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Q. Curing of tea leaves is brought about by the activity of -

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Curing is a process done to add special flavour and taste in tea leaves. It is also done for tobacco. In this process after harvesting the cured leaves are hung in shade and are permitted for the action of bacteria. The curing of tea leaves is done by Mycrococcus candidans. Mycrococcus is a gram positive aerobic bacterium which is a member of micrococcaceae.