The diagram illustrates the process of producing matcha powder from tea plants. Overall, it is clear that the process consists of several stages, beginning with growing tea plants and ending with packaging and distribution of the final product.
At the first stage, tea plants are grown in shaded fields to improve their flavor and nutrient content. When the leaves are mature enough, only the youngest ones are hand-picked carefully. After that, the leaves are steamed in order to prevent oxidation and preserve their bright green color.
Next, the steamed leaves are dried and all stems and veins are removed, leaving only the pure leaf material. In the following step, the dried leaves are ground into a fine powder using traditional granite mills. This process results in matcha powder. Finally, the finished powder is packaged and distributed to various markets for sale.
Overall, the production of matcha involves a combination of traditional and careful manual techniques to ensure high quality and freshness of the final tea product.