• ISO 22000
  • HACCP
  • GMP
  • HALAL
  • KOSHER
  • ISO 22000
  • HACCP
  • GMP
  • HALAL
  • KOSHER
  • ISO 22000
  • HACCP
  • GMP
  • HALAL
  • KOSHER
  • ISO 22000
  • HACCP
  • GMP
  • HALAL
  • KOSHER

Iced Tea Premix Manufacturer and Supplier India


Starlon Naturals is a B2B iced tea premix manufacturer and cold water soluble beverage formulator based in Begusarai, India. We develop and supply cold-dissolution tea premixes for RTD beverage producers, RTM sachet brands, vending operators, HoReCa distributors, cloud kitchens, and QSR chains. Our cold tea premixes dissolve instantly in cold water without heating or brewing, with high-clarity performance and no sedimentation. All premixes are manufactured under ISO 22000:2018, HACCP, GMP, Halal, and Kosher certified conditions.

Iced tea premix powder

What Is a Cold Water Soluble Tea Premix? RTM vs RTD Explained

A cold water soluble tea premix is a powder blend formulated to dissolve completely in cold water without heating. Unlike standard black tea or green tea which require hot water extraction, cold-dissolution premixes use spray-dried instant tea extract (cold water soluble grade) combined with flavouring agents, citric acid, and optional sweetener and dairy components to produce a ready-made cold beverage.

Format Description Typical B2B Application
RTM (Ready-to-Mix) Powder concentrate. B2B buyer dissolves at point of preparation or adds to the dispensing system. Powder is the supplied product. Vending machines, HoReCa, cloud kitchens, café dispensers, bulk B2B supply. The buyer controls dosage and dilution.
RTD (Ready-to-Drink) Finished liquid beverage manufactured at scale using the premix powder. The RTD liquid is the final consumer product. FMCG iced tea brands, canned and bottled cold tea, retail shelf distribution. Buyer manufactures the liquid RTD using the powder as a base ingredient.
Private Label Retail Sachet Single-serve powder sachet with buyer brand label. Consumers add cold water and stir. D2C iced tea brands, grocery retail, convenience store, gift packs. Full private label branding available.

Iced Tea Premixes (RTM and Private Label)

  • Lemon Iced Tea: Black tea extract with natural lemon flavouring and citric acid. Classic cold beverage format. Available in sugar, sugar-reduced, and sugar-free variants.
  • Peach Iced Tea: Black tea or green tea extract with natural peach flavouring. Suitable for premium RTD positioning and retail private label.
  • Mango Iced Tea: Black tea extract with tropical mango flavouring. Popular in the Middle East, South Asian, and international tropical markets.
  • Green Tea Iced Premix: Cold water soluble green tea extract base with light flavouring. Suitable for wellness-positioned beverages, functional RTD, and health food retail.

Cold Chai Latte Premixes (RTM and Private Label)

  • Classic Cold Chai Latte: CTC black tea extract with dairy whitener, sugar, and classic chai spice profile. Suited to HoReCa, vending, and premium iced coffee-style positioning.
  • Masala Cold Chai Latte: Black tea with mixed spice blend (ginger, cardamom, cinnamon). Compatible with milk, oat milk, and plant-based whitener systems.
  • Saffron Chai Latte: Premium format with saffron flavouring. Suited to Middle East export, luxury hospitality, and gifting formats.
  • Dairy-Free Chai Latte: Plant-based whitener format for vegan and dairy-free product lines.
Cold water soluble tea premix

Applications

RTD Iced Tea Beverage Manufacturing

Bulk RTM powder supplied to FMCG and beverage manufacturers who produce finished RTD iced tea for retail, e-commerce, or food service channels. Cold water soluble extract dissolves at processing temperatures, enabling efficient large-batch production.

Vending Machine and Dispensing Systems

RTM format suited to automatic vending and dispensing equipment. High-clarity dissolution and no sedimentation are critical for vending machine performance and line cleanliness.

HoReCa, Hotel, and Cafe Beverage Menus

RTM bulk supply or single-serve sachet formats for hotels, restaurants, cafes, and cloud kitchens adding iced tea and cold chai latte to beverage menus without cold brew infrastructure.

QSR and Cloud Kitchen Chains

Bulk RTM supply for high-volume cold beverage production in quick-service restaurant chains. Consistent flavour and colour across all outlets supplied from a single premix lot.

Private Label Iced Tea Brands

Full private label service including formulation, sachet filling, labelling, and custom packaging.

Wellness and Functional Beverage Formulations

Green tea and speciality base premixes for brands developing wellness-positioned cold beverages. Buyers should verify applicable health claim authorisations for their target market before including antioxidant or functional claims on finished product labelling.

Certifications and Compliance

ISO 22000:2018

Food Safety Management System

HACCP

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points

GMP

Good Manufacturing Practice

Halal Certified

All iced tea premix variants produced under Halal certified conditions. Suitable for Middle East and international Islamic market supply.

Kosher Certified

All iced tea premix variants produced under Kosher certified conditions. Suitable for Jewish consumers and international markets.

Export compliance

products supplied to EU, UK, USA, Canada, UAE, and New Zealand. EU food additive regulations for flavouring agents confirmed on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

RTM (Ready-to-Mix) is a powder that is dissolved at the point of preparation. Starlon Naturals supplies RTM powders to vending operators and HoReCa for beverage preparation. RTD (Ready-to-Drink) is the finished beverage, which is manufactured by the buyer using the RTM base ingredient.
Cold water soluble grade tea extracts typically dissolve within 30-60 seconds with light stirring at temperatures above 10-15 degrees C. Confirm performance with ice at 0-5 degrees C for buyers using ice vending machines.
If the dairy-free variant is produced on shared equipment with dairy-containing variants, a "May Contain Milk" allergen statement is required. Confirm certifying body and cross-contamination controls before using "vegan" on any label or product listing.
Starlon Naturals iced tea premixes use natural flavouring agents and do not contain artificial preservatives. Artificial colours are not used.
Yes. To request a cold beverage formulation sample, specify your required variant (lemon, peach, mango, green tea, or cold chai latte), preferred format (RTM bulk powder, single-serve sachet, or private label), and sweetener specification.

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