What is ISO 18449 about?
ISO 18449 defines terms for classifying and assessing green tea for commerce.
ISO 18449 comprises a selection of terms used in the tea trade all over the world, covering not only the processing of green tea but also the essential aspects of assessing green tea for commerce. ISO 18449 plays a key role in improving the global black tea trade.
Who is ISO 18449 for?
ISO 18449 on terms for classifying and assessing green tea is useful for:
- Tea traders
- Tea manufacturers
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use ISO 18449?
Tea is grown and manufactured in numerous countries around the world and is blended or drunk in many more. Green tea is produced using fresh tea leaves, which can be from more than one garden or region. There are many factors that impact the flavour of green tea, including the water used for brewing, the preparation method of the liquor and individual tastes.
ISO 18449 comprises a selection of terms used in the tea trade all over the world, covering not only the processing of green tea but also the essential aspects of assessing green tea for commerce.
ISO 18449 helps you to establish recognized definitions for the terms, thus eliminating differences in usage, and encouraging a reduction in the number of terms used overall.