Role of smoke withering process in the bitterness amelioration effect on smoked Lapsang Souchong tea

Key Points

• Bitterness decreases significantly as the smoke withering process enhances flavor profile.
• Key evidence shows a reduction in bitterness levels by approximately 30% after treatment.
• Observational analysis assesses the impacts of smoke withering on tea flavor at various stages.
• These findings highlight the importance of processing methods on tea quality; further exploration is needed.