Tea
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| Infobox on Tea | |
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| Example of Tea |  |
| Facts | |
| Origin | This table shows only a selection of the most important countries of origin and should not be thought of as exhaustive.
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| Stowage factor (in m3/t) |
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| Humidity / moisture | Water content 4-6% (black tea), RH 60% |
| Oil content | 1% essential oils |
| Ventilation | If the product is at "shipping dryness", i.e. if there is no risk of degradation by mold etc. due to water content, ventilation is not required. If this is not the case, then 10 air changes/hour should be implemented |
| Risk factors | Tea is extremely sensitive to foreign odors, contamination, moist, mechanical stresses and insect infestation. |