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Description of the specific process of tea picking

Tea picking refers to the process of picking tea leaves, and the specific process is as follows:

First, observe the growth state of tea. Before picking tea, go to the tea garden to observe the growth of tea. Generally speaking, tea picking should be carried out on sunny days or fine mornings.

Second, the art of holding tea. Tea holding techniques include pinching, picking, pulling and cutting. Different varieties of tea are served in different ways. General household tea is made by pinching method, while professional tea is made by picking method.

Third, pick ripe tea leaves. Picking mature tea is the key to ensure the quality of tea. Choose tea leaves with complete, soft and plump leaves for picking.

Fourth, different tea-picking methods are different. When picking green tea, the principle of "two leaves with one heart" or "one leaf with one heart" is generally adopted; When picking black tea, pick "one bud and two leaves" tea buds; When picking oolong tea, pick mixed tea buds and tender leaves.

5. Post-picking treatment. The picked tea leaves are stored in baskets, dried, immobilized and twisted.

6. The treated tea leaves need to be dried. Put the tea leaves in a proper place to dry. The drying time varies with the local climate.