posts/44800740
http://new-business-for-business.mn.co/posts/44800750
http://israelafrica.mn.co/posts/44800782
http://janjaonline.mn.co/posts/44800823
http://codeconnect.mn.co/posts/44800836
http://tawasol1.mn.co/posts/44800833
http://cigarbook.mn.co/posts/44800856
http://printable-calendar.mn.co/posts/44800860
http://acatpg.mn.co/posts/44800862
http://digitaldrip.mn.co/posts/44803284
http://lgbtgia-chat.mn.co/posts/44803285
http://acertdglobalplatform.mn.co/posts/44803286
http://justchatting.mn.co/posts/44803288
http://yizhanverse.mn.co/posts/44803291
http://bipolarjungle.mn.co/posts/44803319
http://ledpanellights.mn.co/posts/44803317
http://global-non-profit-network.mn.co/posts/44803326
http://insurtechasia.mn.co/posts/44803400
http://pimpmyairgun.mn.co/posts/44803408
http://ajodance.mn.co/posts/44803489
http://rdd-rapter-gameing.mn.co/posts/44803537
http://inc-research.mn.co/posts/44803509
http://network-1004011.mn.co/posts/44803621
http://beyondher.mn.co/posts/44803627
http://wellbeingmatters.mn.co/posts/44803660
http://scratchgram-2nd-instagram2.mn.co/posts/44803682
http://gamerplayz2k.mn.co/posts/44803696
http://godsoftheuniverse.mn.co/posts/44803697
http://mydreamangels.mn.co/posts/44804973
http://artisthub.mn.co/posts/44804976
http://jointsnmotion-hub.mn.co/posts/44805029
http://network-2295034.mn.co/posts/44806534
http://mtekcorp.mn.co/posts/44805031
http://franko-trading-enterprise.mn.co/posts/44805037
http://network-6247558.mn.co/posts/44805100
http://nishweb-members.mn.co/posts/44805092
http://network-759413.mn.co/posts/44805088
http://casper-co-coaching-and-consulting.mn.co/posts/44805157
http://morning-with-members.mn.co/posts/44806503
http://bitcoinov.mn.co/posts/44806570
http://indicate.mn.co/posts/44806556
http://network-6598483.mn.co/posts/44806561
Need high profile call girls in Faridabad? Our Faridabad escorts are available for both incall and outcall bookings. Book now and get the best service at your home or hotel.
http://smashscore.mn.co/posts/44674912
http://shaunbook.mn.co/posts/44674943
http://monewment.mn.co/posts/44674919
http://flexi-vegan.mn.co/posts/44674946
http://council-of-light.mn.co/posts/44674967
http://network-4526.mn.co/posts/44674995
http://redline-rp.mn.co/posts/44675003
http://photography-by-michael-alan.mn.co/posts/44675009
http://kyteapp.mn.co/posts/44675029
http://live-for-less.mn.co/posts/44675082
http://sparklabsglobal.mn.co/posts/44675050
http://ajodance.mn.co/posts/44675103
http://ylimun.mn.co/posts/44675139
http://insurtechasia.mn.co/posts/44675145
http://local-urban-eats.mn.co/posts/44675331
http://datingwithprettygirls.mn.co/posts/44675361
http://pimpmyairgun.mn.co/posts/44675377
http://pvd-psycho.mn.co/posts/44675411
http://kidzbookzonego.mn.co/posts/44679013
http://wwwpreparatorianis.mn.co/posts/44679026
http://constantlycheeky.mn.co/posts/44679032
http://goodnow.mn.co/posts/44679046
http://dazed.mn.co/posts/44679048
http://israelafrica.mn.co/posts/44679052
http://naijases.mn.co/posts/44679076
http://churecipe.mn.co/posts/44679086
http://www-network-aus-au.mn.co/posts/44679103
http://pansocialnetwork.mn.co/posts/44679124
http://moons.mn.co/posts/44679106
http://education.mn.co/posts/44679143
http://network-339477.mn.co/posts/44679146
http://match-ideas.mn.co/posts/44679149
http://network-21257.mn.co/posts/44681648
http://own-business-that-work.mn.co/posts/44681654
http://doing-business-business.mn.co/posts/44681658
http://new-business-for-business.mn.co/posts/44681664
http://work-progress-in-business-thinking.mn.co/posts/44681673
http://janjaonline.mn.co/posts/44681684
http://network-89730.mn.co/posts/44681687
http://digitaltransformation.mn.co/posts/44681699
http://primal-dread.mn.co/posts/44681696
http://chanspirations.mn.co/posts/44681710
http://services-4-you.mn.co/posts/44681704
http://unplugfromthematrix.mn.co/posts/44681727
http://network-850449.mn.co/posts/44681729
http://mjengomagazine.mn.co/posts/44681737
http://stridelive.mn.co/posts/44681731
http://metabolic-hackers.mn.co/posts/44681741