Modern Tea Packing Plant - 1918

Salara Tea Company Plant in Boston

A description of the new home of the Salada Tea Company at Boston. In this unique building is to be found much of interest to packers and distributers. Close attention has been given to improved tea packing and handling methods; also unusual provision has been made for the comfort of employees.

 

Tea Sampling Room

 

Corner of Main Office

 

Corner of Receiving Room

 

The Board Room with Oriental Rug

Tea Blending Machine, 3,500 Pound Capacity

Dust Sifting and Tea Leaf Cutting Machine

Tea Hopper on Eighth Floor

Tea Storage Room of Glass and Bronze

Cases of Tea on Their Way to Shipping

Roller Power Conveyor Aids in Loading Delivery Trucks

Automatic Weighers on the Left; Packing Machine on the Right.

Machine that Marks, Weighs, and Labels Tea Containers

Tea and Coffee Trade Journal, September 1918, p. 244-249