In short: Yixian Qingye Tea Farm Co. Ltd is a tea estate and processing facility in Menglian County, Yunnan, China, certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership and producing green, oolong, and black teas.
Yixian Qingye Tea Farm Co. Ltd operates a tea estate and processing facility in Menglian County, located in the southwestern corner of Yunnan Province, China. The estate sits at an elevation of 964 metres and is certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership. The operation encompasses both refining and primary processing, producing green, oolong, and black teas.
Terroir & Climate
At 964 metres above sea level and situated at approximately 22°N latitude, the estate occupies a mid-elevation position in a region where the interplay of altitude and tropical proximity typically shapes the growing environment. Estates at this elevation in southern Yunnan generally experience a climate moderated by altitude yet influenced by monsoonal patterns, with conditions that tend to favour year-round growth punctuated by seasonal variation in rainfall and temperature.
This combination of latitude and elevation often contributes to a growing cycle characterised by steady warmth and humidity, conditions that can encourage vigorous vegetative growth. The mid-altitude position generally allows for a balance between the intensity of lowland tropical heat and the slower maturation associated with higher mountain gardens, a profile common to tea-producing areas in Menglian County.
Tea Produced
The estate produces green, oolong, and black teas, reflecting the versatility typical of Yunnan processing traditions. Green teas from estates in this region and elevation band often exhibit a rounded, vegetal character with moderate astringency, while oolongs tend toward floral or fruity notes depending on oxidation levels. Black teas processed in southern Yunnan at similar altitudes generally yield malty, sometimes sweet cup profiles with a smooth body, though specific character varies widely with cultivar, season, and manufacturing technique.
Operator
The estate is operated by Yixian Qingye Tea Farm Co. Ltd, a company whose name indicates responsibility for both refining and primary processing activities. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in the directory.
Certifications & Ethics
The estate holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, a multi-stakeholder initiative that works to improve working conditions and environmental practices on tea farms. For buyers, this certification signals an estate's commitment to meeting standards around labour rights, health and safety, and environmental stewardship, with progress monitored through on-site assessments and capacity-building programmes.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Yixian Qingye Tea Farm Co. Ltd - Refining and primary processing lies at 22.3291, 99.5844 in Menglian County, China. Its 964 m elevation is the 10th highest of 60 estates we map in China. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Southtee Handel — 47 km away · Ximeng
- Green Fountain Yunnan Tea Co., Ltd.Mangbai — 98 km away · Yunnan Province
- Green Fountain Yunnan Tea Co., Ltd- Lailong — 100 km away · Yunnan Province
- Hunan Yiqingyuan Everspring Tea Co., Ltd. — 152 km away · Pu'Er City
- Hubei Wuhan Jiarun Huiming Tea Co., Ltd. — 209 km away · Yongde County
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Yixian Qingye Tea Farm Co. Ltd - Refining and primary processing
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Yixian Qingye Tea Farm Co. Ltd - Refining and primary processing (964 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Yixian Qingye Tea Farm Co. Ltd - Refining and primary processing recorded 1,688 mm in 2025, 41% less than the 2,851 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balangoda Plantations, Debedde | Uva Province, Sri Lanka | 972 m | 2,709 mm | 26.2 °C |
| Teesta Valley Tea Estate | Dist, India | 954 m | 3,324 mm | 23.4 °C |
| Wonosari | East Java, Indonesia | 954 m | 3,891 mm | 25.2 °C |
| Satemwa Tea Estates Limited, Satemwa | Thyolo, Malawi | 974 m | 1,525 mm | 24.1 °C |
| Ambootia | West Bengal, India | 979 m | 2,805 mm | 22.6 °C |
Yixian Qingye Tea Farm Co. Ltd - Refining and primary processing Compared with China
In China, Yixian Qingye Tea Farm Co. Ltd - Refining and primary processing is wetter than 78% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 85% of the others by elevation; warmer than 98% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Yixian Qingye Tea Farm Co. Ltd - Refining and primary processing against the 59 other estates we map in China, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.
| Measure | Yixian Qingye Tea Farm Co. Ltd - Refining and primary processing | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 964 m | 137 m | 7 to 2,002 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,688 mm | 1,470 mm | 1,030 to 2,779 mm |
| Mean daily high | 26.6 °C | 24.2 °C | 18.2 to 27.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.2 °C | 14.8 °C | 10.6 to 17.9 °C |
Observed Climate at Yixian Qingye Tea Farm Co. Ltd - Refining and primary processing (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Yixian Qingye Tea Farm Co. Ltd - Refining and primary processing’s coordinates recorded 1,688 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (405 mm) and the driest was December (3 mm). Daytime highs averaged 26.6 °C and overnight lows 16.2 °C over the year; June was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,688 mm |
| Wettest month | July (405 mm) |
| Driest month | December (3 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 26.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 16.2 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Yixian Qingye Tea Farm Co. Ltd - Refining and primary processing located?
Yixian Qingye Tea Farm Co. Ltd - Refining and primary processing is in Menglian County, China, at coordinates 22.3291, 99.5844, at an elevation of about 964 metres.
Who operates Yixian Qingye Tea Farm Co. Ltd - Refining and primary processing?
Yixian Qingye Tea Farm Co. Ltd - Refining and primary processing is operated by Yixian Qingye Tea Farm Co. Ltd - Refining and primary processing, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Yixian Qingye Tea Farm Co. Ltd - Refining and primary processing produce?
Yixian Qingye Tea Farm Co. Ltd - Refining and primary processing is recorded as producing green, oolong and black tea.
What certifications does Yixian Qingye Tea Farm Co. Ltd - Refining and primary processing hold?
Yixian Qingye Tea Farm Co. Ltd - Refining and primary processing is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Yixian Qingye Tea Farm Co. Ltd - Refining and primary processing receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,688 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (405 mm).
How does Yixian Qingye Tea Farm Co. Ltd - Refining and primary processing compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Yixian Qingye Tea Farm Co. Ltd - Refining and primary processing recorded 1,688 mm in 2025, 41% less rain than the 2,851 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].
