Fresh Jukro tea leaves of 40, 60 and 90 days growth stages were semi-fermented.
VOCs were extracted by SDE and analyzed by GC/MS.
Catechins, caffeine and theanine were analyzed by HPLC.
159 VOCs were identified in the three growth stages Jukro tea leaves.
60 day leaves were the most suitable for making semi-fermented Jukro tea.