Morning mist drifts across the hills, and dew rests on the edges of new leaves. As spring temperatures rise, fresh shades of green spread through Guizhou’s tea gardens. Among rows that follow the contours of the land, tea pickers begin their day, gently gathering leaves into their baskets.
Harvesting calls for both timing and judgement. The condition of the plants, the weather and the intended processing method all shape when and how leaves are picked. Different types of tea require different raw materials, and the right leaves must be paired with suitable processing to develop their desired character.
For matcha, the spring tea garden is only the beginning. Matcha is more than ordinary tea ground into powder. Pre-harvest shading, suitable leaf selection, steaming, drying and milling all contribute to its colour, aroma and taste. Understanding these stages also helps buyers select matcha for traditional preparation, lattes or baking.
At TEVALO, we care about the ingredients and processes behind each cup, as well as how the finished product will be used. Combining Guizhou’s matcha supply chain with our own ceramic factory in Dehua, we bring matcha and teaware together, supporting product selection and customisation for brands, cafés and wholesalers.
From a fresh spring leaf to the green in your bowl, every stage deserves care.
