Abstract: A process for preparing a powdered tea extract characterized in that black tea leaves are extracted with hot water to give a first extract which is separated from the tea leaves, concentrated to a solids content of from 5% to 12.5%, and then cooled to a temperature from 5.degree. C. to 15.degree. C. to form an insoluble cream which is separated from the concentrated first extract and then extracted with water at a temperature of from 40.degree. C. to 70.degree. C. to give a second extract which is separated from the remaining insoluble cream, after which the first and second extracts are mixed and dried.

Abstract: A process for preparing a powdered tea extract wherein black tea leaves are macerated with water, the macerated leaves are extracted first with cold water and then with hot water after which the cold and hot extracts are mixed before being concentrated and dried.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a powdered black tea extract which comprises contacting black tea leaves with water which has previously been infused at ambient temperature with another vegetable material, maintaining at ambient temperature for a time sufficient to achieve good contact of the tea leaves with the water, heating to a temperature of at least 60.degree. C., afterwards separating the aqueous extract from the solid material and finally drying the aqueous extract.