Roasted Green Tea (Hojicha) Manufacturer
ほうじちゃせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that heats tea leaves to produce hojicha, performing quality control, equipment operation, and hygiene management.
Description
Roasted green tea manufacturers select and pre-process raw tea leaves, operate roasters to produce hojicha at appropriate temperatures and times. They fine-tune roasting conditions to optimize aroma, color, and flavor, and also conduct quality inspections and packaging for each product. Important tasks include process management based on production plans, hygiene management, and machine inspections and maintenance.
Future Outlook
With the diversification of tea demand domestically and internationally and the rise in health consciousness, the need for specialized tea manufacturing technicians such as hojicha is expected to remain stable. On the other hand, advances in automation and labor reduction will increase the demand for expertise in equipment management and quality assurance.
Personality Traits
Able to pay attention to details / Interested in tea / Patient / Physically strong / Sharp sense of smell
Work Style
Early Morning Shifts / Factory Work / Part-time / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Tea Processor → Roasting Staff → Chief Roaster → Quality Control Staff → Production Management → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Hygiene Management / Quality Inspection (Sensory Evaluation) / Roaster Operation / Tea Leaf Selection / Temperature and Time Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Machine Maintenance / Food Safety Management (HACCP, etc.) / Production Process Management / Tea Component Chemistry
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To maintain quality through fine adjustments to roasting conditions. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to work in high-temperature environments and frequent continuous operations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced numerical analysis is minimal, relying mainly on visual estimation and rules of thumb. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Hojicha Worker
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