Table 2.
Yield of extraction (%) and energy consumption.
| Cultivar | Age of Leaves | Extraction Method | Yield of Extraction (%) | Energy Consumption (kWh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | young | OH-DE | 4.84 AB ± 0.18 | 0.20 A ± 0.00 |
| white | young | DE | 4.37 C ± 0.33 | 0.43 B ± 0.05 |
| white | old | OH-DE | 5.05 AB ± 0.16 | 0.20 A ± 0.00 |
| white | old | DE | 5.03 AB ± 0.22 | 0.43 B ± 0.05 |
| red | young | OH-DE | 5.23 AB ± 0.12 | 0.20 A ± 0.00 |
| red | young | DE | 5.09 AB ± 0.28 | 0.50 B ± 0.10 |
| red | old | OH-DE | 5.33 A ± 0.11 | 0.20 A ± 0.00 |
| red | old | DE | 5.09 AB ± 0.25 | 0.46 B ± 0.11 |
Reported values are presented as mean values ± standard deviation. Mean values with the same capital letter in a column are not significantly different as indicated by Tukey’s test (p < 0.05). OH-DE = Ohmic assisted decoction and DE= decoction.