Tea Plucking

Tea plucking is the process of harvesting fresh tea leaves from tea plants, typically by hand. Skilled pickers select the tender young leaves and sometimes the leaf bud, which are ideal for producing high-quality tea. The plucking process involves carefully snipping the leaves with scissors or by hand to ensure only the desired parts are collected, minimizing damage to the plant. This careful selection influences the flavor and quality of the tea. Plucking is usually done seasonally and can be labor-intensive, requiring experience to choose the best leaves for different types of tea.