Tea Grinding Worker
ひきちゃこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that processes tea leaves into powder form using stone mills or pulverizers to manufacture products such as matcha.
Description
Tea grinding workers are specialists who pulverize selected and dried tea leaves using traditional stone mills or modern pulverizers to produce products like matcha and powdered gyokuro. After pulverization, they sift the fine powder, inspect particle size and color tone to maintain uniform quality. Hygiene management and machine maintenance are also important tasks, and they perform work with utmost care as these affect the flavor and color of the product. While mechanization has advanced in recent years, hand-grinding techniques are still being passed down.
Future Outlook
Demand for matcha products is expanding both domestically and internationally, and high-quality powdered tea manufacturing technology will continue to be in demand. While automation equipment is being introduced, there is also a trend toward re-evaluating the value of traditional methods.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Has hygiene awareness / Patient
Work Style
Compliance with Hygiene Management / Factory Work / Shift Work / Wearing Uniform Work Clothes
Career Path
Tea Grinding Worker Apprentice → Tea Grinding Worker → Line Leader → Tea Production Process Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Hygiene Management Procedures / Pulverization and Sieving / Pulverizer Operation / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Fine Pulverization Technology / Japanese Tea Knowledge / Machine Maintenance / Tea Leaf Knowledge (Varieties and Origins)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to maintain uniform particle size of fine powder. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Japanese Tea Instructor
Aliases
- Matcha Manufacturing Worker
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