| Process name | Items considered for each process |
|---|---|
| 1.Acceptance process | Considers acceptable packing style, acceptable volume, storage method, method to send to next process, etc. |
| 2.Cutting process | Considers cutting method, cutter type, relationship with other processes (size and shape), processing volume, automation, etc. |
| 3.Cleaning process | Considers cleaning conditions, cleaning method, automation, dehydration needs, processing volume, etc. |
| 4.Heating process | Considers heat processing needs such as for steaming and blanching. |
| 5.Drying process | Considers material property, processing volume, size, required quality, pre- and post-process, finish product, installation conditions and heat source, and select a tea dryer. [Net belt tea dryer, band type tea dryer, stirring type tea dryer (hot air generator)] |
| 6.Moisture measurement | Inspect moisture content and measure it if the measured value is close to the target value before finishing products. [Microwave transmission type moisture meter (line type, portable type, sampling type)] |
| 7.Sterilization process | Determines material bacteria count, types, property, characteristics, processing volume, etc., and consider sterilization conditions, product bacteria count, pre- and post-equipment, target quality, etc. ［HTST-A600．HTST-S600、HTST-B60］ |
| 8.Pulverizing process | Considers pulverizing purpose, required particle size, processing volume, automation and products, and determine a proper pulverizing method and pulverizer. |
