Substitute tea is a product made from edible plant leaves, flowers, fruits (fruits), roots, etc., and brewed (soaked) for people to drink. It belongs to the fifth subcategory of the "tea and related products" category in the food classification, with relatively simple process requirements.

Substitute tea processing refers to the production and processing activities of substitute tea ODM factories accepting customer commissions and carrying out substitute tea production and processing activities according to customer requirements. Its production process covers multiple stages, from raw material selection and processing, to manufacturing, packaging, testing, and warehousing. Each stage has strict standards and requirements to ensure the quality and safety of the final product.

Preparation in advance

Requirement communication and formula confirmation: Henan Hengchuntang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. will communicate in detail with customers about the taste, efficacy, raw material selection, packaging design, price and other requirements of the product. Determine the formula based on customer needs. If the customer does not have their own formula, the manufacturer's professional R&D team can provide support.

Sample production and confirmation: The manufacturer produces samples according to the determined formula for customer confirmation. Customers can provide adjustment suggestions based on their tasting experience. If the taste is too strong, the amount of medicinal materials can be reduced appropriately. If the soup color is poor, the variety of raw materials can be changed or the ratio can be adjusted until the sample meets customer expectations.

Material processing

Raw material procurement: Legitimate substitute tea ODM enterprises such as Henan Hengchuntang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. usually have strict control over the origin and harvesting season of raw materials, and prioritize the selection of raw materials that are of the same origin as medicine and food, ensuring product quality and safety from the source. At the same time, inspection reports must be provided for each batch of raw materials to ensure stable quality.

Raw material screening: Strictly screen the purchased raw materials to remove impurities, deteriorated parts, and materials that do not meet the requirements, ensuring that the quality of the raw materials used for production is superior.

Raw material cleaning: Use purified water to thoroughly clean the raw materials, remove impurities such as dust and pesticide residues on the surface, and ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of the raw materials.

Drying and drying of raw materials: Place the cleaned raw materials in a ventilated and dry place or use professional drying equipment for drying and drying, removing excess moisture from the raw materials for subsequent processing and storage.

Raw material crushing: According to product requirements, high-speed crushers and other equipment are used to crush the dried raw materials to the appropriate particle size. Generally, the particles are required to be fine, uniform, easy to mix and pelletize, while ensuring the taste and brewing effect of the product.

Production and processing

Sterilization treatment: High temperature steam, microwave and other physical sterilization methods are used to sterilize the processed raw materials, in order to kill bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms that may exist in the raw materials, ensure the hygiene and safety of the products, and prevent the products from deteriorating during storage and use.

Accurate weighing: Using high-precision electronic weighing equipment, various raw materials are accurately weighed according to the formula requirements to ensure the accurate proportion of ingredients in each batch, thereby ensuring the stability of product quality and efficacy.

Mixing and stirring: Place the weighed raw materials into the automatic mixer, set the mixing time and speed parameters, and thoroughly mix and stir to ensure that all raw materials are evenly distributed, so that the taste and effective ingredient content of the product remain consistent.

Granulation: For substitute tea products that need to be made into granules, the mixed raw materials are added to the granulator, and the granulator produces uniformly sized granules for subsequent packaging and brewing. During the granulation process, an appropriate amount of water or other binders can be added to make the particles more compact.

Whole granule: Use a whole granule machine to screen and shape the granules after granulation, remove particles that are too large or too small, make the particle size more uniform and neat, and meet the appearance requirements and brewing performance standards of the product.

Packaging and Testing

Drying: Place the whole granules in a drying device and use low-temperature drying technology to remove excess moisture from the granules, further improving the stability and shelf life of the product, while avoiding damage to the active ingredients of the raw materials by high temperatures.

Packaging: Select appropriate packaging materials and methods based on customer requirements and product characteristics, such as aluminum foil bags, paper boxes, cans, etc., to package the substitute tea after drying. During the packaging process, it is necessary to ensure the sealing and firmness of the packaging, prevent the product from being damp, oxidized, or deteriorated, and pay attention to controlling the weight of each package to ensure consistent product specifications.

Quality inspection: This is a key link in the production process of substitute tea processing. Henan Hengchuntang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and other legitimate manufacturers have established professional testing laboratories to conduct multiple quality tests on finished products, including appearance, taste, odor, moisture content, microbial limits, heavy metal content, pesticide residues, etc., to ensure that the products meet relevant national standards and customer requirements. Only products that pass the inspection can be allowed to be stored and sold.

After-sale service

Finished product storage: Store qualified products properly in a cool, dry, and well ventilated warehouse, avoiding adverse environments such as direct sunlight and humidity that may affect product quality. At the same time, it is necessary to arrange inventory reasonably, follow the principle of first in, first out, and ensure the freshness and quality of products.

Logistics delivery: Arrange a professional logistics team to deliver according to the customer's order requirements. Substitute tea processing manufacturers usually establish long-term cooperative relationships with multiple logistics companies, choose the most suitable logistics methods and transportation routes, and ensure that products can be safely and timely delivered to customers.

Customer feedback handling: Value customer feedback and promptly address any issues or complaints they may encounter while using the product. By collecting feedback from customers, continuously improving product quality and service levels, and enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Henan Hengchuntang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., as a professional ODM enterprise for substitute tea, stands out in the field of substitute tea processing with its full industry chain layout, advanced production technology, and strict quality control system. It can provide customers with high-quality and personalized substitute tea products and services.