OOF™ Origin Open Foundation™

Independent Methodological Authority

Module: Bagged Clean Tea
Standard: Clean Tea Standard
Type: Product Module
Version: 1.0
Effective Date: 17 March 2026

Canonical Definition

Bagged Clean Tea is tea packaged in single-use infusion units
that maintains product integrity without introducing contamination
through packaging materials or processing.

Integrity exists only when the tea remains clean
and the packaging does not compromise the product.

Purpose

This module defines the minimum conditions under which bagged tea
can be considered clean and suitable for consumption
without material contamination.

It establishes a controlled standard for mass-market tea,
where packaging becomes a critical integrity factor.

Minimum Implementation Framework (MIF)

Step 1 — Tea Integrity

The tea inside the bag must meet Clean Tea Standard conditions.

Minimum requirement:

• traceable origin
• clean handling and processing
• no contamination prior to packaging

Step 2 — Material Integrity

The tea bag must not introduce contamination.

Minimum requirement:

• no plastic content
• no microplastic release
• no synthetic fibers

Step 3 — Structural Integrity of the Bag

The construction of the tea bag must remain safe under use.

Minimum requirement:

• no chemical leaching in hot water
• stable structure during infusion
• no degradation releasing particles

Step 4 — Sealing and Assembly

Assembly must not introduce harmful substances.

Minimum requirement:

• no toxic adhesives
• no chemical bonding agents affecting water
• clean production process

Step 5 — Packaging Integrity

Outer packaging must preserve product condition.

Minimum requirement:

• protection from moisture and contamination
• no transfer of harmful substances
• clean storage conditions

Step 6 — Output Integrity

Final product must remain clean during use.

Minimum requirement:

• no contamination during infusion
• no release of foreign particles into water

Core Principle

If the packaging contaminates the tea, the product is not clean.

Use Case 1 — Clean Mass-Market Tea Product

Scenario

A producer offers tea in bags for wide distribution.

Application

• uses clean loose leaf tea as input
• applies non-plastic bag materials
• ensures safe assembly and sealing

Result

• scalable product
• safe for daily consumption
• improved trust in mass-market tea

Use Case 2 — Retail Chain Clean Tea Offering

Scenario

A retail brand introduces a clean alternative to conventional tea bags.

Application

• replaces plastic-based bags with clean materials
• verifies supplier compliance
• maintains integrity across packaging and storage

Result

• differentiation from standard products
• reduced contamination risk
• alignment with clean product expectations

One-Line Definition

Bagged clean tea is tea that remains uncontaminated
even after packaging and infusion.