In short: Cangyuan Rangsai Tea Cooperative is a tea estate in Yunnan Province, China, operating at 1,898 metres and producing green, oolong and black teas under the management of Kunming Nanxiang Tea Co., Ltd.
Cangyuan Rangsai Tea Cooperative is a tea estate located in Yunnan Province, China, at an elevation of 1,898 metres. The cooperative is operated by Kunming Nanxiang Tea Co., Ltd. and produces green, oolong and black teas. The estate's geographic coordinates place it in the southwestern region of China, where high-altitude tea cultivation is characteristic of the local agricultural economy.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,898 metres, the estate sits within an elevation band where cooler temperatures and greater diurnal variation typically influence the pace of leaf development. Estates at this altitude in Yunnan generally experience slower vegetative growth compared to lowland gardens, a factor that tends to concentrate certain compounds in the leaf and extend the interval between flushes. The latitude of approximately 25°N places the estate in a subtropical zone where the monsoon cycle typically shapes the growing calendar, though local topography and aspect can modulate rainfall and cloud cover significantly.
High-altitude sites in this region often contend with morning mists and afternoon sun, conditions that can reduce heat stress on the plant while maintaining photosynthetic activity. Cooler night temperatures at this elevation tend to slow respiration in the leaf, a process that may preserve certain volatile aromatics and amino acids. Soil composition and drainage vary widely across Yunnan's uplands, and without site-specific data these remain general tendencies rather than confirmed attributes of this particular cooperative.
Tea Produced
The estate produces green, oolong and black teas. High-altitude Yunnan teas in this elevation range are often characterised by a clarity of flavour and a certain brightness in the cup, attributes that cooler growing conditions tend to favour. Green teas from estates at similar altitudes in the province can display vegetal or floral notes with a clean, sometimes slightly sweet finish, while oolongs may range from lightly oxidised and aromatic to more developed styles with deeper fruit or honey tones. Black teas produced at higher elevations in Yunnan often show a balance between malt and subtle astringency, though processing choices at the factory level exert considerable influence on final cup character. Without tasting records specific to this cooperative, these remain general tendencies observed across the region's high-grown production.
Operator
The cooperative is operated by Kunming Nanxiang Tea Co., Ltd., a company based in Yunnan's capital. No other estates managed by this operator are currently recorded in our directory, though this does not preclude the possibility of additional holdings or sourcing relationships elsewhere in the province.
Certifications & Ethics
Cangyuan Rangsai Tea Cooperative holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, an international membership organisation that works to improve social, environmental and economic conditions in tea-producing communities. For buyers, ETP certification indicates that the estate has undergone independent monitoring against the partnership's code of conduct, covering areas such as worker welfare, wages, housing and agrochemical management. Estates in the ETP network are subject to regular third-party audits, and findings are shared with member brands to inform sourcing decisions and capacity-building initiatives.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Cangyuan Rangsai Tea Cooperative lies at 25.0384, 102.7224 in 36 Jian Gong Building Dong Feng Dong Road, China. Its 1898 m elevation is the 3rd highest of 60 estates we map in China. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Hunan Yiqingyuan Everspring Tea Co., Ltd. — 304 km away · Pu'Er City
- Hubei Wuhan Jiarun Huiming Tea Co., Ltd. — 318 km away · Yongde County
- Anshun Royal Tea village tea garden — 350 km away · Guizhou Province
- Green Fountain Yunnan Tea Co., Ltd- Lailong — 376 km away · Yunnan Province
- Green Fountain Yunnan Tea Co., Ltd.Mangbai — 410 km away · Yunnan Province
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Cangyuan Rangsai Tea Cooperative
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Cangyuan Rangsai Tea Cooperative (1,898 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Cangyuan Rangsai Tea Cooperative recorded 1,823 mm in 2025, within 5% of the 1,780 mm average across these estates, so altitude explains most of its rainfall.
| Estate | Where | Elevation | Rain 2025 | Mean high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KANYENYAINI | KANGEMA, Kenya | 1,899 m | 1,518 mm | 20.9 °C |
| MUSHUBI | GICUMBI, Rwanda | 1,899 m | 1,186 mm | 22.7 °C |
| Himalayan Tea Producers Cooperative Ltd. | LN Road 32, Nepal | 1,895 m | 2,180 mm | 18.5 °C |
| Emrok | Kitale, Kenya | 1,893 m | 1,221 mm | 24.7 °C |
| Pedro estate | Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka | 1,892 m | 2,796 mm | 19.4 °C |
Cangyuan Rangsai Tea Cooperative Compared with China
In China, Cangyuan Rangsai Tea Cooperative is wetter than 92% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 97% of the others by elevation; cooler than 90% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Cangyuan Rangsai Tea Cooperative against the 59 other estates we map in China, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.
| Measure | Cangyuan Rangsai Tea Cooperative | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,898 m | 137 m | 7 to 2,002 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,823 mm | 1,470 mm | 1,030 to 2,779 mm |
| Mean daily high | 20.7 °C | 24.2 °C | 18.2 to 27.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 10.7 °C | 14.9 °C | 10.6 to 17.9 °C |
Observed Climate at Cangyuan Rangsai Tea Cooperative (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Cangyuan Rangsai Tea Cooperative’s coordinates recorded 1,823 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was June (319 mm) and the driest was December (8 mm). Daytime highs averaged 20.7 °C and overnight lows 10.7 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,823 mm |
| Wettest month | June (319 mm) |
| Driest month | December (8 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 20.7 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 10.7 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cangyuan Rangsai Tea Cooperative located?
Cangyuan Rangsai Tea Cooperative is in 36 Jian Gong Building Dong Feng Dong Road, China, at coordinates 25.0384, 102.7224, at an elevation of about 1898 metres.
Who operates Cangyuan Rangsai Tea Cooperative?
Cangyuan Rangsai Tea Cooperative is operated by Kunming Nanxiang Tea Co., Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Cangyuan Rangsai Tea Cooperative produce?
Cangyuan Rangsai Tea Cooperative is recorded as producing green, oolong and black tea.
What certifications does Cangyuan Rangsai Tea Cooperative hold?
Cangyuan Rangsai Tea Cooperative is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Cangyuan Rangsai Tea Cooperative receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,823 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in June (319 mm).
How does Cangyuan Rangsai Tea Cooperative compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Estates at a similar elevation recorded about 1,780 mm of rain in 2025, close to the 1,823 mm at Cangyuan Rangsai Tea Cooperative.
Data sources: public supply-chain disclosures (Ethical Tea Partnership member lists, Rainforest Alliance certificate holders and retailer supplier disclosures); climate figures are ERA5 reanalysis modelled for the estate’s coordinates via Open-Meteo (calendar year 2025); coordinates and elevations from geocoded records. Spotted an error? Email [email protected].
