As consumers become increasingly aware of their health, the demand for natural, functional beverages is booming. Among these, herbal health drinks are leading the way—offering a unique blend of traditional healing herbs with modern processing techniques. Whether it's aloe vera juice, tulsi tea, amla shots, or ashwagandha infusions, the market for herbal drinks is growing at a CAGR of approximately 7.3%.
With rising interest in immunity-boosting drinks, detox beverages, and natural energy drinks, herbal beverages are no longer a niche—they're becoming essential in the health and wellness industry.
Goma: Advanced Herbal Drink Processing Solutions
Goma, a leading name in food and beverage processing equipment, offers turnkey herbal juice processing plant solutions tailored for both small-scale and large-scale production. Whether you're entering the market or expanding operations, Goma delivers high-quality, semi-automatic and fully automatic systems designed to produce safe, flavorful, and nutritionally intact herbal beverages.
These systems are compatible with both hot and cold processing, ensuring full flexibility depending on the ingredients and desired product characteristics.
Herbal Health Drink Processing: Equipment & Technology Overview
Goma’s herbal drink manufacturing line integrates several advanced technologies and equipment to ensure maximum product quality, efficiency, and hygiene. Here's a breakdown of the typical process and associated machines:
1. Raw Material Washing and Sorting Unit
- High-pressure root vegetable washer
- Bubble washer for delicate herbs and leafy inputs
- Sorting conveyors for manual or optical selection
- 2. Herb Extraction System
- Decoction kettles or extraction vessels (with steam jacket)
- Enables extraction of active compounds from herbs via heat or solvent-based processes
- Equipped with agitators and temperature control systems for consistent results
3. Pulping and Filtration
- Fruit pulper & herbal grinder: Breaks down leaves, roots, or fruits to release juice or essential components
- Vibratory sieve / centrifugal clarifier: Removes fiber and solid particles to create a clear extract
4. Pasteurization and De-aeration Unit
- Plate or tubular pasteurizer: Kills harmful microbes while preserving nutrients
- Vacuum de-aerator: Eliminates air to prevent oxidation and flavor loss
5. Aroma Recovery System
- Captures and reintroduces volatile compounds lost during heating
- Maintains original aroma and improves the sensory profile of herbal drinks
6. Homogenizer (Optional)
- Ensures uniform dispersion of ingredients, particularly in functional beverages with added extracts, fibers, or micronutrients
7. Filling and Packaging Line
- Automatic filling machines for bottles, pouches, or glass containers
- Cap sealing units, shrink wrapping, and labeling systems
- Compatible with multiple formats: PET bottles, HDPE jars, Tetra Paks
8. CIP (Clean-In-Place) System
- Ensures hygienic production with automated cleaning cycles
- Reduces downtime and increases operational efficiency
Features and Benefits of Goma’s Herbal Processing Plants
- Modular & Scalable – Easily adaptable for increased production
- Hygienic Design – Made from SS 304/316L with sanitary fittings
- Energy Efficient Systems – Lower power consumption, optimal thermal recovery
- Automation-Ready – PLC-based controls with HMI for easy operation
- Regulatory Compliance – Meets FSSAI, WHO-GMP, and global food safety standards
- Custom Formulation Support – Goma assists in formulation trials and pilot batch setups
Ideal Applications for Goma’s Herbal Drink Plant
- Ayurvedic syrups and tonics
- Herbal juices (e.g., giloy, aloe vera, amla, tulsi)
- Immunity shots and detox beverages
- Natural flavored water and infusions
- Ready-to-drink (RTD) herbal teas
- Functional and adaptogenic beverages
Why Choose Goma?
With over 30 years of expertise, Goma has served 50+ countries and installed hundreds of herbal and health drink processing plants. Clients trust Goma for its innovative engineering, customization capability, and end-to-end project support—from plant layout design to commissioning and operator training.
Goma isn’t just an equipment provider—it’s your technical partner in launching successful herbal beverage products that meet today's health trends and tomorrow’s demand.
As the world embraces holistic health and preventive wellness, now is the perfect time to enter the herbal health drink market. With Goma’s state-of-the-art herbal processing equipment, businesses can create safe, high-quality, and innovative beverages that align with consumer demand for natural, functional, and immunity-enhancing drinks.
Let Goma turn your herbal drink vision into a reality—from leaf to label.
