Which Nice Classification Class Are Tea and Coffee In?

Tea and coffee fall under Class 30, which covers staple food and beverage products including bakery items and, as covered in our spices and masala entry, spices and seasonings.

What Class 30 covers here

This includes loose-leaf tea, tea bags, ground and instant coffee, coffee beans, and flavoured or blended varieties, as long as they're marketed as everyday food and beverage products rather than for a specific health claim.

Where herbal and wellness teas can shift class

A herbal tea marketed specifically for a medicinal or therapeutic purpose — for digestion, immunity, or a similar health claim beyond general refreshment — can fall under Class 5, the same class covering ayurvedic and wellness products (see our entry on which class ayurvedic products are in), rather than Class 30. The distinction usually comes down to how the product is marketed and what claims are made on the packaging, not the ingredients themselves.

Where tea and coffee brands often need a second class

A brand that also runs its own cafes needs Class 43 for the food-and-drink service, in addition to Class 30 for the packaged product. A brand selling only through retail or online, without a cafe, would look at Class 35 for the retail service instead.

Try the Nice Classification Finder to check your specific product range, or see the full Nice Classification guide for all 45 classes.

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