Shennong Tea Co., Ltd.

Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. is a tea estate located in Hunan Province, China, at approximately 28.88°N latitude and 113.09°E longitude. The estate sits at an elevation of 78 metres and is operated by Shenmong Tea Co., Ltd. The estate produces green, oolong, and black teas, though no buyers have been recorded in available supply-chain data.

Terroir & Climate

At 78 metres above sea level, Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. occupies low-elevation terrain in Hunan Province, a region characterised by a subtropical monsoon climate. Estates at this latitude and altitude typically experience warm, humid conditions with distinct wet and dry seasons. The lower elevation generally means warmer ambient temperatures year-round compared to high-altitude gardens, which tends to encourage faster vegetative growth and shorter dormancy periods.

Low-lying tea gardens in subtropical China often benefit from fertile alluvial soils and adequate moisture, though they may be more susceptible to seasonal temperature extremes than higher-elevation sites. The relatively modest altitude typically supports vigorous flush cycles during the growing season, and the warm climate can allow for extended harvest windows. These environmental conditions generally favour production flexibility, enabling estates to process multiple tea types from the same cultivar base.

Tea Produced

Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. produces green, oolong, and black teas. Estates in Hunan Province have a long-standing reputation for diverse tea production, and gardens at lower elevations often yield leaf material suited to robust processing. Green teas from this region typically display vegetal, sometimes nutty or chestnut-like characteristics, while oolongs may range from lightly oxidised and floral to more heavily worked styles with deeper, toasted notes. Black teas produced at similar elevations in Hunan tend to offer malty, smooth profiles with moderate astringency. The estate's range across all three categories suggests processing versatility, though specific cultivars and production methods have not been documented.

Operator

The estate is operated by Shenmong Tea Co., Ltd. No other estates operated by this company have been recorded in available supply-chain directories.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. lies at 28.8834, 113.0911 in Hunan Province, China. Its 78 m elevation is the 37th highest of 60 estates we map in China. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Hunan Xiangfeng Tea Factory — 48 km away · Changsha County
• Hunan Jinjin Tea Factory Co., Ltd — 49 km away · Changsha
• Changsha Tea Factory — 69 km away
• Hunan Tea Group Co., Ltd. - final packing and refining processing — 74 km away · Changsha
• Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative (Shimen Liziping) — 76 km away · Xiangcha High-Tech Industrial Park Xiangcha

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Shennong Tea Co., Ltd.

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. (78 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. recorded 1,030 mm in 2025, 69% less than the 3,332 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
BAGHMARI	Assam, India	78 m	2,876 mm	28.6 °C
DIFFLOO	Assam, India	78 m	2,735 mm	29.2 °C
Palindanuwara	Western Province, Sri Lanka	78 m	4,010 mm	29.1 °C
Euro Asia Tea Factory Ltd	Panchagarh, Bangladesh	77 m	2,582 mm	29.2 °C
Sanora	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	77 m	4,458 mm	30.0 °C

Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. Compared with China

In China, Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. is the driest of the 60 estates by 2025 rainfall; lower than 61% of the others by elevation; cooler than 56% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. against the 59 other estates we map in China, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.

Measure	Shennong Tea Co., Ltd.	Country median	Country range
Elevation	78 m	149 m	7 to 2,002 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	1,030 mm	1,470 mm	1,171 to 2,779 mm
Mean daily high	24.1 °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 Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Shennong Tea Co., Ltd.’s coordinates recorded 1,030 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was June (250 mm) and the driest was October (18 mm). Daytime highs averaged 24.1 °C and overnight lows 15.5 °C over the year; August was the warmest month and February the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	1,030 mm
Wettest month	June (250 mm)
Driest month	October (18 mm)
Mean daily high	24.1 °C
Mean overnight low	15.5 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. located?

Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. is in Hunan Province, China, at coordinates 28.8834, 113.0911, at an elevation of about 78 metres.

Who operates Shennong Tea Co., Ltd.?

Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. is operated by Shenmong Tea Co., Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. produce?

Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. is recorded as producing green, oolong and black tea.

How much rain does Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,030 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in June (250 mm).

How does Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. recorded 1,030 mm in 2025, 69% less rain than the 3,332 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].