The Importance of Tea Drying
Tea drying is a critical step in tea processing, directly impacting flavor, aroma, shelf life, and market value. Proper drying removes residual moisture, halts enzymatic activity, and preserves the tea’s natural qualities. Traditional methods, such as sun-drying or coal-fired heating, often face challenges like inconsistent temperature control, high energy consumption, and environmental pollution. Modern solutions like MeiYa’s Air Source Heat Pump Dryers offer a sustainable, efficient, and precise alternative for superior tea quality.
Why Choose MeiYa Heat Pump Dryers?
MeiYa’s advanced heat pump technology revolutionizes tea drying with these advantages:
- Energy Efficiency: Absorbs ambient heat, reducing energy consumption by up to 70% compared to traditional methods.
- Precision Control: Maintains stable temperature (±1°C) and humidity levels for uniform drying.
- Eco-Friendly: Zero emissions, aligning with global green production standards.
- Automation: Minimizes manual intervention with programmable settings for time, temperature, and humidity.
- Gentle Drying: Protects tea leaves from overheating, preserving color, texture, and bioactive compounds.
Step-by-Step Tea Drying Process with MeiYa Dryers
1. Withering (Fresh Leaf Spreading)
- Objective: Reduce initial moisture content by 15–20% to prepare leaves for further processing.
- MeiYa’s Role: Gentle airflow at 25–30°C prevents over-drying while enhancing enzymatic activity.
2. Fixation (Kill-Green)
- Objective: Deactivate enzymes to prevent oxidation.
- MeiYa’s Role: Rapid heating to 80–85°C for 1–2 minutes locks in freshness and color.
3. Rolling
- Objective: Shape leaves and release internal juices for richer flavor.
- Post-Rolling Prep: Leaves are spread evenly on trays for uniform drying.
4. Primary Drying (75°C Phase)
- Stage 1: 1 hour at 60°C with 30% humidity to remove surface moisture.
- Stage 2: 2 hours at 75°C with 20% humidity for deeper drying.
- Stage 3: 1 hour at 65°C with 15% humidity to finalize moisture removal (<5%).
- MeiYa’s Advantage: Intelligent humidity exhaust system ensures gradual moisture reduction without damaging leaves.
5. Cooling & Packaging
- Cool dried leaves to room temperature before airtight packaging.
Traditional vs. MeiYa Heat Pump Drying: Key Differences
| Factor | Traditional Methods | MeiYa Heat Pump Dryer |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Source | Coal, wood, or sun (high pollution) | Ambient heat (renewable, zero emissions) |
| Temperature Control | Unstable, risk of over-drying | Precise (±1°C), programmable settings |
| Labor | High manual monitoring required | Fully automated process |
| Cost Efficiency | High fuel costs | Low operating costs (up to 70% savings) |
| Quality Consistency | Variable due to external factors | Uniform results across batches |
Conclusion
MeiYa’s Air Source Heat Pump Dryers redefine tea processing with unmatched efficiency, precision, and sustainability. By adopting this technology, producers ensure superior product quality, reduced operational costs, and compliance with eco-friendly standards.
Elevate your tea production with MeiYa today!
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact: Ray Ren
- WhatsApp/WeChat/Mobile: +86 133 4676 7871
MeiYa Heat Pump Dryer Machine
- No MOQ & Customization Unlimited
- Drying + Dehumidify + Cooling
- PLC + Touch Screen Control
- 7-10 Days Delivery Time
Parameter:
| Single dryer+drying chamber | ||||
| Model | Unit | MY-03RD | MY-06RD | MY-12RD |
| Power input | KW | 5.5 | 9.5 | 19.4 |
| power supply | V/PH/HZ | 380V/3PH,50/60HZ | 380V/3PH,50/60HZ | |
| 220V/1PH,50/60HZ | ||||
| Rated current | A | 9.6A(380V),22A(220V) | 17.0 | 30.0 |
| Heating capacity | KW | 10.5 | 21.0 | 42.0 |
| Cooling capacity | KW | 7.8 | 18.0 | 32.0 |
| Dehumidity | L/H | 12.0 | 25.0 | 50.0 |
| Max temperature | ℃ | ≤75 | ≤75 | ≤75 |
| Working condition | ℃ | 0-43 | 0-43 | 0-43 |
| Electric shock protection grade | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Max exhause pressure | M(P)a | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Noise | d(B(A | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Power consumption/H | KWH | 4.8 | 8.5 | 15.0 |
| Electric heater | KW | 3.0 | 6.0 | 12.0 |
| Blowing type | / | HORIZONTAL BLOWING TYPE | ||
| Demsnssion of dryer | MM | 1650*856*1280 | 1806*1065*1280 | 2089*1260*1580 |
| Weight | KG | 180 | 285 | 480 |
Buying Guiding:
Recommend drying machine+Drying chamber sizes
| Model | Description | Drying Capacity (Per Batch) | Drying Room Size (mm) | Trolleys Number | Trays Number |
| MY-01RD-16L | All-in-one Machine | Up to 100Kg | All-in-one | 16 | |
| MY-01RD-36L | All-in-one Machine | Up to 250Kg | All-in-one | 36 | |
| MY-03RD-60L | All-in-one Machine | Up to 400Kg | All-in-one | 60 | |
| MY-03RD | 1 Unit + 1 Drying Room | Up to 700Kg | 3200*2190*2200 | 8 | 128 |
| MY-06RD | 1 Unit + 1 Drying Room | Up to 1300Kg | 6150*2190*2200 | 14 | 224 |
| MY-12RD | 1 Unit + 1 Drying Room | Up to 2000Kg | 6350*3230*2200 | 20 | 320 |
| MY-15RD | 1 Unit + 1 Drying Room | Up to 2200Kg | 6350*3230*2200 | 20 | 320 |
| MY-03RD (Double) | 2 Units + 1 Drying Room | Up to 1700Kg | 7050*2190*2200 | 16 | 256 |
| MY-06RD (Double) | 2 Units + 1 Drying Room | Up to 2500Kg | 10100*2190*2200 | 24 | 384 |
| MY-12RD (Double) | 2 Units + 1 Drying Room | Up to 4400Kg | 11860*3230*2200 | 40 | 640 |
| MY-15RD (Double) | 2 Units + 1 Drying Room | Up to 5200Kg | 11860*3230*2200 | 40 | 640 |
Our Projects:
Our Factory:
Production Processing:
Drying Machine Components:
Standard Working Modes:
- Typically 3 modes available:
- Drying Only
- Rapid temperature rise; unable to discharge moist air
- Drying + Dehumidify
- Chamber temperature rises while discharging moist air
- Cooling
- Temperature can drop to 10°C (minimum)
- Important Note:
- If temperature control becomes unstable, switch to Temperature & Humidity Mode.
- Drying Only
Ray. Ren | Sales Manager
GUANGZHOU MEIYA ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
📍 Add: No.217, 2nd Ruiyun Road, Xiuquan Street, Huadu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
📞 Tel/WhatsApp/WeChat: +86 133 4676 7871
✉️ Email: [email protected]
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