T/CTMA 067-2023 Tongbao Black Tea
T/CTMA 067-2023
Basic Information
Scope
Scope: This document specifies the terms and definitions of Tongbai black tea, product grades and physical standard samples, quality requirements, inspection methods, inspection rules, marking, labeling, packaging, transportation, storage, and shelf life. This document applies to Tongbai black tea produced within the administrative area of Tongbai County. Main technical contents: 3. Terms and definitions Tongbai black tea is a strip-shaped black tea made from fresh tea leaves in Tongbai County, processed through specific techniques such as withering, rolling, fermentation, and drying, and featuring specific quality characteristics. 4. Product grades and physical standard samples Product grades are divided into the following categories based on sensory quality: Extra Grade, Grade I, Grade II, and Grade III. There is one physical standard sample for each grade, which is replaced every three years. The preparation of physical standard samples shall comply with the provisions of GB/T 18795. 5. Quality requirements 6. Inspection methods 7. Inspection rules 8. Marking, labeling, and packaging 9. Transportation and storage