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Energy Consumption, Efficiency, and Quality: The Economics of Green Tea Drying

Jul 16, 2026

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Drying is the most time-consuming and energy-intensive step in green tea processing, accounting for approximately 20%-30% of the total processing cost. For large orders exported to Africa, controlling drying costs while ensuring basic quality is a crucial calculation that every company must carefully consider.

 

Time and Energy Consumption of the Four Drying Steps for Gunpowder Tea

 

Pearl tea drying involves four sequential roasting steps, taking several hours:

 

Step | Function | Time Percentage

 

Second Roasting | Initial moisture loss, shaping | Approx. 30%


Small Pan | Compacting granules, further drying | Approx. 20%


Second Pan | Combining two pans, rolling and roasting into rounds | Approx. 25%


Large Pan | Final drying, aroma enhancement | Approx. 25% Each step requires continuous heating and manual monitoring; the total processing time is directly linked to energy costs.info-5712-4284

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