Tea (TCG)

Tea was a plant used to make a common Rokugani beverage. It was prepared by pouring hot or boiling water over cured leaves of the tea plant. Smokeless Fire, by Katrina Ostrander Tea was served in the multiple Chashitsu, tea houses, all over the Empire. Tiger Stalks His Prey, by D. G. Laderoute Blooming tea was usually made by the Shinjo, and rarely by other Rokugani. Imperial Gifts, by Robert Denton III It was the most popular drink in Rokugan. Emerald Empire: The Essential Guide to Rokugan, p. 65
== Process ==
Tea leaves were a vital crop, and they required dedicated plantations as well as a significant amount of post-harvest processing. Tea plants could continue to produce fresh leaves for generations. They were densely grown and kept cropped to roughly waist height. The tea harvest occurred on a biweekly basis throughout the growing season, requiring an ongoing effort from a large workforce. Tea must be processed near the farm, as the leaves began to degrade unless quickly treated after harvest. Emerald Empire: The Essential Guide to Rokugan, p. 111
== Known Blends ==
* Golden Needle
* Golden Pearls
* Moonlit Snow
* Pearl Dew of the Fourth Bridge
== See also ==
* Tea Ceremony Ritual
* Tea (TCG)/Meta
== External Links ==
* Esteemed Tea House (For the Empire)
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Category:Plants (TCG)