Company Profile

Products

Spictex International is one of the largest manufacturer and exporter of Darjeeling tea, Assam orthodox, CTC, green Tea white tea, oolong tea & flavor tea, organic tea. We bring to you a well made Darjeeling tea which is excellent in taste and brings the real memory Darjeeling tea at your home. We have been consistently offering the millions of cups of quality tea, year after year. Our manufacturing unit and quality managements are act as an added advantage for us and assist us in difficult task and operations.

We also pay the huge attention towards the packaging of these products so that the freshness of these products should be maintained. Moreover our all products are healthy, full of nutrition, and mouthwatering in taste. Our voluminous experience in this sector guarantees that, we offer you the very best. Best of all that we offer you this at very honest prices.

Other Products

White Teas	Organic Teas	Assam CTC Teas
Golden Tips	Herbal Teas	Sikkim Teas
Silver Tips	Flavour Teas	Kangra Valley Teas
Oolong Teas	Instant Teas	Nilgiri Teas
Needle Teas	Tea Bags	Nepal Teas

Assam Orthodox		Darjeeling Tea		CTC Tea		Green Tea

Quatily

We lay complete emphasis on the quality of the products. We have a quality policy that helps us in delivering world class tea to our clients. For supplying international quality products to the clients, we source the tea from best of the tea plantations in Assam, Nilgiri, Darjeeling or from Kanga Valley. On the procurement of the testing laboratory based in both Delhi and Kolkata. The tea is tested on different quality parameters selected tea, our quality inspectors and tea testers conduct necessary quality checks in our in-house like:

Liquor (Tea color)

Flavor

Taste

Brewing

After the tea is approved by testers then only, we procure them from the processing units and send to our packaging unit where the products are packed in safe and attractive packing or we advice our Bulk Tea client to buy. The quality tea offered by us is a value for money.

We have a comprehensive in-house quality system called "QAS = Quality Assurance System". QAS covers various aspects if ISO (International Standards Organization Guidelines) GMP (U.S. FDA's Good Manufacturing Practices Guidelines), HACCP (Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points-a afety monitoring system of the U.S. food industry).

All our products are licensed under Food Products Order 1955 (FPO 1955).Socite Generale De Surveillance (SGS) is world's largest international Quality Control, Inspection, Testing and Verification organisation offering a wide range of quality, quantity and related technical services.

SGS has its global headquarters in Geneva and operates in 143 countries across the global width over 300 companies and more than 36,000 employees. SGS services help to minimise risk due to delay, damage and loss and also provide independent verification and advice.

All BGI products before dispatch are inspected and certified by SGS. We are members of Indias Premier Trade Organisations in specific fields viz. TEA BOARD, CALAUTTA TEA TRADERS ASSOCIATION (CTTA), TEA AUCTION BUYERS’ ASSOCIATION OF CALCUTTA (TABAC), INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION (ITA), SPICES BOARD.

Other Business

Spices

No country in the world produces as many kinds of spices as India. At present, India produces around 2.5 million tonnes of different spices valued at approximately 3 billion US $, and holds the premier position in the world. Because of the varying climates - from tropical to sub-tropical to temperate-almost all spices are grown in this country. In almost all the 25 states and seven union territories of India, at least one spice is grown in abundance. A list of major Indian Spices is given below.

Export.

SPICTEX INTERNATIONAL is a progressive company covering the global market with high Quality Indian teas. We are one of the leading exporters of tea from India, supplying top Quality Darjeeling, Assam (CTC and Orthodox) and Nilgiri teas to the International Market at competitive prices. This would not be possible were it not for the fact that we provide highly personalised, efficient and prompt service.

Currently we are exporting Indian tea to Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, UK, USA, Chile and the Middle East. W e export all varieties of teas from North and South India, in bulk, packaged, tea bags, metal caddies, wooden chestlets and also Mail Order Sales. We export tea bags, both single and double chambered, with soft and hard tags and envelops made of paper and aluminium foil. We also market a unique blend under our own brand name, packed in real attractive packing like Metal Caddies, Wooden Chestlets, Velvet Bags, Attractive Jute bags and Boxes, Hand Crafted Packing etc. for general and corporate gifts.

Our Corporate office just behind the Tea Board of India and close to Calautta Tea Trading Association (CTTA) ensure the smooth functioning of all the major activities of industry and office being close to Calcutta Auction center one of the largest tea auction in the world and all the major tea brokers around ensure the widest selection of both North and South Indian teas and help us to purchase the best tea. This put together with the warehousing and blending facilities in Calcutta, ideally complements with two major port (Kolkata port & Haldia port) from were shipments are executed.
We guarantee our support and co-operation to our clients at all times, so that they may reap the benefits through the easy and efficient availability of the world famous, best-selling Indian teas. Our clients will naturally benefit from the close co-operation and efficient business support that we provide. All orders, whether small or large, are given equal importance and are taken care of with the same level of care and attention that SPICTEX INTERNATIONAL is known for, as we believe that every customer is important.

Packing

We specialised in packing teas under the brand name of our clients besides our own.
We develop the designs and do the artworks for your packing as per your specifications under your own brand name. We guarantee the complete confidentiality of your artworks, designs and packings.

We enjoy working with customers having varied requirements - many of them buy large quantities, others purchase smaller volumes, some demand premium teas while the rest need the less expensive sorts. Even the bulk packaging requirements vary from conventional plywood chests to corrugated cardboard boxes, multiwall paper sacks to gunny bags.

The teas are packed in a variety of standardized tea chests, jute bags as well as paper sacks to suit the preferences of the buyers.

Packet In: -

Velvet Bag: - Nt. Wt. - 50 gms, 100 gms.

Silk Bag: - Nt. Wt. - 50 gms, 100 gms.

