Tea Testing

Our services include detailed discussion about green tea, black tea, Assam tea, flavoured tea, instant tea, orthodox tea and masala tea. These are offered alongside other specialities including Kangra tea and CTC tea, for which all available types undergo scrutiny to guarantee that only the safest, highest quality and genuine products are offered to the market.

Testing Services Offered

At Mettex, our checklist of services is geared towards testing all elements of your tea products as follows; Each service guarantees the authenticity and safety of your tea, while also meeting all the standards of the tea industry.

That is why the article is titled “Evaluation of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids (PAs)”:

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) testing that our company offers identifies toxic alkaloids in tea at concentrations beginning from 1ppb. These are naturally-occurring plant compounds, which have toxic effects on humans and this are some of the reasons why tea should not be contaminated. The equipment that we use gives accurate results; it meets the regulatory requirements of tea safety for your tea business.

Pesticide Residue Testing

We offen test for pesticide residues in tea and we follow guidelines of Tea Board PPC & FSSAI, EU regulation and codex standards. Thus, employing GC-MS and LC-MS/MS, we are capable of identifying a diverse array of pesticides, which makes your tea safe for export and consumption to meet all the legal standards.

Ethylene Oxide Testing

Our ethylene oxide testing assesses the quantities of this deadly pesticide in tea and its metabolite, 2-chloro-ethanol. This service averts the noncompliance of the food safety statutes and makes certain that your tea is not contaminated with this poisonous product that has been banned in several countries throughout the world.

FSSAI Compliance Testing

Some of areas where the FSSAI compliance testing is done comprises a wide ranging set of parameters as required by the FSSAI. This includes testing for additional colours, moisture content, iron powder and the total catechins. Thus, conforming your tea to FSSAI standards, we support your clients’ trust in your product, and your adherence to food safety legislation.

Nutritional Testing

Our nutritional analysis essentially offers information on the various nutrients in your tea with details on calories, protein, fats, carbohydrates and minerals. With nutritional analysis of tea, we review the nutritional value of your tea to reflect the content as per the label and check on compliance to international food safety requirements.

Heavy Metals Tea Testing

We do the heavy metals analysis to determine whether tea contains toxic elements such as arsenic, cadmium, mercury as well as lead. The advance analytic methods include ICP-MS and microwave digestion to guarantee the elimination of these dangerous item from your tea.

Vitamin Testing

In our laboratory, we perform vitamin analysis to confirm the presence and quantities of vitamin A, C, D, E, K and several B vitamins in your tea. That is why we employ accurate techniques such as the HPLC and LC-MS/MS methods to guarantee your product’s nutritional compliance to domestic and imported standards.

Adulteration Testing

Among the analytical parameters for tea, we look for melamine, total polyphenols and caffeine levels. These tests aid in exposing the impostor teas and this means that your tea is not spiked with any product that may deceive the user and affect your company’s reputation.

Microbial Testing Tea

The microbial testing we do for tea looks for pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli among others. Through the tests of total plate count, yeast mould count, and bacterial pathogens, we assist in making your tea safe to consume for human beings.

Shelf-Life Study

We do shelf-life studies to determine their shelf life of your tea. Common dynamic tests adapted to evaluate time-temperature changes during storage include real time and accelerated tests with additional aspects to review; taste, aroma, color and safety. It assist you to know the right time to put your product on the shelves for sale and also the right time to replace it when the quality is no longer satisfactory.

Toxins as Products of Other Chemical Processes

We also examine naturally occurring toxic compounds like safrole, hyperfine, agaric acid, and hydrocyanic acid in tea. These substances are a hazard to health, and our testing makes sure that your tea is not affected by these cancers, keeping consumers safe.

Aflatoxins Testing

To ascertain that the tea you are using is free from carcinogenic aflatoxins, B1, B2, G1, and G2 we subject your samples to HPLC. They are substances that are usually produced by Aspergillus Flavus and when present in tea especially when it is stored improperly they are dangerous to the body hence this testing is very compulsory for any product.

Packing Material Analysis

To some extent, our packing material analysis guarantees the material used to package your tea is safe and of high quality. We look for overall migration and send in your pack for analysis to ensure they do not give out heavy metals or pesticide residues which can seep into the tea.

Iron Filings Testing

We scan tea for the existence of iron filing during analysis of FSSAI and ISO standards. This stems from the fact it would remove any possibility of metal contamination in your tea which is hazardous to health and certainly not good for your tea's taste.

Water Testing

We also offer comprehensive water testing services for various types of water used in tea production, including boiler feed water, stream water, and ETP/STP water. Ensuring water quality is vital for both tea production and environmental compliance, and we test to ensure water meets FSSAI and other regulatory standards.

Environmental Monitoring

Our environmental monitoring services can be used to assess the quality of air, water, and soil around your production facility. We offer services such as swab analysis, stack monitoring, air quality surveys, and testing for heavy metals in soil and water to help you ensure a safe and compliant production environment.

Soil Testing

We evaluate the quality and composition of soil used for tea cultivation through our soil testing services. Our inspection involves examining macronutrients, micronutrients, and pesticide residues to guarantee that the soil supports healthy, sustainable tea production.

Coal and Furnace Oil Testing

Our service includes testing coal for properties like moisture content, ash, volatiles, and calorific value to guarantee that it meets energy requirements for tea production. Testing furnace oil is conducted to verify its sulphur content and calorific value.

Compressed Air Quality Testing

Our compressed air quality testing is conducted to assess the safety and cleanliness of compressed air used in tea production. To ensure that the air quality meets safety standards, we measure parameters like dew point and oil content.

Why Choose Mettex?

We are experts in tea quality testing, offering a comprehensive range of services, from caffeine content analysis to tea sensory evaluation. Our focus is on ensuring that your products comply with global regulatory standards, including EU tea regulations, FDA tea compliance, and ISO tea standards. We provide test results that are accurate and reliable by utilizing tools such as GC-MS, HPLC, and spectroscopy analysis. Our services include herbal tea testing, green tea testing, and black tea analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Why is tea quality testing important?

Your products are safe for consumption, meet regulatory requirements, and are free from harmful contaminants when tea quality testing is done.

2. What is the method for detecting pesticide residues in tea?

 The use of advanced techniques like GC-MS and LC-MS/MS is used by us to detect pesticide residues in accordance with FSSAI, EU, EPA, and other international standards.

3. What is included in FSSAI compliance testing?

Our FSSAI compliance testing includes analysis for coloring agents, moisture content, iron filings, total catechins, and more, to ensure compliance with Indian food safety standards.

4. Can Mettex provide organic tea certification?

Yes, we provide testing services to ensure your tea meets the requirements for organic tea certification.

5. What testing methods do you provide for heavy metals in tea? 

Heavy metals like lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic are identified through the use of ICP-MS.