Electronic device to measure quality of tea
An electronic nose and vision (ENV) system is to be introduced to help manufacturers monitor the quality of their crop. The device, which is currently being tested in India and Kenya, is capable of measuring the aroma, color, appearance and other quality parameters of both finished and 'in-process' tea and is likely to be commercially launched within a year. Industry insiders hope such a system will help manufacturers reach uniform quality and enable proper grading of their produce.