Science Of Tea Technology

Book Details:

• Authors: P.S. Ahuja, Arvind Gulati, R.D. Singh, R.K. Sud, R.C. Boruah

• Publisher: Scientific Publishers

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st

• Year of Publication: 2020

• ISBN: 9788172338312

• Pages: 476

• Binding: Hard Bound

• Weight: 1100 Gms

• Book Type: Reference Book

About the Book:
This comprehensive reference work explores the multifaceted world of tea—a popular, non-alcoholic beverage known for its relaxation properties and growing health benefits. As tea becomes increasingly recognized for its nutraceutical properties, this book provides an in-depth look at the latest advancements in tea husbandry, physiology, biochemistry, and manufacture.

Key Features:

• Tea Production & Mechanization:

  • The book highlights the ongoing transition to mechanization in tea plantations, with a particular focus on agrotechnologies that are rationalizing farm mechanization.

  • Biotechnological advancements in genetic resources and plant improvement for enhanced productivity and quality are discussed, especially in both normal and stress environments.

• Innovations in Tea Manufacturing:

  • Pre-withering machine technology is explored as a disruptive concept in the tea processing industry.

  • Insights are provided into the transformation of tea manufacturing, including the introduction of new machines for more precise and controlled processes.

• Health and Market Trends:

  • The growing popularity of tea for its health benefits is discussed, particularly focusing on components like theaflavins, polyphenols, and theanines.

  • Diversified healthcare products such as decaffeinated tea, Ready-to-Drink teas, tea concentrates, instant tea, tea-based juices, and tea wines are highlighted for their rising market presence.

This book serves as a one-stop exposition of the current status and future directions in Tea Technology, ideal for researchers, students, and professionals interested in the scientific, biotechnological, and market trends surrounding the tea industry.