Scientists from Tata Consultancy Services Research and Innovation, Mumbai, conducted a study titled “Towards Precision Withering in Tea Factories with Non-invasive Leaf Moisture Estimation.” They utilized spectral data from a sample of leaves to estimate withering levels based on inherent moisture levels.
The study was conducted at Koliabar tea estate in Assam.
What is Withering?
Tea factories have long grappled with the age-old challenge of perfecting the art of withering—a pivotal process determining tea quality.
Withering, the initial step in manufacturing black tea, is crucial for producing high-quality black tea. It begins with spreading freshly harvested tea leaves in a proper withering system to lose moisture before processing.
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