In short: Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Baotian Town is a tea estate in Huitong County, China, operating at 667 metres altitude and certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership.
Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Baotian Town is a tea estate located in Huitong County, in the western part of Hunan Province, China. The estate operates at an altitude of 667 metres and is both the producer and operator of the property. It holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership and manufactures green, oolong and black teas, though specific buyers for its production have not been publicly recorded.
Terroir & Climate
At 667 metres above sea level, the estate sits in the mid-elevation zone characteristic of Hunan's tea-producing regions. Huitong County lies in the mountainous terrain of western Hunan, where estates at this altitude typically experience moderate diurnal temperature variation and adequate moisture during the growing season. These conditions generally favour steady vegetative growth and can contribute to leaf development that balances vigour with accumulation of flavour compounds.
The latitude of approximately 27°N places the estate in a subtropical climate zone where the growing season tends to be relatively long, with winter dormancy typically shorter than in higher-latitude tea regions. Estates at this elevation in western Hunan often benefit from mist and cloud cover during spring and summer months, which can moderate direct sun exposure and help maintain soil moisture levels conducive to continuous flush cycles.
Tea Produced
The estate produces green, oolong and black teas. Green teas from mid-elevation estates in Hunan typically exhibit a balance of vegetal freshness and moderate body, often with a smooth, slightly sweet character when processed carefully. Oolongs from this region tend toward lighter oxidation styles, and black teas produced at this altitude generally yield a clean, malty cup with restrained astringency. The diversity of tea types suggests processing flexibility, though specific flavour profiles depend heavily on cultivar selection, plucking standards and manufacturing technique, none of which are documented in available records.
Operator
The estate is operated by Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Baotian Town, which appears to function as both the owning entity and the day-to-day operator. No other estates under the same corporate structure are recorded in the directory, indicating that this may represent a single-estate operation or that sibling properties, if they exist, have not been separately documented in available supply-chain data.
Certifications & Ethics
The estate holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, an independent membership organisation that works to improve working conditions and environmental practices across tea-growing regions. ETP certification indicates that the estate has undergone assessment against standards covering labour rights, health and safety, and responsible pesticide use, and that it participates in a programme of continuous improvement. For buyers, ETP membership offers a degree of assurance regarding social and environmental due diligence in the supply chain.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Baotian Town lies at 26.9794, 109.8755 in Huitong County, China. Its 667 m elevation is the 16th highest of 60 estates we map in China. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Guzhang Organic Tea Co., Ltd. — 182 km away · Guzhang County
- James Finlay (Guizhou) Tea Co.Ltd. — 196 km away · Guizhou province
- Fengxiangyuan Tea Industry Co., Ltd. — 233 km away · Guizhou Province
- Shangba Tea Farm — 284 km away · Zunyi City
- Cili Yunwuwang Tea Co,. Ltd. — 298 km away · Hunan Province
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Baotian Town
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Baotian Town (667 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. - Baotian Town recorded 1,715 mm in 2025, 37% less than the 2,744 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wikiliya | Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka | 667 m | 2,426 mm | 27.0 °C |
| Hatton Plantations, Kenilworth | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 665 m | 3,992 mm | 26.3 °C |
| LIMBULI | Mulanje, Malawi | 680 m | 3,220 mm | 25.8 °C |
| Kawalazi Tea Estate | D44, Malawi | 653 m | 2,396 mm | 27.2 °C |
| Lichuan Qijing Farm | Hubei Province, China | 697 m | 1,684 mm | 21.4 °C |
Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Baotian Town Compared with China
In China, Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Baotian Town is wetter than 88% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 75% of the others by elevation; cooler than 86% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Baotian Town 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. - Baotian Town | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 667 m | 137 m | 7 to 2,002 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,715 mm | 1,470 mm | 1,030 to 2,779 mm |
| Mean daily high | 21.6 °C | 24.2 °C | 18.2 to 27.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 12.6 °C | 14.9 °C | 10.6 to 17.9 °C |
Observed Climate at Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Baotian Town (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Baotian Town’s coordinates recorded 1,715 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was June (334 mm) and the driest was October (37 mm). Daytime highs averaged 21.6 °C and overnight lows 12.6 °C over the year; August was the warmest month and February the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,715 mm |
| Wettest month | June (334 mm) |
| Driest month | October (37 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 21.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 12.6 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Baotian Town located?
Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Baotian Town is in Huitong County, China, at coordinates 26.9794, 109.8755, at an elevation of about 667 metres.
Who operates Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Baotian Town?
Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Baotian Town is operated by Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Baotian Town, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Baotian Town produce?
Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Baotian Town is recorded as producing green, oolong and black tea.
What certifications does Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Baotian Town hold?
Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Baotian Town is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Baotian Town receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,715 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in June (334 mm).
How does Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Baotian Town compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Baotian Town recorded 1,715 mm in 2025, 37% less rain than the 2,744 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].
