TEA MANUFACTURE

摘要

A method for manufacturing a black leaf tea that ressembles orthodox processed black tea but infuses like CTC processed black tea. The method involves subjecting whole tea leaves to a heat shock at a temperature and for a duration that is sufficient to initiate fermentation, and enabling the tea to ferment for a time and at a temperature that is sufficient to achieve desired liquor properties. An apparatus for manufacturing such a leaf tea is also described.