Sub-tropics and mtns in tropics. Weekly 'flush' of 2 leaves plus a bud is harvested by hand. Picked leaves are first withered by air blown through them. Next leaves are rolled, ruptures cells. Fermentation in moist, warm habitat.
Leaves turn copper.
Hot air 'bath' stops fermentation. B. Green Tea 1. C. Oolong Tea. Short withering stage and short fermentation. British monarchs favored it.