Instant Tea is a food-grade cold- or hot-water soluble powder produced by extracting brewed tea leaves (black, green, oolong, or white) and drying the concentrated liquor.We supply bulk Instant Tea sourced from leading China manufacturers, available in powder form to meet global food industry demand. Our Instant Tea is widely used in canned tea beverages, instant tea sachets, vending machine drinks, dairy products and tea-flavoured snacks. HS Code: 21012020
Instant Tea is manufactured by infusing tea leaves with hot water, filtering, concentrating the extract, and drying (typically via spray drying or freeze drying).
The resulting powder preserves the natural polyphenols, caffeine, colour and aroma of the source tea. Supplied in multiple grades — black, green, oolong, jasmine — and in conventional or cold-water-soluble forms for diverse beverage applications.
Grades / Types Available: Food Grade
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Fine powder, colour varies by tea type |
| Odour & Taste | Typical of source tea variety |
| Solubility | Instant in hot or cold water |
| Moisture | ≤6.0% |
| Ash | ≤18.0% |
| Caffeine | 5.0–15.0% |
| Tea Polyphenols | 18.0–45.0% |
| Particle Size | 80 mesh pass ≥95% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤2.0 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | ≤0.5 mg/kg |
| Total Plate Count | ≤1,000 cfu/g |
| E. coli / Salmonella | Negative |
| Purity (Food Grade) | Over 50% theaflavin |
| Moisture/Loss on Drying | <5% |
| pH | 4.5-6.0 |
| Yeast & Mold | <100 cfu/g |
Our MOQ for bulk food/feed ingredient is generally 500 kg. We also support mixed containers — combine Instant Tea with other food ingredients in one shipment to save on freight.
We provide free samples (100–500g) for quality testing before you place a bulk order. The buyer covers shipping costs only. Samples are typically dispatched within 2–3 business days.
Standard lead time is 7–15 days after order confirmation and payment. For stock items, delivery can be faster. We will confirm the exact timeline before you place the order.
You will receive the original COA (Certificate of Analysis), COO (Certificate of Origin), MSDS, TDS, and relevant certifications directly from the manufacturer. We guarantee full document authenticity and traceability.
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