Your Professional Loose Leaf Tea Supplier

Founded in 2007, Shenzhen Yi-Li Investment Holding Co., Ltd. is a professional tea manufacturer and solution provider specializing in global tea blending, production, and beverage application. With multiple intelligent factories and certified tea plantations across China, we supply tea raw materials, ready-to-drink tea solutions, and customized beverage applications. Our products are widely used in freshly made tea, RTD beverages, foodservice, and FMCG channels, serving both domestic and international brands with stable quality and reliable supply.

Integrated Supply Chain

We operate plantations, primary processing, blending, packaging, and logistics in-house, ensuring stable supply, traceability, and consistent quality for global buyers.

Certified Quality System

Our operations follow ISO9001, HACCP, and FSSC22000 systems, with Halal, US/EU Organic, Rainforest Alliance, and FDA registration.

 

Professional Solution

With rich experience and one-to-one service, we can help you choose products and answer technical questions.

Quick Transportation

We cooperate with professional sea shipping, air and logistics companies to provide you with the best transportation solution.

 

 
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Specification

Cultivar

Meizhan

Processing

Fully Fermented

Origin

Fujian, China

Ingredients

100% Congou Black Tea

Net Weight

50g / 250g / 500g (Customizable)

Shelf Life

24 months

 

Types of Loose Leaf Tea

The loose leaf tea produced by our company mainly include the following types:

 
 

Jasmine Green Tea

Jasmine green tea combines the antioxidant properties of green tea with the calming effects of jasmine. Rich in catechins, it may support heart health, aid in weight management, and promote overall well-being.

 
 
 

Oolong Tea

Oolong tea boosts metabolism and provides sustained, calm energy through its unique caffeine and L-theanine combination. It's rich in antioxidants for overall wellness and offers a complex flavor profile that appeals to discerning tea drinkers.

 
 
 

Green Tea

It caters to both traditional tea lovers and modern beverage creators, making it a versatile choice for milk tea, cold brews, and soda blends-all while retaining the "freshness and elegance" characteristic of high-quality Longjing.

 

 

Advantages of Loose Leaf Tea

 

Loose-Leaf Tea Contains Antioxidants
One of the most nutritious reasons to drink loose-leaf tea is its high antioxidant content. Antioxidants are essential for your health. They help fight off harmful molecules called free radicals. These free radicals can cause damage to your cells, leading to various health issues.

 

Improve Your Mood And Focus
Did you know that drinking loose-leaf tea can improve your mood and focus? Tea contains an amino acid called L-theanine, which has been shown to promote relaxation. Although it may sound contradictory, you may feel more focused and alert when you’re more relaxed throughout the day.

 

Loose-Leaf Tea Has A Richer Flavor
When it comes to flavor, loose-leaf tea stands out. Unlike tea bags, which often contain broken leaves and dust, loose-leaf tea uses whole leaves. These whole leaves preserve the natural oils and flavors, giving them a richer, more complex taste that tea bags can't match.

China Red Black Tea
Jinxiangyu Oolong Tea

May Help You Sleep Better
If you have trouble sleeping, loose-leaf tea might help. Some options, like chamomile or lavender, are known for their calming properties. Drinking a cup of these teas before bedtime can help you relax and prepare for a good night's sleep.

 

Loose-Leaf May Reduce Blood Pressure
Certain types of tea, mainly green and black teas, contain compounds that can help lower blood pressure. These teas are rich in antioxidants and other beneficial compounds that promote heart health.

 

Could Alleviate Stress And Anxiety
Life can be stressful, but a cup of loose-leaf tea can help. Brewing and drinking tea is a calming ritual. The process is relaxing, and the tea helps melt the stress away. It’s a simple way to find peace in a busy day.

Loose-Leaf Means Less Plastic
Did you know that many tea bags contain plastic? These bags can release microplastics into your tea, which harm your health and the environment. Loose-leaf tea avoids this problem altogether.

 

Re-Steep Multiple Times
One of the best things about loose-leaf tea is that you can re-steep the leaves, getting more out of each serving. Each time you steep the tea, it brings out different flavors and nuances, providing a unique experience with every cup.

 

Feel Better About Your Environmental Footprint
Choosing loose-leaf tea is a great way to reduce your environmental footprint. Tea bags often come with excessive packaging and can contain plastic. The plastic in tea bags can break down into microplastics, harming the environment and potentially your health.

Fengqing Yunnan Black Tea

 

Applications of Loose Leaf Tea

 

 
 

Alcohol Infusions

Put a few teaspoons of your favorite loose tea in a jar of vodka, whisky, tequila, or rum and let it steep up to two weeks. Strain out the leaves and you have delicious tea-flavored alcohol for your martini.

 
 

Body Scrub

Exfoliate and invigorate your skin with a tea-based salt or sugar scrub.

 
 

Cakes

Substitute strongly brewed tea for the water or milk in just about any cake recipe for a delicious flavor twist.

