Single-pass extraction system for tea
In the production of ready-to-drink (RTD) tea, maintaining high-quality taste and consistency can be a challenge. Traditional extraction methods may not be efficient enough, leading to variability and increased processing time.
Extract quality tea efficiently
The Single-pass tea extraction system from Tetra Pak® is a semi-continuous system designed for extracting high-quality RTD tea from tea leaves. The system involves several steps including batching in tea leaves, filling the extractor with water, continuous extraction, and then recovery and discharge of spent tea leaves. The system is capable of cooling, clarifying (if required), and formulating the tea extract, followed by heat treatment and downstream packaging. This ensures the final product maintains its flavor and consistency. The method reduces processing time and minimizes variability, optimizing the production process.
Benefits
- Efficient extraction of RTD tea
- Minimizes processing time
- Ensures product consistency
- Reduces variability in product quality
- Integrates cooling and heat treatment