Introduction

Dried herbs are widely used in food seasoning, tea production, and the herbal medicine industry. Commercial herb drying requires low-temperature processing to preserve active compounds, aroma, and color.

Industrial drying equipment allows herb processors to achieve:

• stable product quality
• hygienic production
• large-scale output

Herb Drying Process

1 Harvesting

Herbs should be harvested at peak maturity to ensure maximum active ingredients.

2 Cleaning

Remove dust and impurities carefully to avoid damaging leaves.

3 Pre-treatment

Herbs are usually dried directly without slicing.

4 Drying Stage

Typical drying conditions:

Temperature
35–50°C

Drying time
3–6 hours

Recommended Equipment

Heat Pump Dryer

Best for low-temperature herb drying

Mesh belt  Dryer

Suitable for small-scale herb processing

Production Capacity

Small
100–200 kg per batch

Medium
500 kg–1 ton/day

Large
3–5 tons/day

If you are processing herbs for tea, spices, or medicinal products, precise drying control is essential.

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