MUMBAI, India, Sept. 14 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611086417 A) filed by Chandigarh University on July 15, 2026, for Functional Herbal Tea Composition And Method Of Preparation Thereof.
Inventors include Dr. Neha Chandra; Samya Garg; Aditi Prasad; Dr. Rohit Sharma; and Dr. Naveen Dwivedi.
The application for the patent was published on September 11, 2026, under issue no. 37/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a functional herbal tea composition comprising Spirulina-derived phycocyanin, Cordyceps militaris and selected herbal botanicals including rose petals, hibiscus petals, tulsi leaves, moringa leaves, cardamom, mulethi and lemon peel. The invention further relates to a method for preparing the composition by extracting phycocyanin from Spirulina, blending the extracted phycocyanin with Cordyceps militaris and the selected botanical ingredients, followed by controlled drying to obtain a substantially homogeneous and shelf-stable herbal composition. The composition is packaged in an infusion-ready format, including tea bags or loose herbal tea. Upon infusion in hot water, the composition releases algal-derived bioactive compounds, fungal bioactive constituents and phytochemicals from the botanical ingredients to provide a naturally coloured herbal beverage exhibiting improved flavour, aroma and storage stability. The invention is suitable for commercial production using conventional food-processing techniques.
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