The effect of the size of the red bajakah powder (Uncaria acida (Hunter) Roxb) on the quality of the tea produced

Abstract

Several research results it is stated that the size of the tea powder affects the quality of the tea produced, so in this research the size of the red bajakah tea powder is divided into three sizes categories, namely: A1 (<10 mesh), A2 (10-16 mesh), A3 (>16 mesh). Furthermore, the treatment was compared with SNI Biack tea bags No. 3753:2014. Parameters observed were moisture content, total ash content, and organoleptic tests. Organoleptic testing using description and hedonic tests. The treatment was compared with SNI black tea bags No 3753:2014. Parameters observed were moisture content, total ash content, and organoIeptic tests. Organoleptic testing using description and hedonic tests. The result showed that the size of the red bajakah powder had a significant and very significant effect on all parameters except taste. However, the size of the bajakah powder still cannot produce tea that can meet the standards except for powder size >16 mesh. Therefore, it is recommended to make bajakah tea using a powder size >16 mesh.