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Oxidation in tea is a reaction of enzymes in the tea leaves with oxygen. Earlier it was also called [[fermentation]] but this term is incorrect because the fermentation process involves microorganisms. In production of [[Pu-erh|pu-erh]] tea is fermentation used to make the tea ripe.
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The oxidation is an important part in the production of tea. For [[green tea]], the oxidation must be stopped immediately while [[black tea]] is oxidized to nearly 100%. [[Oolong]] however, has an average degree of oxidation of 10-80%.
       
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