Gyokuro tea processing factory in Japan has a data visualization version of the factory and the operators get real time information of what’s happening with each batch.

Here’s what happens with tea processing:

• Weight input
• Steam to deactivate the enzymes
• Hot air rolling to reduce moisture w
• Hot pain rolling to bring out the flavors
• Hot air rolling to reduce moisture (again)
• Shaping the leaves for consistency
• Sorter to remove clumps
• Packing

All throughout machines suck out low grade dust that gets used in green tea teabags.