In short: ZTG Jinsha Tea Base is a tea estate in Guizhou Province, China, operated by Zhejiang Tea Group Co., Ltd., at an elevation of 879 metres.
ZTG Jinsha Tea Base is a tea estate in Guizhou Province, China, situated at an elevation of 879 metres. The estate is operated by Zhejiang Tea Group Co., Ltd. and produces green, oolong, and black teas. The estate holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, though no buyers are currently recorded in public supply-chain data.
Terroir & Climate
At 879 metres above sea level in Guizhou Province, the estate sits within a subtropical highland zone where tea cultivation benefits from the moderating effect of altitude on what is otherwise a warm, humid climate. Estates at this elevation in central China typically experience a pronounced monsoon influence, with ample rainfall during the growing season and cooler night temperatures that tend to slow vegetative growth and encourage the accumulation of secondary metabolites in the leaf.
Guizhou's latitude of approximately 27° north places it within a belt well suited to diverse tea styles; the combination of modest elevation and continental humidity generally supports vigorous flush cycles from spring through autumn. Drainage and mist patterns at this altitude often contribute to the development of aromatic complexity, though soil composition and management practices vary widely across the province and have a decisive influence on final cup character.
Tea Produced
The estate produces green, oolong, and black teas. Guizhou teas from this elevation band typically yield a cup character marked by softness and moderate body, with green styles often showing vegetal sweetness and a gentle, rounded astringency. Oolong processing in the province tends to favour lighter oxidation, producing floral or orchid-like notes, while black teas from comparable sites generally offer malt and subtle stone-fruit tones rather than the briskness associated with higher-altitude or more northerly growing regions.
Operator
Zhejiang Tea Group Co., Ltd. is a state-linked enterprise with interests spanning cultivation, processing, and export. The company operates two other estates recorded in this directory, indicating a multi-site production strategy that extends beyond its home province of Zhejiang. The presence of a Zhejiang-based operator in Guizhou reflects broader patterns of investment and contract farming as eastern Chinese tea corporations seek to diversify their sourcing footprint across inland provinces.
Certifications & Ethics
The estate is certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership, a membership organisation that works with producers to assess and improve labour, environmental, and social conditions on tea farms. ETP certification signals that the estate has undergone monitoring against the partnership's code of practice, which covers issues including wages, working hours, occupational safety, pesticide management, and community engagement. For buyers, ETP membership offers a degree of supply-chain transparency and a commitment to ongoing improvement, particularly in markets where due diligence on labour standards is a commercial or regulatory requirement.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
ZTG Jinsha Tea Base lies at 27.7083, 105.9487 in Guizhou Province, China. Its 879 m elevation is the 12th highest of 60 estates we map in China. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Guizhou Tongren Gui Tea Co., Ltd. — 148 km away · Guiyang
- Anshun Royal Tea village tea garden — 158 km away
- Fengxiangyuan Tea Industry Co., Ltd. — 166 km away
- Shangba Tea Farm — 189 km away · Zunyi City
- James Finlay (Guizhou) Tea Co.Ltd. — 225 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to ZTG Jinsha Tea Base
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match ZTG Jinsha Tea Base (879 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. ZTG Jinsha Tea Base recorded 1,370 mm in 2025, 38% less than the 2,197 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ming Ding Cha International Co., Ltd | Shengmaoshu, Taiwan | 875 m | 2,152 mm | 23.2 °C |
| East Usambara Tea Co. Ltd, Kwamkoro | Tanga, Tanzania United Republic Of | 875 m | 1,361 mm | 26.0 °C |
| Balangoda Plantations, Spring Valley Group | Uva Province, Sri Lanka | 885 m | 2,624 mm | 26.3 °C |
| Kahawatte Plantations, Craighead | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 887 m | 3,261 mm | 25.1 °C |
| Fengxiangyuan Tea Industry Co., Ltd. | Guizhou Province, China | 868 m | 1,589 mm | 20.4 °C |
ZTG Jinsha Tea Base Compared with China
In China, ZTG Jinsha Tea Base is drier than 66% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 81% of the others by elevation; cooler than 81% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets ZTG Jinsha Tea Base against the 59 other estates we map in China, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.
| Measure | ZTG Jinsha Tea Base | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 879 m | 137 m | 7 to 2,002 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,370 mm | 1,470 mm | 1,030 to 2,779 mm |
| Mean daily high | 22.1 °C | 24.2 °C | 18.2 to 27.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 13.0 °C | 14.9 °C | 10.6 to 17.9 °C |
Observed Climate at ZTG Jinsha Tea Base (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for ZTG Jinsha Tea Base’s coordinates recorded 1,370 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (208 mm) and the driest was December (29 mm). Daytime highs averaged 22.1 °C and overnight lows 13.0 °C over the year; August was the warmest month and February the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,370 mm |
| Wettest month | July (208 mm) |
| Driest month | December (29 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 22.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 13.0 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is ZTG Jinsha Tea Base located?
ZTG Jinsha Tea Base is in Guizhou Province, China, at coordinates 27.7083, 105.9487, at an elevation of about 879 metres.
Who operates ZTG Jinsha Tea Base?
ZTG Jinsha Tea Base is operated by Zhejiang Tea Group Co., Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does ZTG Jinsha Tea Base produce?
ZTG Jinsha Tea Base is recorded as producing green, oolong and black tea.
What certifications does ZTG Jinsha Tea Base hold?
ZTG Jinsha Tea Base is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does ZTG Jinsha Tea Base receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,370 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (208 mm).
How does ZTG Jinsha Tea Base compare with estates at a similar elevation?
ZTG Jinsha Tea Base recorded 1,370 mm in 2025, 38% less rain than the 2,197 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].
