Refreshing Packaging Solutions for the Tea Industry

When it comes to the packaged tea industry in India, Nichrome has been a

trailblazer. The first ever four-line seal, standup pouch for tea packaging was

adopted by Tata Tea in 2005 when they invested in Nichrome’s tea packaging

machine. This new technology proved to be a cost-effective solution as it eliminated

the old manual process and automated the pouch formation, filling and sealing

process.

There is a wide variety of tea produced in India; from Green Tea to CTC tea to the

aromatic Darjeeling tea and the strong Assamese tea, the range of tea available in

India is unparalleled. Regardless of

the type of tea, preserving its special

flavor and freshness is critical. Tea

leaves are delicate and must be

packed with care so that the aroma

and flavor is maintained. Modern

packaging protects tea from

moisture, odors, UV rays and

punctures which could adversely

affect the freshness of the tea.

Moreover, modern packaging offers

limitless opportunities for attractive

designs that stand out on retail

shelves and induce customers to

buy. In an industry that saw record

tea production in FY 2015-16, with

exports of 232.9 mn kg (valued at INR 4493 crore), packaging acquires even greater

importance.

Indeed, Indians take a lot of pride in their tea industry because of the pre-eminence

of the industry as a significant earner of foreign exchange and a significant

contributor to India’s GNP. Within the country too, tea consumption is huge and

continues to grow. With increasing disposable income and awareness of product

differentiation (aroma, origin, taste, etc), the loose/standard tea is making way for

more premium variants and flavours. At the same time, the increasing consumer

health quotient is boosting sales for green tea and its variants – mint,

lime/lemon, classic, etc.

Taking the lead in packaging solutions for the tea industry is Nichrome. Ever since

2005 when Nichrome supplied tea pouch packaging machines to Tata Tea, other tea

companies have followed suit. Today, among tea packaging machines, Nichrome’s

Sprint 250 PLUS INTELLIGENT ELECTRONIC WEIGH FILLER is a trend setter. It offers 2

pouch formats - CSPP and Gusset pouch, and packs up to 2 Kgs at a speed of 120

packs per minute. It helps preserve the freshness and flavor of the tea while

delivering a smart package that is not only easy to store and transport but stands out

on the retail shelf.

Sprint 250 Plus can also be used as a coffee packaging machine, and is also suited for

other granular products such as sugar, pulses, grains, spices, etc. Apart from the

four-line seal pack, Nichrome offers a variety of pouch styles for the tea industry.

From regular pillow pouches to handle-cut pouches, standy pouches, pouches-in-

box, and even stick-like pouches which can be used like tea bags – Nichrome has

packaging solutions for all types of tea – CTC, dust, long leaf and others.

Nichrome also offers Project Integration solutions for the Tea industry. Whether you

require standard industrial packaging solutions or custom-made alternatives,

consumer-sized packaging or bulk-sized packaging, Nichrome aligns and integrates

different machines, stages and processes into a seamless chain.

Nichromes complete turnkey packaging lines include Pre-Packaging Solutions

consisting of Intermediary storage equipment, Product cleaning & grading

equipment, Blending equipment, processing equipment for tea, and Conveying

accessories.

Post-Packaging Solutions include Food safety equipment, Pouch collation, conveying

accessories, On line check weigher, Cartoning/ baling. Proven in the industry,

Nichrome’s capabilities in turnkey Project Integration solutions ensure tea

companies reduce operating costs and improve overall operating efficiency.

So for players in the tea or coffee industry, Nichrome is the go-to packaging

specialist, offering not just the latest technology and integrated packaging solutions

but one-stop-shop convenience as well.

More information visit: - www.nichrome.com