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CTC

Crushing, tearing, curling

When the processing method CTC is employed (in use for approximately 30 years), the leaves are torn into very small parts by excercising pressure (usually with the use of metal disks). By employing this shortened production process, which emphasises an equal leaf size as well as an infusion which is heavy and quickly darkens, the production costs can be reduced significantly. This tea is especially suitable for English, Russian or Frisian blends. This type of tea is mainly used in tea bags.