The diagram illustrates the process of producing matcha powder from tea plants cultivated in shaded fields.
Overall, there are six main stages, beginning with the growth and harvesting of tea leaves and ending with the packaging and distribution of the finished product.
First, tea plants are grown in shaded areas to enhance the flavor of the leaves. The youngest leaves are then hand-picked carefully. Following this, the leaves are steamed to maintain their color and nutritional content.
After steaming, the leaves are dried and the stems and veins are removed to produce pure leaf material. The dried leaves are then ground with granite mills until they become a fine powder known as matcha. In the final stage, the matcha powder is packaged and distributed to the market.
