Picking the right tea drying machine for better flavor

If you're serious about your harvest, choosing a solid tea drying machine is easily the most important decision you'll make this season. It's the bridge between a fresh, green leaf and a cup of tea that actually tastes like something special. If you get the drying process wrong, you might as well have not bothered growing the tea in the first place. It sounds harsh, but anyone who's ever ended up with a batch of "burnt toast" flavored oolong knows exactly what I'm talking about. ...

February 21, 2026 · 6 min · Merck Mahaney