Ingredients specialist Taiyo has launched a new range of tea extracts called Sunphenon, which aims to allow manufacturers to create tea-based products with “valuable health benefits and a full tea flavour”.
Available in black, green, white tea, olong, matcha and pu-erh variants, the instant teas are said to contain all of the beneficial tea ingredients in their natural ratios.
Taiyo said it is responding the challenge of preparing tea as it requires a careful balance of tea dosage, water temperature and brewing time. Sunphenon Instant Teas aim to allow manufacturers to offer “true instant tea drinks which are convenient to prepare and still contain all of the beneficial ingredients of tea”.
Using a solvent-free, double water infusing brewing process with 1kg of tea leaves to every 20 litres of water, the Taiyo instant tea extracts are said to contain far higher levels of amino acids and polyphenols than could be achieved by traditional tea brewing at home. The result is a highly soluble powder suitable for hot, cold and ice-cold water.
In a statement, Taiyo said: “The tea extracts can be readily combined with sweeteners and different flavourings and packed in sticks or jars. Alternatively, they can be used for the manufacture of tea-based RTD beverages or added as ingredients in a wide range of other applications, ranging from dairy products and desserts to confectionery and many more items with premium positionings.
“Especially interesting is their potential for use in dietary supplements and sports or wellness drinks. Instant teas deliver the perfect base as well as added health benefits. Special concepts with effervescents also show how it is possible to turn daily vitamin, mineral or Q10 supplementation into a delicious drink that’s a treat rather than a chore.”
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