T/JSSCYXH 04-2024 Tea tree flower tea processing technical specification
T/JSSCYXH 04-2024 Tea tree flower tea processing technical specification
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Main Technical Content: 6.1 Process Flow: Flower Arrangement - Steam Fixing - Cooling - Initial Drying - Secondary Cooling - Complete Drying - Impurity Removal and Stacking. 6.2 Processing Equipment: Steam Fixing Machines, Microwave Fixing Machines, Chain Drying Machines, and Aroma Extraction Machines. 6.3 Process Requirements 6.3.1 Arrangement 6.3.1.1 Arrange flowers promptly after arrival, using bamboo trays, mats, or dedicated facilities such as arranging trays that meet food processing standards. 6.3.1.2 Process different development stages and harvest times separately. 6.3.1.3 Arrange flowers 2-3 cm thick, depending on their moisture content. Ensure flowers are fluffed and evenly distributed. 6.3.1.4 Cool for 4-6 hours, adjusting time based on environmental humidity and flower moisture content. 6.3.1.5 Achieve drying when flowers shrivel, honey aroma emerges, and moisture content drops to 65-70%. 6.3.2 Steam Fixing 6.3.2.1 Preferably use steam fixation machines or microwave fixation machines. 6.3.2.2 Place arranged flowers in a steam fixation machine at 260-280 ℃ for 60-90 seconds. Immediately follow with hot air dehydration at 180-220 ℃ for 50-60 seconds. 6.3.2.3 Evenly spread arranged flowers on a microwave fixation machine conveyor belt (2-3 cm thick) at 5-7 cm/s. Process for 90-120 seconds. 6.3.2.4 Achieve darkened flower color, softened texture, and 45-50% moisture content. 6.3.3 Cooling 6.3.3.1 Cool arranged flowers promptly using bamboo trays, mats, or dedicated cooling platforms for 40-60 minutes. 6.3.3.2 Achieve proper cooling when flowers are soft to the touch. 6.3.4 Initial Drying 6.3.4.1 Use box-type roasters or chain dryers. 6.3.4.2 Place cooled flowers evenly on a sieve tray (2-3 cm thick) at 90-100 ℃ for 40-50 minutes. 6.3.4.3 Divide chain dryer initial drying into two stages: - First stage: 120-130 ℃, 1-2 cm thick, 10-15 minutes. - Second stage: 110-110 ℃, 2-3 cm thick, 10-15 minutes. 6.3.4.4