*Still contains editing notes**What effect does large scale tea production have on the overall quality of tea?

Along with the environmental impact, the biggest detrimental result of large factory construction and large scale tea production is decreased quality control in production methods. 

What used to be hands-on processing in small amounts by family members who learned the art of tea making as a family tradition in their homes has become mechanized and standardized in large factories with hired labor. 

Less care and expertise results in lower quality tea.