In short: Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Changsha is a tea estate in Changsha, Hunan province, China, operating at 71 metres elevation and certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership.
Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Changsha is a tea estate situated in Changsha, the capital city of Hunan province in south-central China. The estate operates at an elevation of 71 metres and is managed by Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Changsha. Production encompasses green, oolong, and black teas, and the estate holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership.
Terroir & Climate
At 71 metres above sea level, this estate occupies low-lying terrain in the Changsha basin, where the Xiang River valley creates a humid subtropical climate. Estates at this latitude—approximately 28° N—and low elevation typically experience warm, wet summers and relatively mild winters, with monsoon influence bringing concentrated rainfall between April and September. Such conditions generally favour vigorous vegetative growth and multiple flush cycles across an extended season.
The combination of warmth, moisture, and gentle topography tends to produce faster-growing leaf with lower polyphenol concentration than high-altitude material. Hunan's terroir is traditionally associated with green tea production, though the provincial industry has diversified. Estates in this climatic zone often process across multiple tea categories to capture different market segments, relying on cultivar selection and manufacturing technique to develop character in the absence of elevation-driven stress.
Tea Produced
The estate produces green, oolong, and black teas. Low-elevation material from Hunan's subtropical plains typically yields a softer, more approachable cup than mountain-grown leaf, with gentle astringency and a smooth mouthfeel. Green teas from this region often present vegetal sweetness and a clean, accessible profile, while black teas tend toward malty or honeyed notes rather than brisk pungency. Oolong production at lower altitudes generally results in lighter oxidation styles with floral or creamy characteristics, though specific cup profiles depend heavily on cultivar choice and processing skill.
Operator
The estate is operated by Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Changsha. No other estates under the same operator are currently recorded in this directory.
Certifications & Ethics
The estate holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, a multi-stakeholder initiative that monitors labour standards, environmental practices, and social conditions on certified estates. For buyers, this certification provides independent assurance that the estate is subject to regular auditing against the ETP standard, which addresses issues including working hours, wages, health and safety, and pesticide management. For workers, ETP membership signals a commitment to progressive employment practices and ongoing improvement in workplace conditions.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Changsha lies at 28.2751, 112.5634 in Changsha, China. Its 71 m elevation is the 38th highest of 60 estates we map in China. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- HUNAN TEA COMPANY — 42 km away · FURONG DISTRICT
- Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative (Shimen Liziping) — 47 km away · Xiangcha High-Tech Industrial Park Xiangcha
- Hunan Tea Group, Corporate — 49 km away · Hunan
- Hunan Tea Group Co., Ltd. - final packing and refining processing — 50 km away
- Changsha Tea Factory — 68 km away · Hunan Province
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Changsha
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Changsha (71 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Changsha recorded 1,171 mm in 2025, 55% less than the 2,622 mm average across these estates: at the same height, local weather and exposure matter as much as elevation.
| Estate | Where | Elevation | Rain 2025 | Mean high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayagama | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 71 m | 3,412 mm | 30.4 °C |
| HUNAN TEA COMPANY | FURONG DISTRICT, China | 70 m | 1,327 mm | 24.7 °C |
| Mcleod Russel India Ltd, Dimakusi Tea Factory | Assam, India | 69 m | 2,775 mm | 29.4 °C |
| Samrin | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 69 m | 3,195 mm | 29.6 °C |
| Zaman Tea Agro Factory | Panchagarh, Bangladesh | 68 m | 2,403 mm | 28.8 °C |
Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Changsha Compared with China
In China, Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Changsha is drier than 98% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 63% of the others by elevation; warmer than 53% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Changsha against the 59 other estates we map in China, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.
| Measure | Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Changsha | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 71 m | 149 m | 7 to 2,002 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,171 mm | 1,470 mm | 1,030 to 2,779 mm |
| Mean daily high | 24.3 °C | 24.2 °C | 18.2 to 27.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.5 °C | 14.8 °C | 10.6 to 17.9 °C |
Observed Climate at Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Changsha (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Changsha’s coordinates recorded 1,171 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was June (221 mm) and the driest was October (33 mm). Daytime highs averaged 24.3 °C and overnight lows 15.5 °C over the year; August was the warmest month and February the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,171 mm |
| Wettest month | June (221 mm) |
| Driest month | October (33 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 24.3 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.5 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Changsha located?
Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Changsha is in Changsha, China, at coordinates 28.2751, 112.5634, at an elevation of about 71 metres.
Who operates Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Changsha?
Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Changsha is operated by Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Changsha, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Changsha produce?
Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Changsha is recorded as producing green, oolong and black tea.
What certifications does Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Changsha hold?
Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Changsha is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Changsha receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,171 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in June (221 mm).
How does Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Changsha compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Changsha recorded 1,171 mm in 2025, 55% less rain than the 2,622 mm average of estates at a similar elevation.
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].
