The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of drying on chemical properties, bioactive compounds, and antioxidant capacity of bee tea pollen (Camellia sinensis). Bee tea pollen samples were dried at 37, 41, 45, and 49°C for 24 hours. The results confirm that the drying process of tea pollen at above temperature has adequate moisture content (3.73-5.13%) and water activity (0.20-0.24) for food safety requirements. The protein, ash, total flavonoid content, and free radical scavenging capacity are not affected by the drying process, whereas the fat, carbohydrate content, and total phenolic content are affected by the drying process. Further, the total phenolic content decreases as the drying temperature increases. According to our results, it is reco mmended processing the fresh tea pollen at 37°C to preserve the nutritional value.