Turning fresh leaves from a tea tree into a drinkable pu-erh cake involves many labour-intensive steps that need to be executed skilfully and under...

Turning fresh leaves from a tea tree into a drinkable pu-erh cake involves many labour-intensive processing steps that need to be executed skilfully and under time pressure. This article outlines the steps involved in 'rough processing'—turning the tea into maocha.

A step-by-step guide on brewing tea gongfu style, for maximum enjoyment.