| Type | What the maker does | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Green | Heats the leaf early to stop the enzymes | Green leaf, fresh cup |
| White | Withers and dries with minimal handling | Pale, soft, sweet cup |
| Oolong | Bruises, oxidises part-way, then heats | Wide range of styles |
| Black | Rolls and lets oxidation run on | Dark leaf, malty cup |