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Board of Apprenticeship Training (Northern Region)
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Business Advisory
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Transforming a Regional Tea Brand into a Scalable Consumer Business
In early 2025, I partnered with a mid-sized tea company based in North India. The business model was simple: buy bulk tea, blend it with regional spices, pack it, and sell it under their own label. Despite a quality product and loyal local buyers, the company faced stagnation in a highly competitive tea market dominated by national players and emerging D2C brands.
Challenges Identified
1. Flat Sales…Transforming a Regional Tea Brand into a Scalable Consumer Business
In early 2025, I partnered with a mid-sized tea company based in North India. The business model was simple: buy bulk tea, blend it with regional spices, pack it, and sell it under their own label. Despite a quality product and loyal local buyers, the company faced stagnation in a highly competitive tea market dominated by national players and emerging D2C brands.
Challenges Identified
1. Flat Sales Growth
Sales were limited to offline retail in urban centers. There was no strategy for expanding into rural areas, premium markets, or online channels.
2. Undifferentiated Packaging
The packaging lacked shelf appeal and failed to communicate the uniqueness of the product—blends rooted in regional heritage with natural spices.
3. Weak Brand Identity
No clear brand narrative existed. Most consumers saw it as “just another local tea brand,” with low recall and weak emotional connection.
Advisory Approach
1. Market Research & Persona Design
Conducted consumer interviews and market surveys across metros and tier-2 cities. This led to three distinct personas:
- Urban health enthusiasts looking for natural, spiced teas
- Traditional chai lovers seeking a strong, flavorful blend
- Gift buyers interested in artisanal packaging and regional teas
2. Brand Repositioning
Refined the brand story to focus on “heritage blends with wellness at heart.” Messaging emphasized handcrafted methods, authentic spices, and sustainable sourcing.
3. Packaging Overhaul
Introduced resealable, eco-conscious pouches with storytelling elements, brew instructions, and visual identifiers. A premium gifting line was also launched with handpicked regional teas.
4. Product Diversification
Segmented offerings into three lines:
- Wellness teas (e.g., Tulsi-Ginger, Turmeric-Chai)
- Everyday blends for value buyers
- Festive gift boxes for seasonal sales
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Key Contributor
Apar Technologies Pvt Ltd
to contribute significantly to the growth of Apar in the year 2019 by proposing cutting edge technology solutions to the customers and making a difference
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Sales Achievers
Apar Technologies Pvt Ltd
for contributing significantly to the revenue growth of Apar in year 2019
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