Abstract:

According to the specific formulation and processing technology, massive roots of Maoshan Pueraria lobata were made into particles and mixed with high-quality tea to produce an organic teabag which is easy to carry and clean and healthy. Via sensory evaluation, the optimum mass ratios of the particles of Pueraria lobata roots obtained to black tea, green tea and oolong tea were confirmed as being 5:1, 10:1 and 10:1, respectively. Especially, when the mass ratio of Pueraria lobata to black tea was 5:1, the taste was the best and the tea product could meet the requirement for consumers’ health. Meanwhile, effective components in roots of the product developed were determined as follows: puerarin 3.30%, daidzin 0.25% and daidzeint 0.17%.

Key words: Pueraria lobata root tea, production technology, component analysis