Tea waste  (Camellia assamica)

Every year about 0.015 million tone of tea waste is available. The decaffeinated tea waste is available in plenty at the tea processing industry, particularly in Assam and West Bengal.

Nutritive value

The decaffeinated tea waste is a moderate source of energy and protein i.e. 58% TDN and 17.94% CP. Tea waste contains about 1.9% tannic acid.

Inclusion

The level of incorporation should not exceed to 10-15% because of its low TDN value. It is not very palatable and should therefore be mixed with  more palatable ingredients for efficient use.