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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
Traditional Chinese technique to infuse tea leaves with smoky flavor and aroma
Origin: Chinese (Ancient China) — Fujian province
See full technique reference →The process involves heating tea leaves to 100°C-150°C to activate the Maillard reaction, enhancing flavor compounds. Smoke from burning tea leaves, wood, or plant material is used to infuse a smoky flavor and aroma.
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Primary Reaction
Maillard reaction
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