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Transforming Sasini's Tea Processing with TeaAI
A dynamic production-side implementation strategy focused on absolute quality control, real-time bulk variance mitigation, and automatic grade classification directly at the Sasini Factory Outlets.
Prepared For
Sasini PLC, Kenya
Scope
Production-Side Automation
Proposal Validity
90 Days
PEKOE PTE LTD (TeaAI)
Corporate Overview
Pekoe Pte Ltd (commercially branded as TeaAI) is a pioneering Singaporean agri-tech enterprise revolutionizing global tea processing with state-of-the-art deep learning. By bridging multi-generational traditions with artificial intelligence, computer vision, specialized acoustics, and advanced analytics, TeaAI empowers tea manufacturers, brokers, and logistics controllers to optimize operations, eradicate bulk variances, and achieve absolute data-backed quality governance.
Backed by B P De Silva Holdings — 150+ Years of Enterprise Stability
Pekoe operates under the prestigious umbrella of B P De Silva Holdings, Singapore's oldest family business with a storied history originating in 1872. Across luxury goods, capital commodities, and legacy tea brands (including The 1872 Clipper Tea Co. and Tea Tang), B P De Silva represents a foundation of immense stability and resilience.
This secure parent corporate capital empowers TeaAI with robust R&D runways—positioning us as a dependable, highly capital-stable long-term partner for Sasini PLC's enterprise automation roadmap.
Elite Leadership & Technical Capital
Dr. Tharindu Kaluarachchi (CTO)
LinkedInSpearheading visionary technology. Holds a PhD in Human-Centered AI with a specialty in design thinking. Tharindu focuses on enterprise-optimized neural networks. Awarded the Most Outstanding Graduate from Sri Lanka's top-tier engineering department.
Top-Tier Computational Talent
Our software, deep learning, and mechanical design teams represent the absolute elite computational talent in the region, offering customized custom neural models tailored to subjective metrics of tea trades.
Recognitions & Compliance Standards
Emerging AI Innovator in Sri Lanka — Awarded by the Ministry of Digital Technology at the National AI Expo for pioneering traditional crop transformations.
Read Award ArticleISMS Security Governance Certification — In final audit processes slated for formal deployment and active certification status by June 30, 2026.
Unified 3-in-1 Smart Vision Hardware
Traditional setups require isolated sensors. TeaAI consolidates all three advanced processing tasks into a single industrial scanner per conveyor line.
Fig 1. TeaAI Active Conveyor Scanner Unit
Fig 2. Scanner Unit Dimensions (1:1)
Grade Verification
Verifies made tea grades at the factory outlet instantly. Prevents sorting human errors, cross-contamination, and ensures batch compliance with standards.
Bulk Variance Detection
Evaluates tea weight, bulk densities, and detects bag-by-bag mass abnormalities inline. Instantly logs variance and triggers corrective measures automatically.
Quality Parameter Detection
Real-time analytical analysis of raw size categorization, color spectrum distribution, stalks/fibers mix, and general neatness parameters dynamically.
Quotation Builder
Customized Estimate & Analysis
Real-time simulation for Sasini PLC production lines
Includes Hardware + Scaling Nodes with Warranties
Full rate after promotion phases end (Month 67+)
Strategic Operational Timeline & Subsidies
Phase 1: Calibration & Fine-Tuning (Months 1 - 3)
Focus: Data acquisition, machine learning customization, and specific field trials.
Phase 2: Training & Adoption Pilot (Months 4 - 6)
Focus: System integration alongside factory managers & localized reporting testing.
Phase 3: Production Automation Phase (Next 5 Years)
Focus: Fully automated execution at factory, 24/7 continuous analysis.
Risk-Free Hardware Guarantee
If not satisfied at the end of Phase 2 (Month 6), deployed hardware can be returned for a 90% money-back refund.
*Strictly no hardware refunds will be processed after the beginning of Phase 3 (Month 7).
Product Guarantees
- Optical Sensors: 5-Year swap replacement.
- Workstation Nodes: 3-Year immediate response deployment.
3-Year Cumulative TCO Analysis
Crossover Comparison: Local Fixed Workstation vs Cloud Processing
🚀 Insight: Analyzing current inputs...
Official Cost Estimate Breakdown
Prepared for Sasini PLC
| Item & Scope | Unit Price | Qty Required | Warranties / Service SLA | Total Price (One-time) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unified Optical TeaAI Industrial Scanner High-fidelity analysis sensor executing Grade Verification, Bulk Variance & Quality metrics simultaneously. | $10,000 | 1 | 5 Years | $10,000 |
| Fixed Local Workstation Processing Node Localized high-performance AI executing environment. Each single node runs up to 3 active scanners concurrently. | $9,000 | 1 | 3 Years | $9,000 |
| Ongoing Operating Expenses (OPEX Breakdown) Calculated directly using Base Rates plus active feature scalers per hour, per scanner. Real-time logging tracks exact active operational run times. | Included below | |||
In alignment with our commitment to quality assurance, Sasini PLC is protected by our risk-free pilot structure. If the implementation is not satisfactory upon concluding the adoption pilot phase (at the end of Month 6), Sasini PLC may return all deployed TeaAI scanners and workstations for a 90% money-back capital refund.
Please note that following the commencement of Phase 3 (Month 7), the return period closes, and hardware units become non-refundable.