Why India: world-famous origin teas (Assam, Darjeeling, Nilgiri) and GI-tagged coffees (Coorg, Chikmagalur, Wayanad, Araku) backed by strong export momentum—ideal for private-label leaf teas, specialty coffees, blends, and herbal infusions.

Market proof (hard numbers)

• Tea: India’s tea exports in FY 2024–25 rose 2.85% to 257.88 million kg; by value, tea exports reached ~US$0.92B (Apr–Mar).
  
• Coffee: India’s coffee exports hit a record ~US$1.81B in FY 2024–25 (Apr–Mar).

Origin edge you can name on-page: Darjeeling (India’s first registered GI), Nilgiri Orthodox (GI), Assam; coffees with GI tags include Coorg Arabica, Chikmagalur Arabica, Wayanad Robusta, Bababudangiris Arabica, Araku Valley Arabica.

What we can build for you (illustrative)

• Origin & estate teas: Assam CTC/orthodox, Darjeeling (1st/2nd flush), Nilgiri (round-the-year pluck).
  
• Blends & formats: leaf, CTC, pyramids/teabags, RTI (ready-to-infuse) cold-brew sachets.
  
• Specialty coffees: estate microlots, washed/natural honeys; single-origin Arabicas from Coorg/Chikmagalur/Araku; fine Robustas from Wayanad.
  
• Ready infusions/tisanes: caffeine-free botanicals (e.g., lemongrass, chamomile) and wellness blends (no health claims).
  

Quality & grading we lock in

• Tea grading: offer orthodox grades (e.g., FTGFOP) and CTC grades (BOP/BP/OF/PF/D) to spec; tastings per ISO 3103:2019 for consistent sensory evaluation.
  
• Coffee grading: screen size (e.g., Screen 17/18 “AA”), defect counts, moisture/water activity, and SCA cupping scores (target 80+ where specified).
  

Compliance & safety (US/EU/India)

• India (FSSAI): labels per Labelling & Display Regulations, 2020 (name, net quantity, veg/non-veg symbol for infusions with botanicals, FSSAI licence, MRP, date coding). We supply print-ready label copy.
  
• EU: pesticide MRLs under Regulation (EC) 396/2005—we align farm/processor controls and provide residue test reports (e.g., nicotine/anthraquinone controls as applicable).
  
• US: FDA 21 CFR 101 general nutrition/ingredient labelling (tea/coffee typically simple ingredient declarations; NFP rules depend on formulation/claims).
  
• GI & origin protection: we reference Tea Board/Coffee Board GI frameworks in product copy and artwork to preserve origin value.
  

Packaging engineered for freshness (retail & e-com)

• Tea: high-barrier pouches or tins; nitrogen flush for delicate aromatics; sachet materials validated for infusion.
  
• Coffee: high-barrier bags with one-way degassing valves for whole-bean freshness; oxygen/moisture targets based on shelf-life studies.
  
• Transit-ready: ISTA-led drop/compression; barcode files GS1/ISO verified.
  

How IndiaUnbox delivers (end-to-end)

• Brief → cupping/infusion targets: flavor notes, caffeine profile, origin story, price band. We sample multiple estates/lots to hit your spec (ISO 3103 for tea; SCA protocol for coffee cuppings).
  
• Cluster-based shortlists: Assam/Dooars, Darjeeling, Nilgiri for teas; Coorg/Chikmagalur/Wayanad/Araku for coffees—audited processors with export track records.
  
• Food-safety & residue plan: micro (TPC/yeast/mould), residues to destination limits; pesticide MRL screens aligned to EU lists; documentation pack (CoA, DoC).
  
• Branding & formats: pyramid/duplex sachets, tins, glass canisters; grind profiles for filter/espresso; RTI cold-brew kits; multilingual artwork redlined for FSSAI/EU/US.
  
• Price & timing: we watch Tea Board volumes/export lanes and Coffee Board export prints to time buys and negotiate.
  

Typical MOQs & lead times (guide)

• Leaf/CTC teas: 1,000–5,000 packs/SKU • 35–55 days post-approval
  
• Teabags/infusions: 3,000–10,000 sachets/SKU • 40–60 days
  
• Whole-bean/ground coffee: 1,000–3,000 bags/SKU • 35–55 days
  

Suggested stat badges for the page

• Tea exports: 257.88 M kg (FY 2024–25) • ~US$0.92B.
  
• Coffee exports: ~US$1.81B (FY 2024–25)—record high.
  
• GI strength: Darjeeling = India’s first GI; Nilgiri Orthodox (GI); Coorg/Araku, etc. GI-tagged coffees.

Bottom line: India’s celebrated origins and rising export base make teas and coffees a safe, scalable private-label bet. IndiaUnbox plugs you into the right gardens and estates, locks quality, compliance, and freshness, and ships on-brand, shelf-ready products worldwide.