Natural Extracts Contain: Natural Ethyl Alcohol and Natural Flavors

Tea Flavor Extract, Natural is a concentrated liquid crafted to deliver the genuine taste of tea into various food and beverage applications. This extract encapsulates the essence of freshly brewed tea, providing a rich, aromatic profile that is both refreshing and versatile. It is extensively used in the food industry to infuse products with a natural tea flavor, enhancing the sensory experience without the need for brewing. Applications:

Tea Flavor Extract is frequently utilized in a diverse array of food and beverage products. It is perfect for inclusion in ready-to-drink beverages, such as iced teas and flavored waters, offering a consistent tea flavor without brewing. In baked goods, it can impart a subtle tea note to cakes, cookies, and pastries. Sauces and dressings can also benefit from its unique flavor profile, adding a sophisticated twist to traditional recipes. Additionally, it is suitable for use in dairy products, such as ice creams and yogurts, where it can enhance the overall flavor complexity.

Benefit:

Using Tea Flavor Extract provides several functional and business benefits. It ensures flavor consistency across batches, crucial for maintaining product quality and consumer satisfaction. The concentrate is cost-efficient, as a small amount is sufficient to achieve the desired flavor intensity, reducing the need for large quantities of raw tea leaves. Furthermore, it supports clean-label initiatives, as it is derived from natural sources and does not contain any artificial ingredients, appealing to health-conscious consumers seeking products with minimal artificial additives.

Versatility:

The versatility of Tea Flavor Extract allows for its use in a broad spectrum of culinary applications. Its concentrated nature means that only a small amount is needed to achieve the desired flavor, providing flexibility in flavor control and enabling product innovation. This adaptability makes it an excellent choice for R&D teams looking to experiment with new flavor combinations or to enhance existing formulations with a natural tea essence.

Quality Assurance:

Tea Flavor Extract is manufactured under stringent quality control measures to ensure safety and consistency. The production process involves careful selection of raw materials and advanced extraction techniques to preserve the natural flavor compounds. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing to meet industry standards, ensuring that the final product is of the highest quality and free from contaminants.

Sustainability:

The sourcing and manufacturing of Tea Flavor Extract align with sustainable practices. The raw materials are sourced from environmentally responsible suppliers who prioritize sustainable farming methods. The production process is designed to minimize waste and reduce environmental impact, supporting the growing trend towards sustainable ingredient sourcing in the food industry.

Storage:

To maintain the freshness and potency of Tea Flavor Extract, it should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, it is recommended to keep the container tightly sealed and refrigerated to preserve its quality. Proper storage will ensure that the extract retains its flavor integrity over time.

Flavor Extracts Product Applications: cookies, cream cheese frosting, custard, energy drinks liquid, fruit snacks, fudge, gummy candy, honey, hookah, hot processed soaps, ice cream, jell-o, juice, kombucha, lotions, marshmallow frosting, milk, milkshakes, pie filling, popsicle, room spray, salt scrubs, shampoo, soda, sugar scrubs, shampoo, soda, sugar salt scrubs, syrup, toothpaste, vinegar, vodka, water, yogurt, bath bombs, bath salts, beer, body mist, body spray, brewed coffee, brewed team butter, oil based frosting, cakes, cheesecake, cold process soaps, conditioners. See full product applications guide →

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Usage Levels  - Flavor Extracts: Starting usage is 0.25% up to 4% of the overall recipe

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Tea Flavor Extract, Natural

There’s nothing like a warm cup of tea on as chilly day or a mug of tea when you’re feeling a little under the weather. Tea can calm the nerves and relax the senses—and it tastes really good. Tea Flavor Extract is the ideal ingredient to incorporate into clear beverages, sauces, and more to create that same warming, relaxing feeling.

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Natural Extracts Contain: Natural Ethyl Alcohol and Natural Flavors

Tea Flavor Extract, Natural is a concentrated liquid crafted to deliver the genuine taste of tea into various food and beverage applications. This extract encapsulates the essence of freshly brewed tea, providing a rich, aromatic profile that is both refreshing and versatile. It is extensively used in the food industry to infuse products with a natural tea flavor, enhancing the sensory experience without the need for brewing. Applications:

Tea Flavor Extract is frequently utilized in a diverse array of food and beverage products. It is perfect for inclusion in ready-to-drink beverages, such as iced teas and flavored waters, offering a consistent tea flavor without brewing. In baked goods, it can impart a subtle tea note to cakes, cookies, and pastries. Sauces and dressings can also benefit from its unique flavor profile, adding a sophisticated twist to traditional recipes. Additionally, it is suitable for use in dairy products, such as ice creams and yogurts, where it can enhance the overall flavor complexity.

Benefit:

Using Tea Flavor Extract provides several functional and business benefits. It ensures flavor consistency across batches, crucial for maintaining product quality and consumer satisfaction. The concentrate is cost-efficient, as a small amount is sufficient to achieve the desired flavor intensity, reducing the need for large quantities of raw tea leaves. Furthermore, it supports clean-label initiatives, as it is derived from natural sources and does not contain any artificial ingredients, appealing to health-conscious consumers seeking products with minimal artificial additives.

Versatility:

The versatility of Tea Flavor Extract allows for its use in a broad spectrum of culinary applications. Its concentrated nature means that only a small amount is needed to achieve the desired flavor, providing flexibility in flavor control and enabling product innovation. This adaptability makes it an excellent choice for R&D teams looking to experiment with new flavor combinations or to enhance existing formulations with a natural tea essence.

Quality Assurance:

Tea Flavor Extract is manufactured under stringent quality control measures to ensure safety and consistency. The production process involves careful selection of raw materials and advanced extraction techniques to preserve the natural flavor compounds. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing to meet industry standards, ensuring that the final product is of the highest quality and free from contaminants.

