Singapore legislation
Regulation 155
Regulation 155
Instant tea
Subregulation 1
Instant tea shall be prepared from wholesome leaves of any of the varieties of Camellia sinesis and shall be in the form of free-flowing powder.
Subregulation 2
Instant tea shall contain —
(a)
not more than 15% (w/w) total ash;
(b)
not more than 6% (w/w) moisture;
(c)
not less than 4% (w/w) caffeine;
(d)
not less than 7% (w/w) tannin; and
(e)
no added colouring matter.
Subregulation 3
Instant tea shall dissolve in boiling water in 30 seconds with moderate stirring and the infusion shall have the colour, taste and flavour of freshly brewed tea.