Taster/ Tea Taster

Greeting from Global Zone Hr Service

We have opening for the Profile of Sr.Tea Taster/ Tea Taster - TEA FACTORY

Job Title: Senior Tea Taster

Location: Kolkata, India

Department: Quality & Procurement

Reporting To: Head of Procurement

Office Location: C3-34/A/A/New Budge Budge Trunk Road, Near Pillar

NO. 70, P.O.- Gobindapur, P.S.-Maheshtala,Kolkata, Maheshtala

Municipality , South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal

Key Responsibilities:

Tasting & Evaluation:

• Evaluate teas across all origins (Assam, Darjeeling, Dooars, Nilgiris, etc.) for liquor, aroma, leaf grade, and cup quality.

• Maintain tasting notes, reports, and quality benchmarks.

Sourcing & Procurement Support:

• Assist in selecting teas during auction and private sales.

• Guide procurement decisions based on market trends and client requirements.

Blend Development:

• Create and standardize tea blends based on customer specifications or in-house

requirements.

• Maintain consistency in taste profile across batches.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure teas meet internal quality and food safety standards.

• Collaborate with QC and production teams to address deviations.

Market & Client Collaboration:

• Stay updated on global tea trends and consumer preferences.

• Participate in client tastings and product development discussions as needed.

Mentoring & Training:

• Lead and mentor junior tea tasters and quality control team members.

• Organize internal tasting sessions to improve team palate sensitivity.

Key Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in tea tasting, grading, and

procurement.

• Education: Graduate in any discipline; specialized training or certifications in tea tasting/tea management preferred.

• Skills:

• Exceptional sensory and palate acuity.

• Deep understanding of tea grades, regions, seasonal variations.

• Strong communication and documentation skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and tight timelines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualities:

• Strong industry network across North & South Indian gardens.

• Familiarity with international quality standards and export market expectations.

• Strategic thinking with a flair for innovation in blend creation.

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience and industry standards

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