Tea Taster - Speciality Tea

Role overview

This position is for a Tea Taster working in Research & Development, with a focus on instant premixes and functional beverages. Based in Coimbatore, the role is full-time and involves combining sensory expertise with hands-on laboratory work to help develop and evaluate new beverage formulations.

What you will do

• Carry out bench-scale trials for instant premixes, flavoured teas, herbal infusions, and functional beverage concepts.
• Work with raw ingredients such as flavour powders, sweetening agents, stabilizers, herbal extracts, excipients, and functional actives.
• Measure, combine, dissolve, and disperse ingredients accurately according to formulation plans.
• Assess sensory characteristics including flavour, fragrance, colour, clarity, mouthfeel, and how well the product dissolves.
• Keep detailed records such as formulation sheets, batch documentation, trial logs, and sample tracking information.
• Assist with stability testing by observing moisture content, flow properties, and shelf-life performance over time.
• Follow laboratory hygiene, safety, and GLP requirements at all times.
• Work closely with Production during scale-up work and coordinate with Quality Assurance for analytical checks and validation support.

Skills and knowledge needed

• Working knowledge of instant premix and beverage formulation basics.
• Familiarity with sweeteners, stabilizers, and herbal extracts.
• Practical lab skills in weighing, blending, and preparing samples.
• Comfort using documentation systems, batch records, and MS Excel.
• Understanding of food safety principles and GMP requirements.
• Strong sensory judgement and a sharp eye for detail.
• Ability to think analytically and maintain structured records.

Preferred background

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline is preferred. Prior experience of 1 to 3 years in beverage R&D, tea tasting, or premix formulation will be an advantage. Exposure to herbal beverage or functional drink development is also beneficial.

Performance expectations

• Trials should be conducted with accuracy and consistency.
• Sensory evaluation outcomes should be dependable and well recorded.
• Documentation and batch records should be completed on time.
• Work must comply with GLP, GMP, and safety norms.
• Support should be effective during scale-up and commercialization activities.

Application note

Interested candidates are expected to send an updated resume along with their current CTC, expected CTC, and notice period to the contact email provided by the employer.

Additional information

Department: Research & Development

Employment type: Full-Time

Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India