Why do we roll tea leaves?
In short, it’s to make the moisture content uniform throughout the leaves. Rolling also helps shape them nicely.
Since tea leaves are natural, each one varies in size and thickness. By rolling them, we unify their size and moisture level, which allows us to maintain consistent quality.
Through this process, the moisture level—which starts at around 13% when rolling begins—is reduced down to 5%.
In short, it’s to make the moisture content uniform throughout the leaves. Rolling also helps shape them nicely.
Since tea leaves are natural, each one varies in size and thickness. By rolling them, we unify their size and moisture level, which allows us to maintain consistent quality.
Through this process, the moisture level—which starts at around 13% when rolling begins—is reduced down to 5%.