Science of tea technology [Paperback] [Jan 01, 2013] Sud, R.K. / Ahuja, P.S. / Gulati, Arvind / Singh, R.D. / Boruah, R.C. and Scientific Publisher - Softcover

R.K. / Ahuja Sud

Softcover

ISBN 10: 938610265X ISBN 13: 9789386102652

Synopsis

Tea is a popular non-alcoholic beverage that maintains exclusivity as well as mass appeal for respite and relaxation. Tea is fast gaining importance for its health benefits as a nutraceutical. In addition to its global end-use, tea plantations as a whole are undergoing a transition towards mechanization, and agro-technolotgies for farm mechanization have been rationalized. With the advent of biotechnological approaches, management of genetic resources and plant improvement are evolving, both for improving productivity and quality under normal and stress environments. Tea manufacture is also undergoing process of transformation due to the advent of new machines with precise and controlled steps of manufacture. Pre-withering machine is a disruptive concept in tea processing and is highlighted in this book. Various diversified health care products e.g. theaflavins, polyphenols, theanines decaffeinated tea etc. are getting place in the market. Fast teas viz., Ready-to-Drink teas, tea conce

Edition details

• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 938610265X
• ISBN 13: 9789386102652
• Binding: Paperback