Seasonal variations in theaflavins, thearubigins, total colour and brightness of Kangra orthodox tea (Camellia sinensis (L) O Kuntze) in Himachal Pradesh
2000
Sud, R.G. | Baru, A.
Variations in theaflavins, thearubigins, total colour and brightness of orthodox black tea were studied for four consecutive years (1993-1996) with a view to evaluating the effects of changing weather conditions on the quality of Kangra tea. A degree of withering of 600-650 mg g(-1) during the first, second and fourth seasons was optimal for the development of significantly higher brightness and total colour characteristics. The quality of rainy season teas suffered owing to high chlorophyll content and low degree of withering. Hot air circulation through the withering troughs to assist evaporation of leaf moisture increased the brightness and total colour of rainy season teas. High atmospheric demand during the dry season assisted loss of green leaf moisture, but withering and brightness exhibited significant negative correlations with high relative humidity and rainfall. Summer season teas were superior in their total colour and brightness.
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