Singapore legislation

Regulation 155

of Food Regulations

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.