MUMBAI, India, July 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202631075278 A) filed by Akhya Foods And Beverages LLP on June 18, 2026, for A Geometrically Shaped Compressed Tea Pellet, Formulation Thereof And Method Of Preparation.
Inventor includes Ashok Kumar Periwal.
The application for the patent was published on July 10, 2026, under issue no. 28/2026.
Abstract: A method of producing a single-serving tea pellet is disclosed. The method comprises providing 2.5 to 3.0 g of CTC (Crush, Tear and Curl) tea granules derived from Camellia sinensis, subjecting the tea granules or blend to controlled oxidation in a Continuous Fermenting Machine (CFM), optionally blending 2.5 to 3.0 g of oxidized tea granules with 200 to 400 mg of one or more herbal ingredients, and mechanically compressing the oxidized material at a force ranging from 8 kN to 15 kN to form a self-supporting pellet without synthetic binders, adhesives, or excipients. The pellet may be formed in various geometric shapes and packaged in a sealed or vacuum sealed moisture and oxygen-barrier package. The disclosed method provides a standardized single-serving tea product suitable for handling, storage, transportation, and brewing.
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