Tea Flavorist

Job Title:

Location:

Experience:

Key Responsibilities

• Flavor Development & Blending

• Design, prototype, and refine tea blends (black, green, oolong, herbal) to meet consumer profiles and market trends.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and formal taste panels; translate feedback into actionable recipe adjustments.

• Innovation & R&D

• Lead R&D projects for new flavor concepts, functional teas, and specialty infusions (e.g., wellness, herbal, ready‑to‑drink formats).
• Collaborate with procurement to source high‑quality raw materials and assess seasonal tea harvests.

• Process Optimization

• Work closely with production teams to scale recipes from lab to commercial batches, ensuring consistency and cost‑efficiency.
• Implement quality controls and troubleshooting protocols for flavor stability and shelf‑life.

• Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure all blends comply with FSSAI, global export, and labeling regulations.
• Maintain up‑to‑date documentation for product dossiers and certifications.

• Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor and train junior flavorists and lab technicians in sensory evaluation, blending techniques, and quality standards.
• Partner with Marketing and Sales to align flavor profiles with brand positioning and consumer insights.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 13 years

  of hands‑on experience in tea flavor development, preferably within large tea manufacturing or R&D organizations.
• Proven track record of successfully launching new tea products and blends in domestic and international markets.
• Deep understanding of tea chemistry, sensory science, and global tea varietals (e.g., Assam, Darjeeling, Nilgiri).
• Strong familiarity with flavor extraction technologies and analytical instrumentation (e.g., GC‑MS, HPLC).

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional sensory acuity and palate calibration.
• Advanced knowledge of food safety standards (FSSAI, HACCP, ISO) and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent project management, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in English (Tamil proficiency a plus).
• Leadership mindset with experience in cross‑functional team collaboration.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science & Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field.
• Additional certifications in sensory evaluation or flavor chemistry are advantageous.

How to Apply:

Send your CV, a brief portfolio of developed blends, and salary expectations to tanushree@jaytea.com with the subject line “Senior Tea Flavorist – Coimbatore.”