A solid beverage composition has disintegration properties such that the composition is readily soluble or dispersible in hot water or hot milk to produce a beverage. This is achieved by compressing a powdered extract of an edible material and controlling the compression force, in conjunction with the use of an edible oil as the sole binder. In addition, the particle sizes of the powdered extract can be controlled to optimize the flow properties of the powder in order to aid the compression process.

A solid beverage composition has disintegration properties such that the composition is readily soluble or dispersible in hot water or hot milk to produce a beverage. This is achieved by compressing a powdered extract of an edible material and controlling the compression force, in conjunction with the use of an edible oil as the sole binder. In addition, the particle sizes of the powdered extract can be controlled to optimize the flow properties of the powder in order to aid the compression process.

Provided is a powdered green tea extract composition, including the following components (A) to (C): (A) non-polymer catechins; (B) quinic acid; and (C) a polysaccharide, wherein the powdered green tea extract composition has a volatile content of 5.6 mass % or less, wherein a mass ratio between the component (A) and the component (B), [(B)/(A)], is less than 0.2, wherein amass ratio between the component (A) and the component (C), [(C)/(A)], is 1.2 or more, wherein, when an absolute value (Δa*) of a difference between an a* value in an L*a*b* color system of the powdered green tea extract composition after storage under an atmosphere of 37° C. and 50% RH for 6 weeks and an a* value in the L*a*b* color system of the powdered green tea extract composition immediately after production is obtained, the Δa* of the powdered green tea extract composition is a value less than Δa* of a powdered green tea extract composition α which has the same mass ratio [(B)/(A)] as the mass ratio [(B)/(A)] of the powdered green tea extract composition, and which is free of the component (C), and wherein a change rate calculated by the following expression (2) is 5% or more: (Δa*−Δa.sub.1*)/Δa*×100 (2) where Δa.sub.1* and Δa* have the same meaning as Δa.sub.1* and Δa* described in Description.

Provided is a powdered green tea extract composition, including the following components (A) to (C): (A) non-polymer catechins; (B) quinic acid; and (C) a polysaccharide, wherein the powdered green tea extract composition has a volatile content of 5.6 mass % or less, wherein a mass ratio between the component (A) and the component (B), [(B)/(A)], is less than 0.2, wherein amass ratio between the component (A) and the component (C), [(C)/(A)], is 1.2 or more, wherein, when an absolute value (Δa*) of a difference between an a* value in an L*a*b* color system of the powdered green tea extract composition after storage under an atmosphere of 37° C. and 50% RH for 6 weeks and an a* value in the L*a*b* color system of the powdered green tea extract composition immediately after production is obtained, the Δa* of the powdered green tea extract composition is a value less than Δa* of a powdered green tea extract composition α which has the same mass ratio [(B)/(A)] as the mass ratio [(B)/(A)] of the powdered green tea extract composition, and which is free of the component (C), and wherein a change rate calculated by the following expression (2) is 5% or more: (Δa*−Δa.sub.1*)/Δa*×100 (2) where Δa.sub.1* and Δa* have the same meaning as Δa.sub.1* and Δa* described in Description.

The present invention primarily relates to a process for producing a preparation for nourishment or pleasure, preferably a beverage or a convenience food, such as a soup, a sauce or a snack, or semi-finished product for the production of a preparation for nourishment or pleasure, preferably a beverage or a convenience food, such as a soup, a sauce or a snack, the process comprising preparing a dispersion, in particular an emulsion, by mixing a functional agent, preferably flavoring, a tea extract and water with each other, and optionally drying the emulsion. The present further relates to related processes, products and uses.

The present invention primarily relates to a process for producing a preparation for nourishment or pleasure, preferably a beverage or a convenience food, such as a soup, a sauce or a snack, or semi-finished product for the production of a preparation for nourishment or pleasure, preferably a beverage or a convenience food, such as a soup, a sauce or a snack, the process comprising preparing a dispersion, in particular an emulsion, by mixing a functional agent, preferably flavoring, a tea extract and water with each other, and optionally drying the emulsion. The present further relates to related processes, products and uses.

Provided is a powdered green tea extract composition, including the following components (A) to (C): (A) non-polymer catechins; (B) quinic acid; and (C) a polysaccharide, wherein the powdered green tea extract composition has a volatile content of 5.6 mass % or less, wherein a mass ratio between the component (A) and the component (B), [(B)/(A)], is less than 0.2, wherein amass ratio between the component (A) and the component (C), [(C)/(A)], is 1.2 or more, wherein, when an absolute value (?a*) of a difference between an a* value in an L*a*b* color system of the powdered green tea extract composition after storage under an atmosphere of 37? C. and 50% RH for 6 weeks and an a* value in the L*a*b* color system of the powdered green tea extract composition immediately after production is obtained, the ?a* of the powdered green tea extract composition is a value less than ?a* of a powdered green tea extract composition ? which has the same mass ratio [(B)/(A)] as the mass ratio [(B)/(A)] of the powdered green tea extract composition, and which is free of the component (C), and wherein a change rate calculated by the following expression (2) is 5% or more: (?a*??a.sub.1*)/?a*?100 (2) where ?a.sub.1* and ?a* have the same meaning as ?a.sub.1* and ?a* described in Description.

Provided is a powdered green tea extract composition, including the following components (A) to (C): (A) non-polymer catechins; (B) quinic acid; and (C) a polysaccharide, wherein the powdered green tea extract composition has a volatile content of 5.6 mass % or less, wherein a mass ratio between the component (A) and the component (B), [(B)/(A)], is less than 0.2, wherein amass ratio between the component (A) and the component (C), [(C)/(A)], is 1.2 or more, wherein, when an absolute value (?a*) of a difference between an a* value in an L*a*b* color system of the powdered green tea extract composition after storage under an atmosphere of 37? C. and 50% RH for 6 weeks and an a* value in the L*a*b* color system of the powdered green tea extract composition immediately after production is obtained, the ?a* of the powdered green tea extract composition is a value less than ?a* of a powdered green tea extract composition ? which has the same mass ratio [(B)/(A)] as the mass ratio [(B)/(A)] of the powdered green tea extract composition, and which is free of the component (C), and wherein a change rate calculated by the following expression (2) is 5% or more: (?a*??a.sub.1*)/?a*?100 (2) where ?a.sub.1* and ?a* have the same meaning as ?a.sub.1* and ?a* described in Description.

An object of the present invention is to provide a solid composition that provides excellent floral aroma when added to a medium such as water.

In the solid composition, linalool and 1-penten-3-one are incorporated, and a weight ratio of linalool content to 1-penten-3-one content is adjusted to not less than 30.

The present invention relates to the technical field of deep processing of tea, specifically to a preparation method of tea essences particles. The present invention provides a preparation method of tea essences particles, including a process of extraction, filtration and separation, purification and decontamination, activation of activity and improvement of bioavailability, and spray granulation, which enhances activity and bioavailability of the active ingredient of the tea essences, improves taste of the tea essences, and increases the product yield of the tea essences.