During my time in Lishan, I was able to witness firsthand the delicate process of tea production. The people involved were kind and included me in their workflows to show and teach me what they do. I had the opportunity to pick leaves with the pickers, using their finger knives, and participate in the withering, panning, rolling, and drying processes. Rolling was my favorite part; I find it impressive to see how tea goes from being a strand to a perfectly formed ball. During my days on the plantations, I also received training in recognizing and analyzing the processes and resulting tea leaves from José and Iris, who guided me every step of the way. It was a valuable experience that helped me gain a deep understanding of how tea leaves work, from the plant to the cup.