Tea leaves

CPC v2.1 Code: 01620

About tea leaves

cpc code 01620 covers the production and harvesting of tea leaves, a globally significant agricultural commodity. Tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, with a long history of cultivation and trade. The tea industry plays a crucial role in the economies of major tea-producing countries, providing employment and income to millions of people involved in its cultivation, processing, and distribution.

Production process

The production of tea leaves involves a series of carefully orchestrated steps. After the tea bushes are planted, they are meticulously pruned and maintained to ensure optimal leaf growth. The leaves are typically hand-picked, often by skilled workers, to ensure the selection of the most tender and flavorful leaves. The harvested leaves are then processed through a series of steps, including withering, rolling, oxidation, and drying, to bring out the unique aroma and taste characteristics of the tea.

Production inputs

The tea industry requires several key inputs for its production. Foremost are the tea bushes, which are typically grown in specific climates and soil conditions. Other essential inputs include labor for harvesting and processing, machinery for processing the leaves, and energy sources for drying and packaging. Additionally, the industry relies on a robust transportation and logistics network to deliver the tea leaves to domestic and international markets.

Production outputs

The primary output of the tea industry is, of course, tea leaves. These leaves are then further processed and packaged for sale to consumers, both domestically and internationally. The tea leaves produced under cpc code 01620 may be consumed directly as a beverage or used as an input for other industries, such as 10821 Tea processing or 46310 Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco.

Family tree for tea leaves

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