Green tea is defined not by what is added to it, but by what is prevented from happening. Unlike black or oolong tea, green tea is made by stopping oxidation almost immediately after harvest, preserving the leaf’s natural freshness, color, aroma, and chemical structure. Through precise techniques such as steaming and pan-firing, tea makers across Asia halt enzymatic change at...

Matcha tea is produced through a precise process involving shade-growing, careful leaf selection, stem removal, and slow stone grinding. This article explains how matcha is made and why traditional production methods are essential to quality.