Botanical Beverages: Manufacturing, Cost and Launch Guide

Key Takeaways

• Botanical beverages use real plant material, not flavour oils. That distinction drives both your FSSAI classification and your brand positioning.
• FSSAI compliance, proper labelling, and shelf-life testing are non-negotiable before your first commercial sale.
• Pricing against mainstream sodas is a margin trap. Position against premium functional or sparkling water formats instead.
• Contract manufacturing is right starting point. Build a facility only when consistent sell-through justifies investment.