In short: Changsha Tea Factory is a tea production facility in Hunan Province, China, operated by Hunan Yiqingyuan Everspring Tea Co., Ltd and certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership.
Changsha Tea Factory is a tea production facility located in Hunan Province, China, at an elevation of 38 metres above sea level. The factory is operated by Hunan Yiqingyuan Everspring Tea Co., Ltd and produces green, oolong and black teas. It holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership.
Terroir & Climate
Situated at just 38 metres above sea level in Hunan Province, Changsha Tea Factory occupies low-lying terrain at a latitude of approximately 28°N. Estates at such modest elevations in central China typically experience a subtropical climate with distinct seasons, characterised by warm, humid summers and relatively mild winters. The lower altitude generally permits an extended growing season and comparatively rapid leaf growth, conditions that tend to favour volume production and leaves with robust body rather than the slower, more nuanced development often associated with high-elevation gardens.
Hunan Province lies in south-central China, a region with a long history of tea cultivation and significant rainfall distributed across the growing months. The province's climate typically supports multiple plucking rounds per year. Factories at this elevation often source leaf from surrounding gardens where the combination of warmth, moisture and fertile alluvial or red soils tends to yield vigorous growth and a broad range of processing possibilities, from delicate green teas to fully oxidised blacks.
Tea Produced
Changsha Tea Factory produces green, oolong and black teas, a portfolio that reflects the processing versatility typical of Hunan facilities. Green teas from this region are often pan-fired or steamed to yield a clean, vegetal character, while oolongs from central China generally occupy the lighter end of the oxidation spectrum. Black teas produced in Hunan tend to offer malty, straightforward cup profiles with moderate astringency. The low elevation and warm growing conditions typically favour leaf that contributes body and colour rather than the floral complexity or pronounced high-notes associated with mountain gardens.
Operator
The factory is operated by Hunan Yiqingyuan Everspring Tea Co., Ltd, a company based in Hunan Province. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in our directory.
Certifications & Ethics
Changsha Tea Factory holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, an alliance that works with tea producers to improve social, environmental and economic conditions on estates and in surrounding communities. For buyers, ETP certification indicates that the factory has undergone independent assessment against labour, health, safety and environmental standards, and is committed to ongoing improvement in working conditions and sustainable agricultural practices.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Changsha Tea Factory lies at 28.2780, 113.2557 in Hunan Province, China. Its 38 m elevation is the 47th 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 Group Co., Ltd. - final packing and refining processing — 20 km away · Changsha
- Hunan Tea Group, Corporate — 21 km away · Hunan
- Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative (Shimen Liziping) — 23 km away · Xiangcha High-Tech Industrial Park Xiangcha
- Hunan Jinjin Tea Factory Co., Ltd — 30 km away · Changsha
- Hunan Xiangfeng Tea Factory — 30 km away · Changsha County
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Changsha Tea Factory
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Changsha Tea Factory (38 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Changsha Tea Factory recorded 1,323 mm in 2025, 62% less than the 3,483 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalline Tea Estate | Sundeura, India | 38 m | 3,423 mm | 29.8 °C |
| Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 37 m | 3,054 mm | 29.9 °C |
| Ethoya Watta | Central Province, Sri Lanka | 37 m | 3,815 mm | 30.1 °C |
| Hidellana Tea Factory | Ratnapura, Sri Lanka | 39 m | 4,458 mm | 30.1 °C |
| Rehana Tea Factory | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 40 m | 2,667 mm | 30.0 °C |
Changsha Tea Factory Compared with China
In China, Changsha Tea Factory is drier than 81% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 78% of the others by elevation; warmer than 63% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Changsha Tea Factory against the 59 other estates we map in China, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.
| Measure | Changsha Tea Factory | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 38 m | 149 m | 7 to 2,002 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,323 mm | 1,470 mm | 1,030 to 2,779 mm |
| Mean daily high | 24.6 °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 Changsha Tea Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Changsha Tea Factory’s coordinates recorded 1,323 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was April (246 mm) and the driest was August (35 mm). Daytime highs averaged 24.6 °C and overnight lows 15.5 °C over the year; August was the warmest month and February the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,323 mm |
| Wettest month | April (246 mm) |
| Driest month | August (35 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 24.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.5 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Changsha Tea Factory located?
Changsha Tea Factory is in Hunan Province, China, at coordinates 28.2780, 113.2557, at an elevation of about 38 metres.
Who operates Changsha Tea Factory?
Changsha Tea Factory is operated by Hunan Yiqingyuan Everspring Tea Co., Ltd, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Changsha Tea Factory produce?
Changsha Tea Factory is recorded as producing green, oolong and black tea.
What certifications does Changsha Tea Factory hold?
Changsha Tea Factory is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Changsha Tea Factory receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,323 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in April (246 mm).
How does Changsha Tea Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Changsha Tea Factory recorded 1,323 mm in 2025, 62% less rain than the 3,483 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].
