Gunpowder tea is a form of green Chinese tea produced in Zhejiang Province of China in which each leaf has been rolled into a small round pellet. It is believed to take its English name from the fact that the tea resembles grains of black powder.

Gunpowder tea production dates back to the Tang Dynasty 618–907. Gunpowder tea leaves are withered, steamed, rolled, and then dried. Rolling renders the leaves less susceptible to physical damage and breakage and allows them to retain more of their flavor and aroma.

Standards

We have experienced in exporting Chinese teas to Central Asia. We have big supply capacity and have strict quality control.

Brewing methods

While brewing methods vary widely by tea and individual preferences, 1 teaspoon of looseleaf tea is recommended for every 150ml (5.07 oz) of water. Ideal water temperature for this type of tea is between 70 °C (158 °F) to 80 °C (176 °F). For the first and second brewing, leaves should be steeped for around one minute. It is also recommended that the tea cup or tea pot used should be rinsed with hot water prior to brewing the tea to warm the vessels. When brewed, gunpowder tea is a yellow color.

 Standard packages: 

1. plastic woven bag /sack

2. gunny bag/ sack

3. kraft bag/ sack

4. carton, with plastic bag in side

5. plastic film and pallet available if required

Loading capacity:                 

1. 20 GP container:  220 bags/ sacks

2. 40 GP container:  440 bags/ sacks

2. 40 HQ container:  500 bags/ sacks

Way of shipping:                

1. Sea shipping

2. Railway shipping

3. Air shipping is available, suggested for urgent order between 50kg to 150kg

4. Courier shipping by EMS, DHL, FEDEX, CHINA POST, TNT, UPS for small orders below 50kg.

Samples:     

1. Free type samples for valuation,  

2. samples taken from shipment will be sent to clients for shipping confirmation

MOQ:           

MOQ varies from differen teas.

For our regular teas, the MOQ can be as small as 20kg

For packing teas with customize packages, order quantity should first reach the MOQ of the package.

Payment:      

various payment options.

Mostly our payment terms is T/T and D/P, extended payment terms can be accepted accordingly.

For small amount, we accept Western Union, Paypal, Money Gram, Visa Card, and Ali Escrow

Yiqingyuan is a well-known Hunan-based tea company which was established in 1996.

We started exporting Chinese teas about one decade ago, and our international business soars year after year.

In this case, Hunan Yiqingyuan Everspring Tea Co., Ltd, a wholy-owned subsidiary of Yiqingyuan, was found in 2012, for the purpose of handling all Yiqingyuan's import and export trade.

Our international tea trade team consists of a group of tea lovers who are well-trained in tea science, food safty management, logistics coordination, and foreign language.

We are not only tea manufacturer, but also a tea trading company.

Our tea sourcing staff travel in all China's tea origins and contact local tea farmers every year. With our knowledge of tea, closer access to market information, and strict quality control management, we are able to supply rare, special, and reliable Chinese teas at fair price. To our clients, tea purchasing becomes a much easier job.

Now, we are supplying teas to major tea companies in Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, USA, Germany, Sri Lanka, and other countries in Europe, North Africa, Gulf region.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US, WE WILL ALWAY BE THERE, AND WILLING TO ASSIST YOU.