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🔥 HOW TO START “COFFEE CARD / SQUEEZE COFFEE” BUSINESS IN INDIA
1️⃣ What Is This Product?
This is a liquid coffee concentrate packed inside a flat squeeze card.
Users just fold, press, and mix into water/milk—instant iced coffee anywhere.
High margin, low weight, viral product.
2️⃣ Investment & Cost Breakdown
➡️ Manufacturing Cost
- Per sachet (liquid card): ₹5
(raw materials, concentrate, packaging)
➡️ Selling Price
- You can easily sell for ₹40–₹50 per sachet.
➡️ Profit
- Profit per sachet: ₹35–₹45
- Profit margin: 70–80%
3️⃣ Raw Materials Needed
- Coffee concentrate (liquid)
- Flavor extracts (optional)
- Food-grade squeeze-card packaging
- Heat sealing machine
- Stickers/branding covers
- Outer packaging boxes
4️⃣ Where to Get Liquid Coffee Concentrate in India
Search for:
- “Liquid coffee concentrate bulk suppliers India”
- “Cold brew concentrate wholesale”
- “RTD coffee concentrate manufacturer”
Places you’ll find suppliers:
- Ahmedabad
- Mumbai
- Delhi
- Coimbatore
- Telangana
(These cities have beverage-base factories.)
You can also get custom formula development:
- Any FSSAI-approved food lab can create your formula in ₹20,000–₹60,000.
5️⃣ Do You Need a Formula?
You have two options:
Option A — Buy Ready-Made Concentrate
Simplest way.
You only focus on packaging + branding.
Option B — Make Your Own Formula
You need:
- Coffee extract
- Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate / Potassium Sorbate)
- Stabilizers
- Flavour oils
A food chemist or formulation company will do it for you.
6️⃣ Legal Requirements (India)
Mandatory
✔️ FSSAI Registration (₹1500–₹5000)
Start with “FSSAI Basic” if your turnover < ₹12 lakh.
Upgrade later.
✔️ GST Registration (if you sell online)
✔️ Lab Testing Report
Shelf life test is important for liquid products.
Cost: ₹5,000–₹15,000.
7️⃣ Machines You Need
Cheap & simple:
- Semi-automatic liquid filler – ₹10,000–₹30,000
- Heat sealing machine – ₹3,000–₹8,000
- Packaging table
- Label printer – ₹3,000
Total basic setup: ₹25,000–₹40,000
(You can start even from your home kitchen if hygienic.)
8️⃣ Packaging
You need liquid squeeze cards (flat sachets).
Search terms:
- “sauce squeeze card packaging”
- “liquid flat pouch card”
- “sachet card packaging India”
Vendors:
Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Rajkot, Surat—tons of manufacturers.
9️⃣ Branding Tips
Use:
- Clean colors
- Minimal design
- Strong flavor names
- “Just Fold & Squeeze” slogan
People love portable coffee, so highlight convenience.
🔟 How to Sell
Online
- Instagram reels
- TikTok style reels
- Amazon
- Meesho
- Your own website (use Shopify)
Offline
- Gyms
- Colleges
- IT offices
- Cafes
- Co-working spaces
1️⃣1️⃣ Marketing Strategy
✔️ Demo videos showing fold + squeeze
✔️ Iced coffee shots
✔️ 3-pack, 10-pack starter kits
✔️ Bundle with flavors: vanilla, caramel, mocha, hazelnut
This product goes viral easily due to its visual appeal.
1️⃣2️⃣ Scaling Plan
Once sales pick up:
- Launch subscription packs
- Add sugar-free, high-caffeine, energy coffee versions
- Sell in corporate hampers
- Export to UAE (simple market)
1️⃣3️⃣ Sample Pricing
| Pack | Cost | Selling Price | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sachet | ₹5 | ₹40 | ₹35 |
| 5 Pack | ₹25 | ₹200 | ₹175 |
| 10 Pack | ₹50 | ₹350–₹450 | ₹300–₹400 |
High margins all the way.
1️⃣4️⃣ Summary
You need:
- FSSAI
- Coffee concentrate supplier
- Packaging supplier
- Sealing machine
- Branding & reels
- Start selling on IG + WhatsApp first
Investment needed: ₹20,000–₹60,000
Profit per sachet: ₹35–₹45


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