TeaSage CONSULTANCY

Factory Audits

Practical audits and improvement programmes that help tea factories raise quality, cut waste and compete in premium markets.

Better Processes, Better Tea

Quality is made in the factory. Small inefficiencies in withering, rolling, fermentation or drying can reduce the value of an entire season’s production, often without anyone noticing until the tea reaches the buyer.

TeaSage brings over a decade of hands-on factory experience to every audit. We work alongside your team to identify gaps, prioritise improvements and build lasting quality systems. Our production excellence programmes help factories improve profitability, quality consistency, energy efficiency and market competitiveness.

What's Included

Everything this service covers, built around your business needs.

Process Audits

A detailed review of every stage, from leaf intake and withering to drying and sorting, to find where quality and efficiency are lost.

Quality Tasting & Evaluation

Professional cupping and grading that shows exactly how your teas compare with market expectations.

Quality Improvement Programmes

Step-by-step plans that turn audit findings into consistent, higher-value production.

Production Efficiency

Practical changes that reduce energy use, waste and cost per kilo without compromising quality.

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Sustainability Advisory

Guidance on certifications and sustainable practices that protect the environment and open doors to premium markets.

Buyer Due Diligence

Independent supplier checks and supply verification, so you can source African tea with confidence.

Market Intelligence

Clear, current insight on tea prices, buyer demand and supply trends, so you can make confident decisions in a fast-changing market.

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