 
 

Cat Toys

This is not a drill! Mint and catnip come from the same family, so mint tea can make a lovely stuffing for toy mice. I once knew a cat who went absolutely crazy over it.

 
 

Cheese Pairings

For your next event or cocktail hour, class things up exponentially by holding a tea and cheese pairing. Make cocktails from the teas or serve them straight-up alongside the cheese.

 
 

Chocolate

Now we're really talking. Just like with cookies, tea can taste wonderful in your favorite chocolate recipes. Try it out with this Green Tea Chocolate Almond Bark.

 
 

Cider

Tea, especially chai, can make for a wonderful mulling spice. Place some in a tea infuser, filter bag, or cheesecloth and simmer it with fresh apple cider on the stove or in the crockpot.

 
 

Cocktails

Oh, we’ve covered this one extensively! But how could we not when tea is such a perfect cocktail ingredient? Shake up an Earl Grey libation, a vanilla marteani, or any one of these five o’clock treats.

 

Precautions for Brewing Loose Leaf Tea
 

Amount of Tea Leaves

Water Temperature

Steep Time

Black

1 Level tsp. per 6oz.

Full boil (212°)

3-5 minutes

Green

1 Level tsp. per 6oz.

Steaming briskly (175-180°)

1-2 minutes

White

2 Level tsp. per 6oz.

Steaming briskly (175-180°)

2-3 minutes

Oolong

1 Level tsp. per 6oz.

Almost boiling (195°)

2-3 minutes

Pu-erh

1 Heaping tsp. per 6oz.

Full boil (212°)

5 minutes

Purple

1 Heaping tsp. per 6oz.

Steaming briskly (175-180°)

3 minutes

Mate

1 Level tsp. per 6oz.

Steaming (150-160°)

3-5 minutes

Herbal

1 Heaping tsp. per 6oz.

Full boil (212°)

5-10 minutes

Rooibos

1 Level tsp. per 6oz.

Full boil (212°)

5-10 minutes

 

Storage Precautions for Loose Leaf Tea
 

Light Exposure
UV exposure and light may ruin your tea leaves over time, meaning you should not store your tea next to a window or in the sunlight. Even smaller amounts of sunlight can reduce the quality, make your tea leaves fade, and bring forward a metallic flavor. Light may also make your tea leaves lose some nutrients, alter or lose the aroma, and reduce their strength.

 

Heat
You’ll want to keep your tea away from hot places, such as next to the stove or oven, or by a sunny window. Pre-exposure to too much heat might reduce nutrients like catechins or change the color or smell of the tea leaves. Heat may make your tea taste bitter.

 

Humidity and Moisture
Exposing your tea leaves to too much heat may cause your tea leaves to absorb more moisture. When tea leaves are exposed to humid or moist conditions, it can cause mold to grow or the leaves to soften. Some connoisseurs believe moisture alters the flavor making tea taste less sweet or clean.

 

Air
Tea leaves oxidize when exposed to air, causing the taste to dwindle as time goes on. Tea is very sensitive, so when learning how to store loose-leaf tea, you’ll want to keep it away from oxygen otherwise it can go stale. Some teas are oxidized much longer than others, but every tea has a limit with air exposure.

 

Strong Odors
Loose-leaf tea has the habit of absorbing almost any smell it comes into contact with. Keep your tea leaves away from strong spices, candles, or storage areas with fragrant items. You’ll also want to make sure your storage container is free of all scents and odors before storing your new tea — you don’t want your tea leaves absorbing the old lingering flavors and scents.

 

Customizable Options

 

 

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Packaging and Shipping

Packaging

Bulk bag, foil pouch, kraft bag

Shipping

Shipping by sea, by air, by express are acceptable. According to your requirements.

 

 

Our Factory

 

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FAQ

 

Q: Can you support custom blending and private labeling for our brand?

A: Yes. We offer full custom blending and private labeling services, including recipe development, packaging design, and compliance support.

Q: Can you provide samples for evaluation before bulk ordering?

A: Certainly, we'd happy to offer samples for your evaluation.

Q: What is the typical lead time for production and shipping?

A: For ready-to-ship orders, the lead time is generally within 7 days after order confirmation. For custom orders, please contact us directly for a specific timeline.

Q: What is your payment terms of new business clients?

A: 50% deposit upfront, 50% before shipment. Flexible options available for repeat customers.

Q: How's your production capacity?

A: Our Annual production nearly 10,000 tons of raw leaf tea and over 3,000 tons of jasmine tea.

Q: Can you handle large volume orders?

A: Yes, we serve global chains with scalable capacity.

Q: Do you offer gift box customization?

A: Yes, premium tea gift sets available.

Q: What is your MOQ?

A: Flexible, depending on product type.

As one of the most professional loose leaf tea manufacturers and suppliers in China, we're featured by quality products and low price. Please rest assured to wholesale bulk loose leaf tea in stock here and get free sample from our factory. Customized orders are welcome.

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