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Tea with heart

Updated: 2014-02-28 08:24
By Fan Zhen (China Daily)
Tea with heart

Step 5. Firing: The final step in the production process is to "fire" or heat the leaves quickly to dry them to below 3% moisture content and stop the oxidation process. A good, even drying with very low residual moisture also ensures the tea will keep well. [Photo provided to China Daily]

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