RTD tea lives or dies on authenticity. matai Gold series tea concentrates – oolong, hawthorn and companions – deliver genuine tea character surviving pasteurization.
Key Highlights
- Gold Oolong Tea (G4): authentic roasted character for RTD and vape crossover
- Tea-fruit fusion support: peach-oolong, lemon-black-tea pairings
- Pasteurization-stable performance validated for RTD processes
The Gold Series Tea Platform
matai Gold series (G1-G5) includes tea profiles built from actual tea character analysis rather than generic “tea” accord. Gold Oolong Tea (G4) delivers roasted, mineral oolong authenticity; Golden Hawthorn (G3) provides the traditional Chinese beverage bridge.
RTD Formulation Notes
Tea concentrates integrate at 0.3-0.8% in RTD matrices. For tea-fruit fusions, pair tea base (0.3-0.5%) with fruit top (0.2-0.4%) – matai technical team provides pairing guidance per SKU combination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tea flavors suit RTD?
Oolong, black tea and jasmine profiles with fruit fusion variants dominate RTD tea growth.
Do tea flavors survive pasteurization?
matai Gold tea concentrates are validated for RTD pasteurization processes with stability data available.
Next step: Explore tea profiles via sample request.