Aracha facts for kids
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| Type: | Green |
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| Other names: | Crude Tea or Unrefined |
| Origin: | Japan |
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| Quick description: | Deep Green in colour with a bold taste |
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Aracha (which means 荒茶 in Japanese) is a special kind of green tea. People also call it unrefined or crude tea. It comes from Japan, a country famous for its delicious teas.
What makes Aracha different from other teas? It's made using the whole tea leaf. This includes the main part of the leaf, the stem, tiny broken pieces, and even the fine hairs on the leaf. Because of this, Aracha often has a deep green color. It also has a strong, bold taste. But remember, the exact taste and color can change. This depends on how the tea plants are grown and how the tea is made.
What is Aracha Tea?
Aracha is a unique type of green tea from Japan. Most teas are carefully sorted and cleaned. But Aracha keeps all parts of the tea leaf. This means it has a very natural and full flavor. It's like getting the tea straight from the farm!
How Aracha is Made
After tea leaves are picked, they go through a special process. This usually happens at a tea factory. First, the leaves are steamed. This stops them from changing color and keeps them green. Next, they are rolled. This helps to break down the leaf cells. It also shapes the tea. Finally, the leaves are dried. At this point, the tea is called Aracha. It's now ready to be sold.
From Farm to Market
Once Aracha is made, it goes into the tea market. Big tea companies or special brokers buy it. They then "finish" the tea. This means they sort the leaves by size and quality. They also blend different batches together. This helps them create popular teas like sencha. These finished teas have a specific taste that people love. So, Aracha is an important first step in making many Japanese green teas.
See also
In Spanish: Aracha para niños
