Instant Tea Powder is a food-grade free-flowing, cold-water-soluble fine powder produced by spray drying concentrated tea extract.We supply bulk Instant Tea Powder sourced from leading China manufacturers, available in powder form for food and beverage manufacturers worldwide. Our Instant Tea Powder is widely used in milk tea production, beverage premixes, qSR beverage bases, confectionery and nutraceutical tea polyphenol supplements. HS Code: 21012020
Instant Tea Powder is produced from 100% natural tea leaves through water extraction, concentration and spray drying, with optional enzymatic treatment to yield cold-water-soluble (CWS) powder.
It is engineered for consistent brewing performance — uniform colour, no cream-down, and clean dissolution in cold beverages — making it the standard ingredient in RTD tea manufacturing worldwide.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Free-flowing powder, variety-specific colour |
| Odour & Taste | Pure tea character, no off-notes |
| Solubility | Cold-water soluble, clear solution |
| Moisture | ≤6.0% |
| Ash | ≤16.0% |
| Caffeine | 5.0–15.0% |
| Tea Polyphenols | 18.0–45.0% |
| Particle Size | 80 mesh pass ≥95% |
| Bulk Density | 0.3–0.5 g/ml |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤2.0 mg/kg |
| Total Plate Count | ≤1,000 cfu/g |
| Yeast & Mould | ≤50 cfu/g |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25g |
Our MOQ for bulk food/feed ingredient is generally 500 kg. We also support mixed containers — combine Instant Tea Powder 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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