Foil Envelope: - Nt. Wt. - 100 gms.

Silver Plated Box: - Nt. Wt. - 100 gms, 200 gms.

Wooden Hunting Box: - Nt. Wt. - 100 gms.

Tea & Health

What is tea?

The tea one drinks is manufactured from the leaves and buds of a plant whose botanical name is CAMELLIA SINENSIS. It is entirely different from from "Herbal Tea" which is not at all a product of the Camellia Sinensis.

What are the different types of tea?

Basically there are two types of tea - Green Tea and Black Tea. The green leaf or the raw material is the same for these varieties of tea. There are three types of Black tea manufacture - CTC, Orthodox and Legg Cutt. In India, 99% of total tea production is in the form of black tea. Out of the total black tea production, CTC constitutes over 85% and the balance is orthodox. In the world scenario Green tea constitutes about 22%. In the Black tea segment, CTC constitutes about 45%.

Difference between black and green tea.

Black and green tea refer to the colour of the tea leaf after processing. Green and regular (black) tea both come from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant (a member of the evergreen family that thrives in semi-tropical climates). The difference lies in the way they are processed. Regular (black) tea(like the tea consumed in India) is produced when newly harvested leaves are crushed and exposed to air. This enzymatic process changes the color of the leaves from green to brown, and when dried to black, results in a delicious, rich flavor and color. Green tea leaves are typically heated with steam. This stops enzymatic activity, allowing for the color and flavor to most closely resemble the raw tea leaf. Both Black and green tea are broadly equally rich in antioxidants and have similar health giving properties. Black tea is normally consumed with or without milk but green tea is generally consumed without milk.

Where is tea produced in India?

Assam, Dooars, Darjeeling, Terai, Tripura, Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Tamilnadu, Karnataka and Kerala etc.

What is Darjeeling Tea?

Tea manufactured from tea plants that grow in Darjeeling (West Bengal, India) is called Darjeeling tea.. It is famous for its unique flavor and quality. The Tea Board has developed a special logo for Darjeeling tea. Only those retail tea packets containing 100% Darjeeling tea can use this logo.

How is tea sold in India?

There are basically two types of tea sales in India - through Auctions and Private Sales, also called as ex- garden sales. In Auction sales, tea is auctioned at auction centers through brokers to buyers who either sell it to wholesalers / retailers or export to overseas markets. About 50 - 60 % of total production is sold at seven Auction centers in India, namely Kolkata, Guwahati, Siliguri, Amritsar, Cochin, Coimbatore and Coonoor.

Is there any restriction on import into India?

Tea is generally placed in the Restricted category of the EXIM policy. Through special Import License tea can be imported by paying import duty. Since August 1998, tea is being freely imported from the SAARC countries. Under the EQU / EPZ units tea can be imported for re exports after value addition.

What is the consumption of tea in India?

Projected to be 657 million Kgs. During 1999, the per capita consumption is about 650 gm per annum.

What kinds of tea are available in India?

Loose tea, Packet tea, Tea bags and Instant tea.

What is the proportionate consumption share of loose tea vis a vis packet tea?

Packet tea constitutes 35%.

Types of tea packages used in India?

Plywood tea chests, Jute bags, Paper Sacks, HDPEbags, Chestlets, Paper cartons, etc.
Quality norms maintained by Indian tea

Quality control strictly conforms to IS 9723 and Prevention of Food & Adulteration Act (PFA). Disposal of tea waste is done through the tea waste control of 1959. Many gardens are now taking quality certifications under ISO 9002.
Various statutory obligations
The tea plantation industry is strictly guided by various statutory Orders through the Acts of Parliament like - Tea Act, Essential Commodities Act, Plantation Labour Act, Factories Act, PFA Act, Standards of Weights and Measures act etc.


How many cups of tea should be consumed in a day?

Tea is a beverage consumed by the masses for centuries. An average tea drinker consumes about three to four cups of tea in a day. Dr J. H. Weisburger, Director Emeritus, American Health Foundation recommends that a regular intake of six to ten cups a day, will contribute to your health and well being.

Tea and diabetes.

There are scientific research studies conducted on rats on the role of tea in diabetes (A. Gomes, J. R. Vedasiromoni, M. Das, R. M. Sharma, D. K. Ganguly - Anti-hyperglycemic effect of black tea (Camellia sinensis) in rat, Journal of ethnopharmocology, 1994. This study has shown that hot water extract of black tea has significantly reduced the blood glucose level and was found to possess both preventive and curative effects on experimentally produced diabetes in rats.

What is the role of tea in improving bone conditions?

According to a study published in the April 2000 issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the study suggests that nutrients found in tea, such as flavonoids, may positively influence bone mineral density (BMD) and that tea drinking may protect against osteoporosis in older women.

Elaborate on the antioxidants present in tea.

Tea is one of the richest natural sources of antioxidants. In test tube studies, results show that the flavonoids in tea are more powerful antioxidants than the commonly recognized antioxidants vitamin C, vitamin E and beta-carotene, found in many fruits and vegetables. It is important to remember that tea is not a substitute for fruits and vegetables, as they provide a range of essential nutrients. Drinking tea in a diet with a combination of fruits and vegetables is a refreshing way to health.

What is the importance of Tea in the national economy?

An eco- friendly industry. The tea industry employs more than one million workers. About ten million people depend on the industry for livelihood. The tea industry provides a substantial amount of revenue to the nation as well as the state exchequers. The industry earns substantial foreign exchange. A lot of ancillary industries are associated with the tea industry like packaging, jute, transport, fertilizer, coal and petroleum etc. The industry is involved in a lot of social welfare activities which are highly commended by the government and the people. For example, the industry is consciously implementing family welfare programs among its workforce, an effort whole- heartedly supported by ITA's own workforce, The Tea Board and the United Nations.