Drying and gas or vapor contact with solids – Process – With nondrying treating of material
Patent
1995-06-07
1997-01-14
Look, Edward K.
Drying and gas or vapor contact with solids
Process
With nondrying treating of material
34471, 34475, A23F 316
Patent
active
055927521
ABSTRACT:
A process for producing a flavor-rich tea from tea leaves is disclosed. It comprises the steps of: (a) plucking the tea leaves; (b) withering the tea leaves; (c) rolling the tea leaves; and (d) drying the tea leaves in a drying apparatus in a circulating air at a drying temperature in the range of from about 30.degree. C. to less than about 80.degree. C. while maintaining a relative humidity of the circulating air in the range about 1% to 30%, the drying apparatus comprising a dehumidifying device for dehumidifying air, a temperature-moisture controlling device, and a drying room. The tea made from this process is capable of being subsequently stored at room temperature and substantially retains flavor-producing volatile constituents. Optionally, the tea leaves after step (d) can be baked for a short time to produce a roasted flavor.
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Fang Liang-Jyi
Fu Ya-ming
Hwong Chen-Une
Perng Jyi-Ching
Industrial Technology Research Institute
Lee Michael S.
Liauh W. Wayne
Look Edward K.
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