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Instant Tea – For Tea Lovers with Time Constraints

by Dr. Saziye Ilgaz (June 2024)

Instant tea is a value-added tea product produced by the extraction method from black, green or oolong tea, preferred by consumers due to its ease of use. Instant tea is a beverage that is prepared by dissolving powdered tea in hot or cold water to create a refreshing drink. This convenient product has gained popularity due to its ease of preparation and quick brewing time. It is also used extensively in the production of iced teas and ready-to-drink (RTD) teas.

 
Diagram of the process of instant tea: a picture of tea plant, a picture of greem amd black tea leaes, and a picture with yellow and brownish tea powders

The first known data on the development of instant tea dates back to the patent received by John William Brown for a paste made from concentrated tea extract, evaporated milk and sugar in the United Kingdom in 1885. That first instant tea produced was in a form that could be dissolved in hot water.

However, there was no significant development in instant tea production until suitable spray drying technology became available. Spray drying technology was a turning point in instant tea production as it allows tea concentrates to be dried at a temperature that does not damage its aroma.

 

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