Quality control for tea producers

Test leaves and final beverage

Rapid, accurate testing alternative to external labs

Quality Control for Tea Production

The quality of tea is deeply influenced by both the raw leaves and the production process. Proper chemical control is essential, not only for the finished drink but also at the early stages, where the composition of the leaves determines key characteristics such as flavour, aroma and nutritional value. The CDR DrinkLab offers a reliable and efficient solution to monitor critical parameters throughout the production chain, helping producers ensure consistency, safety, and product excellence.

Test results obtained with the CDR DrinkLab correlate with the reference method and the analyser is simple to use. The software guides the user step by step through the tests and pre-filled reagent vials simplify sample preparation. Tests are completed in a few minutes, facilitating real time process adjustments and improving quality control. 

Parameters – ascorbic acid, citric acid and total sulfur dioxide, with polyphenols and caffeine available soon

Tea Tests

Citric Acid
In the production of industrial teas, citric acid is often added as an acidity regulator or preservative. Ensuring that levels are within regulatory limits is essential to ensure product safety and compliance with food standards.

Sulfur Dioxide
Sulfur dioxide can be used in tea manufacturing processes to prevent oxidation and preserve its characteristics, but it leaves residues that are potentially harmful to health. Food regulations set limits, beyond which it is mandatory to indicate its presence on the label.

Multitiple Sample Analysis

Innovative Technology

The use of innovative photometric technology means the reading cell guarantees high sensitivity, a very wide measuring range and excellent repeatability of the analysis results thanks to innovative LED light sources with fixed wavelengths (ultraviolet – visible spectrum, power up to 6 O.D.).

Online Help

The system is easy and intuitive, everyone can use it. Analyses are carried out in just a few steps. In addition, it has a help function that guides you step by step through the test procedures.

Multitasking Mode

The multitasking mode reduces analysis time by making it possible to perform several analyses of the same sample simultaneously, or different determinations of the same parameter on a batch of different samples. During an analysis session you can start another one and put the first one in the background. You can return to background analysis with one click.

Internal Memory

The analyser is equipped with an internal memory capable of storing thousands of analysis results that can be viewed on the display or exported via the USB or Ethernet port.

Barcode/QR Code Reader

The analyser connects with barcode or QR code readers. The sample code is automatically displayed on the analyser. It is possible to associate all the analyses performed on that sample.

PC/Intranet Connection

You can share analysis results by connecting the analyser to your intranet via the Ethernet port or export them by connecting the analyser via the USB port to a host computer.

Maintenance/Service Free

No calibration is necessary because the instrument is supplied pre-calibrated. The analysers use LED light sources and therefore no periodic maintenance is required.

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