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- “It is a cultivation method to block the light and grow tea for a certain period of time during the growth of buds. Shade will delay the hardening of tea leaf and intensify the green color; decrease the contents of catechin and increase the contents of amino acid and theanine; and produce luxurious fresh tea leaves of Yeoncha(碾茶) or Okrok(玉露). It is similar to subcutaneous culture or mulch culture”
- The shade culture gives a direct nutrition to the compositions of green tea harvested for each period. As a result, compared to the general cultivation method, it creates an effect to make good savory taste and water color. Also, through Tencha (てん茶) process and latest crushing process, the products of Danongwon Co., Ltd has kept more refreshing taste and scent of green tea.
| Period | Polyphenol | Caffeine | Amino Acid | Vitamin C | Crude Fiber | Chlorophyll | Pollen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Flush | 10.71% | 2.2% | 3.2% | 454mg | 7.7% | 357mg | 5% |
| Second Flush | 11.76% | 2.03% | 2.4% | 380mg | 8.9% | 303mg | 5.8% |
| Third Flush | 12.73% | 1.81% | 2.1% | 405mg | 10% | 330mg | 4.8% |
| Fourth Flush | 12.4% | 1.79% | 1.8% | 320mg | 10.4% | 340mg | 4.5% |
Prepared on the basis of the data for composition by each raw material of the same tea source in 2012.
