SAMANGlobal · Est. 1918
Tea taster cupping a row of teas

Quality & sourcing

Quality you can trace.

From raw-material selection to independent inspection and export paperwork, every Saman order follows the same documented chain of care.

Our process

Five checkpoints, every order.

Select

Rigorous raw-material selection — tasting, sampling and supplier evaluation.

Monitor

Continuous in-process monitoring during blending, refining and packing.

Match

Finished product checked against the approved standard or specification.

Inspect

Independent surveyors inspect every package of tea that leaves the company.

Document

Traceability and documentation from source to shipment.

Quality control laboratory

Sourcing

Close to the source.

Our gardens, auction buying teams and hubs near origin give us first-hand knowledge of what we buy.

  • Tea from group gardens and auction centres in India, Kenya and beyond
  • Edible oils from established refiners, with laboratory reports
  • Steel products made and sourced to customised specifications
  • Rice, soya, lentils and pulses from established mills and processors

Infrastructure

The systems behind the standard.

Processing technology

Refining, blending and processing equipment, including a two-tonne CTC and Orthodox blending system.

Packaging

Temperature-controlled tea bag packing, VFFS pouch packing and constantly upgraded packaging materials.

Storage & dispatch

Modern warehousing in four countries and integrated dispatch close to key ports.

Documentation

Paperwork, done properly.

  • Specifications and laboratory reports shared with quotations
  • Independent pre-shipment inspection
  • Certificates of origin, phytosanitary and fumigation documents as required
  • Certificates of conformity for destinations that require them

Work with Saman

Let’s build a dependable supply line.

Tell us the product, grade, packing and destination. Our team in Kolkata will come back with specifications, documentation and shipping options.

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