A process for preparation of a tea products.

Abstract

This invention relates to a process for preparing a black leaf tea product comprising the steps of: a. Adding aqueous solution comprising greater than 5 to 50 parts by weight monosaccharide to 50-95 parts by weight black leaf tea to obtain a mixture, and; b. Drying the mixture to a water content of less than 10% by weight to obtain a tea product, wherein the monosaccharide is dextrose