the diagram below shows two different processes for manufacturing black tea

The diagram gives details about different methods of black

tea

production.

Overall

, there are two different ways of black

tea

manufacturing (traditional and modern), both beginning with leaves picking and ending up with leaves drying. First of all, workers pick two top leaves for a good quality drink.

Following

this

, the leaves are placed on the rack and go through withered by air pathing through, which takes away 60% of moisture.

Next,

to make the loose type of

tea

, leaves are rolled flat and broken and,

as a result

, release enzymes,

whereas

for making

tea

bags, they are cut, torn and curled to make smaller granular pieces. After that, both types of products undergo fermentation by being spread on tiles or cement, where enzymes and air change

tea

colour into copper.

Then

, leaves proceed to drying by hot air or firing in the oven.

Subsequently

, 97% of remained moisture is out

together with

flavour and aroma being released.