Functional blends

Here’s a TESDA- and Oud Academia–aligned module on Functional Blends of Agarwood Leaf Tea (Non-Medical), focusing on food-grade, non-resin leaves, emphasizing sensory experience, branding, and regulatory compliance.

Functional Blends – Agarwood Leaf Tea (Non-Medical)

Premium Food-Grade Herbal Tea Module

1. Core Principle

“Enhancing flavor and aroma naturally, without making medical claims.”

Functional blends combine agarwood leaves with complementary culinary herbs to create aromatic, flavorful, and enjoyable teas, while remaining fully food-grade.

2. Example Blends & Profiles

BlendSensory ProfileNotes
Agarwood + PandanSweet, floral, slightly nutty aromaPandan enhances aroma and visual appeal; non-medicinal
Agarwood + LemongrassCitrusy, fresh, mildly herbalAdds bright aroma, refreshes palate; ideal for day-time tea
Agarwood + GingerWarm, spicy, mildly sweetAdds subtle pungency; good for comforting teas; non-medicinal claim only

3. Key Principles for Functional Blends

  1. Proportion & Balance
    • Maintain agarwood as primary leaf (50–70%)
    • Complementary herbs 30–50% for flavor enhancement
  2. Ingredient Quality
    • All herbs must be food-grade and contaminant-free
    • Follow washing, drying, and storage protocols
  3. Sensory Harmony
    • Consider aroma, taste, color, and texture
    • Avoid overpowering agarwood’s subtle flavor
  4. Batch Traceability
    • Record harvest origin, blend ratio, and processing method
    • Supports FDA-PH compliance, export readiness, and TESDA traceability standards

4. Processing Workflow for Functional Blends

  1. Harvest & Sort – Agarwood leaves + companion herbs
  2. Sanitation & Optional Washing – Follow hygiene protocols
  3. Drying – Sun-drying (controlled), cabinet, or low-temp dehydrator
  4. Blending – Mix leaves in predefined ratios
  5. Batch Coding & Traceability – Record blend composition, processing date, and drying method
  6. Packaging – Food-grade, moisture-proof, labeled with ingredient list, origin, batch code
  7. Quality Assessment – Color, aroma, texture, and moisture content checks

5. TESDA-Aligned Learning Outcomes

Learners will be able to:

  1. Formulate non-medical functional blends of agarwood leaf tea
  2. Apply hygiene, drying, and blending protocols
  3. Maintain batch traceability, allergen awareness, and regulatory-compliant labeling
  4. Conduct sensory evaluation for aroma, taste, and visual appeal
  5. Document blend composition and quality checks for each batch

6. Regulatory Considerations

  • No health or therapeutic claims allowed; only sensory descriptors: aromatic, refreshing, soothing, comforting
  • FDA-PH labeling requirements:
    • Complete ingredient list
    • Batch code, harvest/processing date
    • Food-grade certification
  • Export / ASEAN compliance: ensure all herbs meet safety and contaminant standards

7. Training Disclaimer

This module applies exclusively to food-grade agarwood leaves and herbal companion blends.
Resin, heartwood, or medicinal claims are outside this scope.

✅ Ideal For:

  • TESDA CBLM & herbal tea blending modules
  • Oud Academia premium functional tea formulation courses
  • Plantation SOPs for harvest, drying, blending, and packaging
  • Food-grade export-ready tea production

I can next create:

  1. A visual infographic showing the three functional blends (Agarwood + pandan, lemongrass, ginger) with aroma & flavor profiles
  2. A batch formulation template for functional blends
  3. Integration into your TESDA submission package with traceability, drying, and quality modules

Do you want me to make the functional blends infographic next?