The invention relates generally to a gas fired tea drying system for small tea growers. Most specifically, the invention relates to a rotational tray drying system which can be driven by solar energy as well. The required draught inside the dryer is produced naturally which is induced by the turbo ventilators that are mounted over the top of the dryer. Manual operation is provided to carry out rotational movement for loading and unloading process. A quickly attachable/detachable spring lever that is linked to doors at the bottom of the dryer enables unloading of the dried product. Another linkage is used to fix the gear at rest so that loading can be done to the trays inside the drying chamber through loading doors, which is also used for inspection purposes. In combustion chamber part, two sets of baffle are kept horizontally along the inlet of the drying chamber that is used to direct the air flow and to offer resistance to the hot air when needed. The inlet air is passed over the two burners which are placed at each side of the trapezoidal plenum chamber. The whole dryer is insulated by plastering fire clay over wrapped chicken mesh. Temperature and airflow measuring ports are provided in strategic locations for proper maintenance of drying environment. The whole system can be dissembled for relocation and transportation, if required.
