Sunphenon® – High-Quality Green Tea Extracts with Standardized Polyphenol Profiles

What is Sunphenon®?

Sunphenon® is Taiyo’s premium range of green tea extracts produced from carefully selected Camellia sinensis tea leaves. The product portfolio includes standardized high-polyphenol green tea extracts, instant tea ingredients, decaffeinated tea extracts, caffeine-rich tea extracts, and specialized functional tea ingredients for dietary supplements, beverages, and functional food applications.

Developed under strict Japanese quality standards, Sunphenon® combines advanced extraction technology, traceable raw material sourcing, and comprehensive quality control to deliver highly purified and adulteration-free tea ingredients.

Sunphenon® is a broad portfolio of green tea extracts designed for various nutritional and functional applications. Depending on the manufacturing process, the extracts can be standardized for specific concentrations of:

Tea polyphenols and catechins
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg)
Caffeine
L-theanine

The range also includes decaffeinated extracts and instant tea solutions optimized for beverage systems and nutritional formulations.

Functional Properties of Green Tea Extracts

Green tea extracts naturally contain a broad spectrum of bioactive compounds associated with multiple physiological and functional properties.

Areas of Functional Interest

Antioxidant activity
Thermogenic and fat-burning support
Antimicrobial properties
Deodorizing functionality
Cognitive and energy support
Beverage and wellness applications

Quality Control and Traceability

As global demand for tea extracts has increased, tea products have become increasingly vulnerable to adulteration, contamination, and inconsistent quality.

To ensure full supply chain control, Taiyo established its own dedicated production facility in China in 2004: Taiyo Green Power Co., Ltd. The facility operates under full Japanese quality management standards.

Taiyo controls:

Tea leaf sourcing
Cultivation conditions
Pesticide management
Extraction processes
Manufacturing quality assurance

This vertically integrated production model enables Taiyo to guarantee the purity, safety, and authenticity of all Sunphenon® tea extracts.

Advanced Production Technology

Sunphenon® extracts are manufactured using carefully controlled processes designed to preserve the natural composition of tea leaves while minimizing degradation risks.

Production Features

Pure water infusion extraction process
Careful steaming and air-drying technologies
Protection against overheating and burning
Preservation of antioxidant compounds
No use of chloroform or prohibited solvents

High-polyphenol extracts are decaffeinated using food-grade ethyl acetate approved for use in the EU, Canada, and the United States.

Taiyo emphasizes a production approach that mirrors traditional tea preparation by relying primarily on water-based extraction systems.

Sunphenon® High Polyphenol Product Range

Taiyo offers multiple highly standardized green tea extract ingredients with different catechin and EGCg profiles.

Product Portfolio

Teavigo®

High-purity EGCg ingredient designed for supplements, beverages, and functional foods without characteristic tea taste or color.

Sunphenon® 90LB, Sunphenon® 90D and Sunphenon® 90M-B

These ingredients are optimized for high polyphenol applications requiring concentrated catechin content.

Sunphenon® Instant Tea Range

Taiyo also provides instant tea ingredients with excellent beverage stability and sensory properties.

Instant Tea Ingredients

Sunphenon® 30S-O
Sunphenon® 30LB
Sunphenon® BT-M
Sunphenon® WT-2
Sunphenon® OT-C
Sunphenon® PRT-C

Product Characteristics

Produced from 100% organic green tea leaves
Excellent taste profile
Good beverage stability
Naturally occurring green tea caffeine content

These ingredients are suitable for ready-to-drink beverages, powdered drink systems, and functional nutrition concepts.

Sunphenon® Special Green Tea Extracts

Taiyo’s portfolio also includes specialized green tea extracts developed for targeted nutritional and beverage applications.

Specialized Extracts

Sunphenon® 70H-T
Sunphenon® XLB-100
Sunphenon® TH30

These extracts are produced from traceable tea leaves and include high-caffeine variants suitable for energy drink and active lifestyle formulations.

PAH and Benzopyrene Safety Standards

Overheating or burning tea leaves during processing may result in the formation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), including benzopyrene compounds associated with carcinogenic risks.

To minimize these risks, Taiyo utilizes controlled steaming and air-drying technologies specifically designed to avoid excessive thermal stress during production.

Quality Assurance Measures

Regular PAH 4 analysis
Regular benzopyrene testing
Compliance with EU safety guidelines
Controlled low-heat processing systems

This approach helps ensure that Sunphenon® products comply with European safety expectations for tea extracts and botanical ingredients.

Certifications and Quality Standards

Sunphenon® products are manufactured according to comprehensive international quality and safety standards.

Quality Attributes

GMO-free
PAH-controlled
Adulteration-free
Organic options available
Allergen-free
Suitable for vegans
Kosher certified
HALAL certified

Japanese Quality Standards

Sunphenon® ingredients are produced under Japanese quality management systems with a strong focus on traceability, purity, safety, and consistency. The combination of vertically integrated production, controlled extraction technology, and extensive analytical testing supports the use of Sunphenon® in premium nutritional and functional product development.