Sustainability:

The sourcing and manufacturing of Tea Flavor Extract align with sustainable practices. The raw materials are sourced from environmentally responsible suppliers who prioritize sustainable farming methods. The production process is designed to minimize waste and reduce environmental impact, supporting the growing trend towards sustainable ingredient sourcing in the food industry.

Storage:

To maintain the freshness and potency of Tea Flavor Extract, it should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, it is recommended to keep the container tightly sealed and refrigerated to preserve its quality. Proper storage will ensure that the extract retains its flavor integrity over time.

Flavor Extracts Product Applications: cookies, cream cheese frosting, custard, energy drinks liquid, fruit snacks, fudge, gummy candy, honey, hookah, hot processed soaps, ice cream, jell-o, juice, kombucha, lotions, marshmallow frosting, milk, milkshakes, pie filling, popsicle, room spray, salt scrubs, shampoo, soda, sugar scrubs, shampoo, soda, sugar salt scrubs, syrup, toothpaste, vinegar, vodka, water, yogurt, bath bombs, bath salts, beer, body mist, body spray, brewed coffee, brewed team butter, oil based frosting, cakes, cheesecake, cold process soaps, conditioners. See full product applications guide →

Usage Levels  - Flavor Extracts: Starting usage is 0.25% up to 4% of the overall recipe

Learn more with our resource guides →

The Flavor Guy: Best Uses for Flavor Extracts

The Flavor Guy, goes through a quick rundown of how extracts are made, their best uses and applications, and the percentages by volume that you should be using for your flavoring needs.

FAQs

A flavor extract is a concentrated liquid that captures the essence of natural ingredients like vanilla beans, almonds, or citrus fruits. Made by extracting flavors through organic alcohol or glycerin-based solutions, these potent extracts deliver authentic taste to your recipes with just a few drops. Nature’s Flavors natural and organic flavor extracts elevate your creations without any artificial ingredients or synthetic additives.

While often used interchangeably, these products have distinct characteristics:

Extracts are made by infusing natural ingredients in alcohol, creating authentic flavor profiles. They're typically alcohol-based and offer the most natural taste.

Concentrates are highly potent versions of flavorings, requiring less product per use. They are often water-soluble and perfect for beverages and candies.

Artificial extracts are synthesized in laboratories using chemical compounds to mimic natural flavors. While less expensive, they lack the complexity and depth of natural ingredients and may contain synthetic additives.

Natural extracts are derived from natural ingredients. Nature’s Flavors’ natural extracts contain complex flavor compounds that create depth and nuance in your recipes, delivering authentic taste with the integrity your customers deserve.

Which is better? Nature's Flavors' natural extracts deliver superior flavor, clean ingredients, and no artificial chemicals. For businesses serving health-conscious consumers, natural extracts aren't just better, they're essential. Natural extracts offer ingredients customers feel good about, a powerful selling point for any product line.

Proper storage preserves your natural extracts' potency and extends their lifespan:

Store in a cool, dark place away from heat sources and direct sunlight. A pantry or cupboard away from your stove is ideal since heat and light degrade delicate flavors over time.

Keep bottles tightly sealed between uses to prevent alcohol evaporation and maintain concentration.

Avoid temperature fluctuations, so DO NOT refrigerate extracts; condensation can introduce moisture and dilute the product.

Use clean utensils when measuring to prevent contamination.

Maintain original packaging when possible, as dark glass bottles protect against light exposure better than clear containers.

Our made-to-order natural and organic extracts are best used within three years from purchase for optimal flavor potency, though the alcohol acts as a natural preservative that prevents true spoilage.

Start with about 0.25% to 4% by weight of the overall recipe, and build gradually.  Finding the perfect amount of a natural flavor extract for your recipe is an art form and requires practice! Natural extracts are highly concentrated, so start with less than you think you need and add more if desired. Natural extracts develop and bloom in your recipes, so what seems subtle during mixing often intensifies beautifully in the finished product. This measured approach creates balanced, crave-worthy flavors that keep customers coming back for more

Our natural and organic extracts are potent. If you notice a minty, medicinal taste on your palate, or find yourself still tasting the flavor an hour after enjoying your creation, you've crossed the line from perfectly flavored to over-extracted. The art of using natural flavor extracts lies in restraint. You want to tease the taste buds, not overwhelm them. 

Signs you've over-flavored:

  • Persistent flavor that lingers long after eating
  • Overpowering taste that masks other ingredients
  • Minty or cooling sensation on the palate

Our natural flavor extracts are remarkably versatile beyond basic baking:

Baking: Add to cake batters, cookie dough, frostings, and pastry creams. Start with recipe recommendations (typically ½-2 teaspoons) and adjust to taste. Natural extracts provide richer flavor than artificial alternatives, so you may need less than conventional recipes suggest.

Beverages: Enhance coffee, hot chocolate, smoothies, cocktails, and homemade sodas with 2-3 drops per serving for clean, authentic flavor.

No-bake desserts: Stir into whipped cream, yogurt, puddings, and ice cream bases for instant flavor transformation without artificial aftertaste.

Breakfast foods: Elevate pancakes, waffles, french toast, and oatmeal with a splash during preparation.

Savory applications: Some extracts (like almond or coconut) complement marinades, sauces, and glazes in unexpected ways.

Food and beverage manufacturers, caterers, restaurants, bakers, brewers, and more will love using our natural flavorings and extracts to enhance the flavor profile of their desserts, culinary creations, alcoholic beverages, or products.

What Sets our Natural and Organic Flavor Extracts Apart?

What Sets our Natural and Organic Flavor Extracts Apart?

Nature's Flavors has been developing natural and organic flavors for over 45 years, offering 300+ flavors, using only the finest sustainably sourced ingredients.

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