Preparation process of tea extract

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2004-09-10

2009-06-09

Weier, Anthony (Department: 1794)

Food or edible material: processes, compositions, and products

Processes

Extraction utilizing liquid as extracting medium

C426S597000

Reexamination Certificate

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07544378

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a preparation process of a tea extract containing non-polymer catechins extracted from tea leaves at a high extraction percentage, having a caffeine
on-polymer catechins ratio almost equal to the natural composition of the tea leaves and having good flavor and taste with less coarse taste, which includes charging the tea leaves in a column type extractor and continuously feeding the extractor with cold or hot water. The invention also relates to a packaged tea beverage containing the tea extract.

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