At FFCE, we provide complete turnkey solutions for the production of tea and coffee premix-based drinks from the creation of the concept to its commercial production. The products we offer consist of ingredient procurement along with the development and facilitation of the products to meet food safety and legislation requirements. We create powdered and liquid premixes with respect to the taste, smell, and texture that you need. We also provide help in plant installation, process improvements and beverage packaging services so that production is as economical and efficient as possible. Our sensory testing helps make your tea or coffee premixes to give the right taste and quality as required in the market by our quality controls.

What are Tea & Coffee Premixes?

Tea and coffee premixes are prepared concentrates of beverages which when mixed with hot water or cold water produce an instant beverage. They come in the form of powders, small granules or liquid concentrates, and are made to mimic the flavor and smell of tea or just brewed coffee. The production process begins with an exact combination of the tea or coffee extracts with milk powder, sweeteners and stabilizers. It simply allows the creation of uniform particle form of the ingredients without formations of larger masses or lumps within the premix. When it comes to the powdered premixes, spray drying is applied to change the liquid mix to powder one to retain the flavor and aroma. Some processing techniques include pasteurization or sterilization to kill all microorganisms so that the product is safe for consumption and has a longer quality.PH adjustment may also be employed. Microbial testing and picture-taking track of satisfy safety supreme standards while flavoring and arranging in microwave-friendly foils serve the taster’s expectations.

Tea and coffee premix production requires some specific manufacturing apparatus and instruments. The emulsifying vessel is employed to combine tea or coffee solution with milk powder, sugar, flavoring components etc. Whereas, spray dryers are critical to turn the liquid mix into a stable powder form and at the same time, pasteurizers or sterilizers make the product safer by removing most of the pathogenic microorganisms. Mixers on the other hand are employed in order to ensure that the distribution process is well done and that there are no lumps present. The premixes are then be packaged using automated filling machines in sachets, cups or containers and labeling as well as packaging systems for dispatch.

Tea & Coffee Premixes and Their Classification

Another advantage is that tea and coffee premixes are available in the market to suit consumer tastes and the product may be available in as many formulations as there are consumers. Here are some common types:

  1. Classic Tea Premixes

Profile

  • Spices of masala chai, green tea, black tea, and lemon tea.
  • Sometimes this means spices, herbs, or other ingredients used for flavor, sometimes it does not.

Benefits:

  • Convenience: Convenient and simple processing, adapted for active and demanding schedules.
  • Variety: Otherwise, it provides an opportunity to taste such staple and exotic toppings as.

Applications:

  • Home Use: Perfect for that fast tea break in the comfort of one’s home or at the workplace.
  • Vending Machines: Available in offices, common cafeteria zones, and hotels mostly in vending machines.
  1. Specialty Tea Premixes

Profile:

  • Unusual compositions like, herbal blends, flower-based, and green tea.
  • Apparently refers to extra additions to tea for instance, honey, ginger or lemon.

Benefits:

  • Health Benefits: Most commonly used in connection with leisure – as a means to relax, cure, or strengthen the body.
  • Exotic Flavors: It brings a completely original and classy taste profile to the table.

Applications:

  • Gourmet Markets: Sold in gourmet shops and gourmet coffee shops.
  • Gift Packs: They’re commonly added to baskets and other gift baskets, and in tea sets.
  1. Classic Coffee Premixes

Profile:

  • Standard tastes including cappuccino, latte, mocha, and espresso.
  • Composed of milk solids, sugar and a coffee extract.

Benefits:

  • Consistency: Ensures the consumer continues to find the same taste within the product as an equivalent to freshly brewed coffee.
  • Ease of Use: Easy and complex: simple to prepare and can be made average person friendly.

Applications:

  • Home and Office Use: Perfect for a short espresso kind of a break.
  • Vending Machines: Widespread in offices, corridors, and other overpopulated areas.
  1. Specialty Coffee Premixes

Profile:

  • Premium products for the purchase of gourmet blends including hazelnut, caramel, vanilla, and iced coffee.
  • Contains extracts of premium coffee and other flavorants that make its aroma plenteous.

Benefits:

  • Flavor Innovation: : Provides diverse unique and sensual wash flavors.
  • Customization: Can be made in the right tastes and preferences of the consumers.

Applications:

  • Cafes and Restaurants: Applied in making cocktail drinks and in cakes and other desserts.
  • Retail: Made available in supermarkets as one of the products under gourmet coffee segment.

Tea and Coffee Premixes Production Process

Tea and coffee premixes production entail several stages designed to produce quality, tasteful, and standardized products.

  1. Proper Choice and sourcing of ingredients
  • Objective: Select the freshest and finest quality ingredients in order to get the best taste and to eliminate risks. 
  • Process: Purchasing tea leaves, coffee beans milk solids, sugars and flavoring agents from reliable source. Particular attention is paid to the quality and relevance of the used components.
  1. Extraction and Concentration
  • Objective: Identify the essential taste profiles of tea and coffee beverages. Process:
  • Tea: Getting flavors through brewing, decoction or infusion techniques and then concentrating in order to make a preparation of the premix.
  • Coffee: Spraying and freeze drying to form instant coffee powder or granules.
  1. Blending and Formulation
  • Objective: Divide the ingredients into portions that are equal and make sure you are creating equal and equally tasty spirits.
  • Process: Combining the basic constituents with the milk solids on one hand and the sugars and other condiments on the other hand in proportions. There is lot of experimentation carried out to attain the right taste and texture that is required.
  1. Drying and Powder Formation
  • Objective: This is to stabilize the liquid mixture which exists as a colloidal suspension to make it convenient for use in the current solid format. Process:
  • Spray Drying: One of the most regularly used techniques for producing a delicate and homogenic powder. The liquid blend is then atomized into hot air chamber and The solvent evaporates leaving solid particles.
  • Freeze Drying: Used in the production of sensitive flavors and especially in specialty coffee premixes.
  1. Quality Control and Testing
  • Objective: Time and time again, they served to protect the quality of the end product, let alone stability. 
  • Process: Sensory assessments, chemical and microbiological analyses. Every batch is analyzed for the flavor, moisture and solubility index.
  1. Packaging and Labeling
  • Objective: Preserve the identity of the product and give information to the customers.
  • Process: Putting the premixes in sealed containers, plastic sacks, or single doses cups. Making doubly sure that the packaging effectively shields the product against moisture, light as well as air. They consist of headers that come in the form of nutritional information, list of ingredients and the method of preparation.

Packaging of Tea and Coffee Premixes 

The use of packaging is very important in the preservation of quality, freshness and ease of tea and coffee premixes. Key packaging materials include:

  1. Sachets and Pouches

Materials:

Multi-layer Laminated Films: Combi scalpels provide very good barrier against moisture and air to prevent the depletion of the premix in the future.

Foil Lining: That are mostly employed in the preservation of volatile tastes and fragrances.

 

Applications:

Single-Serve Sachets: Convenient for on-the-go use and precise portion control.

Resealable Pouches: Ideal for home use, allowing for easy storage and preservation.

  1. Jars and Tins

Materials:

Plastic Jars: Lightweight and shatterproof, often used for larger quantities.

Metal Tins: Provides superior protection against light and air, commonly used for premium products.

Applications:

Home Use: Suitable for regular consumption and easy storage.

  1. Single-Serve Cups

Materials:

Plastic or Paper Cups: Designed for single-serve machines, offering convenience and a consistent taste experience.

Applications:

Vending Machines: Widely used in office settings and public spaces.