Tea Dryers

Drying is the final, highly critical step in tea production. It involves using steam to generate hot air that dehydrates the leaves, reducing their moisture content to about 3%. This precise drying stops any further enzymatic reactions and increases the shelf life of the tea.

However, plants frequently face challenges such as radiator coil failures and fluctuations in hot air temperatures, which result in under or over-drying of the leaves. Because of conventional steam control methods and condensate accumulation, dryers are typically operated at less than 70% of their design capacity, leading to lower productivity, harsh-tasting tea, and high energy consumption