Processing of Tea Leaves - Steps Four principal steps are involved in the processing of tea leaves: Withering, Rolling, Fermenting, and Drying. 1. Withering Withering removes moisture from the leaf which makes it less brittle, roll well and take a twist. It is generally done by … [Read more...]
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What is Oolong Tea?
Oolong Tea is a semi-fermented product where the manufacturing process is similar to that employed for green tea, except that the leaf is slightly withered and a light fermentation allowed before it is dried. A similar semi-fermented type is Jasmine tea, prepared by spreading jasmine flowers over … [Read more...]
What is Polygamy Marriage?
Polygamy Marriage is the marriage of one person to more than one person. Polygamy marriage is fairly widespread all over the world. There are two forms of polygamy marriage: Polygyny marriage is the marriage of one man to several women and Polyandry is the marriage of one woman to several … [Read more...]
Acid Rain and its Harmful Effects
Introduction to Acid Rain In simple words, Acid Rain is acid mixed with rain water. Some acidic gases mixed in air, such as sulphur dioxide, some oxides of nitrogen etc. On prolonged reaction with oxygen and moisture of air produce various acids. When there is rain, these acids (along with some … [Read more...]
Importance of Forest Conservation
Forest Conservation is of utmost importance for a large country like India. Management practices should also include the protection and conservation of forests. In India, an organized movement to save trees was started in 1972 which has now become famous as Chipko Movement. This movement has … [Read more...]
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