MUMBAI, India, July 24 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641085371 A) filed by Sri Eshwar College Of Engineering on July 11, 2026, for Development Of Sustainable Avocado Peel Herbal Tea In Biodegradable Tea Bags.

Inventors include Pooja T; Muthu Shyamala S; Karthik Sriram Sj; and Suruthikrishna T.

The application for the patent was published on July 17, 2026, under issue no. 29/2026.

Abstract: The current invention pertains to an environmentally sustainable herbal tea made from avocado peel waste and contained in compostable tea bags. Avocado skins, typically thrown away during the processing and eating of avocados, hold important bioactive substances such as antioxidants, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and fiber. In the suggested innovation, the avocado skins are gathered, cleaned, dried, and turned into a tea blend appropriate for human use. The formulation can be utilized independently or mixed with natural components like ginger, amla, tulsi, lemon peel, cinnamon, cardamom, or mint to improve taste, scent, and nutritional benefits. The herbal tea is contained in biodegradable tea bags made from plant-derived materials such as banana stem fiber, cellulose fiber, corn fiber, or natural filter paper. The invention additionally features a natural color indicator for brew time that changes color visibly during infusion, thus signaling the ideal brewing duration. Once used, the biodegradable tea bag

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