# Moisture Detection - TRI Validated

> The only NIR moisture meter validated by Sri Lanka's Tea Research Institute. 15-second readings at LKR 15. Replaces the 6-hour ISO oven drying standard.

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**The Only NIR Moisture Meter Validated by Sri Lanka's Tea Research Institute.**

Replace 6-hour ISO oven drying with a field-ready 15-second reading. Defensible in buyer audits, export certification, and Colombo auction documentation.

_TRI Validated · December 2025_

- **15 sec**: Per reading
- **LKR 15**: Per test
- **TRI**: Validated Dec 2025
- **6 hrs → 15s**: Time savings per lot

## The Problem

**By the time the result comes back, the decision is already made.**

Every moisture reading method before SpectrifyAI shares the same flaw: it takes longer than the lot does to move. Factories accept or reject based on guesswork, then get results hours later.

- **ISO oven drying standard (6 hours)**: Requires lab infrastructure. By the time results arrive, the lot has been accepted, rejected, or blended. No basis to dispute.
- **Standard moisture analyzers (15 minutes)**: Poor field accuracy across Ceylon grades. Results vary by ambient humidity and temperature. Not defensible in any audit.

## How It Works

**Three steps. Fifteen seconds.**

1. **Load the sample**: Place a small amount of tea powder or made tea into the sample cup. No preparation or drying required.
2. **Scan**: The NIR spectrometer reads moisture content in 15 seconds. No reagents, no consumables, no calibration between tests.
3. **Record & export**: Result is stored with lot ID, timestamp, and operator. Exportable as PDF or CSV for buyer review or certification.

## Why It Matters

**Built for decisions that happen on the floor, not in the lab.**

- **Real-time lot decisions**: Accept or reject a lot while the supplier is still on site. No more holding batches pending lab results that arrive after the window has closed.
- **TRI-validated defensibility**: Your reading is benchmarked against the same reference standards used at Colombo. It stands up in a buyer review, an export audit, or a certification process.
- **Cost reduction at scale**: At LKR 15 per test, high-frequency testing becomes economical. Test every lot instead of spot-sampling - and catch moisture outliers before they become disputes.

## Technical Specification

**Measurement details**

| Specification | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Measurement method | Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy |
| Scan duration | 15 seconds |
| Validation body | Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka |
| Validation date | December 2025 |
| Validated against | TRI reference standard samples |
| Output | % moisture, auto-linked lot record |
| Export formats | PDF, CSV |
| Works on | 35+ Ceylon tea grades |

## Also in the Platform

- [TPP Detection](https://spectrify.ai/solutions/tpp-detection): Total polyphenol measurement in 15 seconds. R² > 0.93. (LKR 15, vs LKR 6,000 lab test)
- [Leaf Grading](https://spectrify.ai/solutions/leaf-quality-grading): Consistent AI grading from any smartphone. No hardware. (Seconds, per grade decision)
- [Traceability](https://spectrify.ai/solutions/traceability): Every reading linked to lot, time, and operator automatically. (Included, with all plans)

## See It in Action

[Watch a live demo of SpectrifyAI in the field.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqS4Vd871A4)

## Common Questions

### Is TRI validation enough for export certification?

TRI is the statutory reference body for Ceylon Tea quality standards. Their validation means our moisture readings are benchmarked against the same reference standards used at the Colombo auction - which is what international buyers and auditors rely on. A SpectrifyAI reading is defensible in buyer reviews, export documentation, and certification audits.

### What does TRI validation actually mean, technically?

Our moisture model was tested against TRI's own reference standard samples - the same samples used to calibrate the institute's equipment. We demonstrated that NIR readings match the reference method within the tolerance accepted for trade-grade moisture documentation at Colombo.

### How does it compare to a standard moisture analyzer?

Standard moisture analyzers use a loss-on-drying method that takes 10–15 minutes and have poor field accuracy across the range of Ceylon grades. NIR spectroscopy measures the molecular response of water in the sample and returns a result in 15 seconds with validation-grade accuracy - at a fraction of the cost per test.

### What types of tea does it work on?

Validated across 35+ Ceylon tea grades - covering the full range traded at Colombo. If you have a specific grade you want to confirm, contact us and we can verify compatibility quickly.

### Does it require calibration between tests?

No. The NIR model was calibrated once against TRI reference standards. You place the sample, scan, and get the result. No per-session calibration, no reagents, no consumables.

## Ready to Replace the ISO Oven?

Book a demo on your own sample type. We'll show you a live reading and walk through the TRI validation report.

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