How the process works? Farm registration and origin identification Each tea garden or smallholder farm receives a unique identification. Its location, farmer details, cultivation practices, and relevant certification records are documented. Harvesting and collection Farmers or collection agents record the plucking date, quantity of green leaves, farm ID, and collection details. A batch or lot ID links the leaves to their source. Transportation and factory intake The system records transfers between farmers, collection centres, transporters, and factories. Processing and batch tracking Manufacturing records link the incoming leaves to the processed tea batch, including processing dates, relevant quality checks, and any blending with other tea lots. Packaging and digital identity A unique batch number or traceability code is linked to the packaged product. A QR code on the pack connects consumers to the product's verified origin and supply chain records. Consumer verification Scanning the QR code can show the tea's growing region, producer details, harvesting and packaging dates, processing information, and verified sustainability or certification claims. Tea Companies Focusing on Product Traceability Iron Kettle Title QR-Code-Based Farm-to-Cup Tea Traceability Product Packaged tea with QR-code-based origin tracking Process Each tea pack carries a unique QR code that lets consumers access the farmer's name, geotagged farm location, exact plucking date and time, factory arrival details, and cultivation practices, including pesticide use. Source: PIB Darmona Title Digital Traceability Across Tea Production and Packaging Product Packaged tea sourced from its own estate and small tea growers in the Nilgiris Process Farmers, collection agents, and factory personnel record the movement of green tea leaves through the supply chain. A QR code on the packaged tea provides consumers with the origin region, farmer-producer details, procurement and packaging dates, and sustainable farming practices. Source: Solidard Network TRINITEA Title QR-Code-Based Tea Origin and Producer Traceability Product Traceable tea using the Tracebilitea app and QR-code-enabled packaging Process The system tracks green tea leaves from individual farmers and links origin and producer information with sustainable farming practices and subsequent production stages. Consumers scan the QR code to view the tea's origin and learn about the farmer-producers. Source: Company Website Croft Beverages Title Sprout to Sip Digital Tea Traceability Product Traceable teas sourced through farmer-owned processing facilities, including Earthly Delight and Ootyfresh Process Digital records link individual farmers and farms to farmer-producer company factories, where green leaves are collected and processed. Croft consolidates tea from these factories and supplies customers with traceability information covering the tea's journey from farm to consumer. Source: Company Website trustea Title Farm-to-Gate Digital Tea Traceability System Product Tracetea, a digital traceability application for the tea supply chain Process Farmers record plucking and sales information, while aggregators and factories document leaf collection, procurement, processing, and production records. The system maintains traceability from farms through factory dispatch and supports consumer assurance for trustea-certified tea. Source: Company Website Share this article