In short: Suizhou Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. is a tea estate located at No.66 Jiqing St in China at 31 metres elevation, operated by Hubei Jinying I/E Trading Co. and holding Ethical Tea Partnership certification.
Suizhou Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. is a tea estate located at No.66 Jiqing St in China, positioned at approximately 31 metres above sea level at latitude 30.58°N. The estate is operated by Hubei Jinying I/E Trading Co. and produces green, oolong, and black teas. It holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership.
Terroir & Climate
At 31 metres elevation, this estate sits within the low-lying terrain characteristic of central China's river valleys and plains. Tea cultivation at such modest altitudes typically experiences warmer temperatures and a longer growing season than high-elevation sites, often resulting in more vigorous vegetative growth and earlier spring flushes. Estates at this latitude in China generally benefit from a humid subtropical climate with distinct seasonal variation, which tends to support multiple harvests across the warmer months.
The low elevation typically means less pronounced diurnal temperature variation than mountain estates, which can influence the pace of photosynthesis and the accumulation of secondary metabolites in the leaf. Growing sites in this climatic band often experience ample rainfall during the spring and summer growing periods, which tends to support steady leaf development, though the specific conditions will vary by microclimate and annual weather patterns.
Tea Produced
The estate produces green, oolong, and black teas. Low-elevation estates in central China often yield teas with a forthright, accessible character, as the warmer growing conditions tend to favour brisker, more robust leaf development compared to the slower maturation seen at higher altitudes. Green teas from such sites typically present vegetal, fresh notes, while oolongs and blacks may exhibit malty or rounded profiles, though cup character will depend significantly on cultivar, processing technique, and seasonal conditions at the time of plucking.
Operator
The estate is operated by Hubei Jinying I/E Trading Co., a company whose name suggests involvement in import and export trading activity. No other estates operated by Hubei Jinying I/E Trading Co. are currently recorded in this directory.
Certifications & Ethics
Suizhou Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. is certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership, a multi-stakeholder initiative that works with tea producers to improve working conditions, environmental practices, and livelihoods across the supply chain. Ethical Tea Partnership certification indicates that the estate has undergone assessment against the organisation's standards and is working towards continuous improvement in labour rights, health and safety, and environmental stewardship, providing buyers with assurance on ethical sourcing practices.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Suizhou Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. lies at 30.5844, 114.2903 in No.66 Jiqing St, China. Its 31 m elevation is the 50th highest of 60 estates we map in China. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. — 222 km away · Hunan Province
- Hunan Xiangfeng Tea Factory — 245 km away · Changsha County
- Hunan Jinjin Tea Factory Co., Ltd — 245 km away · Changsha
- Changsha Tea Factory — 275 km away · Hunan Province
- Hunan Tea Group Co., Ltd. - final packing and refining processing — 289 km away · Changsha
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Suizhou Shennong Tea Co., Ltd.
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Suizhou Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. (31 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Suizhou Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. recorded 1,354 mm in 2025, 52% less than the 2,794 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nehinigala | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 31 m | 3,412 mm | 29.8 °C |
| Wilehena | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 31 m | 2,557 mm | 29.4 °C |
| Rajnagar Tea Estate Factory | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 30 m | 2,536 mm | 30.1 °C |
| Marumatsu Tea Co., Ltd. | Shizuoka, Japan | 30 m | 1,920 mm | 21.0 °C |
| Hafiz Tea Estate | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 33 m | 3,547 mm | 29.9 °C |
Suizhou Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. Compared with China
In China, Suizhou Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. is drier than 69% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 83% of the others by elevation; cooler than 66% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Suizhou 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 | Suizhou Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 31 m | 149 m | 7 to 2,002 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,354 mm | 1,470 mm | 1,030 to 2,779 mm |
| Mean daily high | 23.4 °C | 24.2 °C | 18.2 to 27.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.6 °C | 14.8 °C | 10.6 to 17.9 °C |
Observed Climate at Suizhou Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Suizhou Shennong Tea Co., Ltd.’s coordinates recorded 1,354 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was June (418 mm) and the driest was February (18 mm). Daytime highs averaged 23.4 °C and overnight lows 15.6 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and February the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,354 mm |
| Wettest month | June (418 mm) |
| Driest month | February (18 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 23.4 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 15.6 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Suizhou Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. located?
Suizhou Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. is in No.66 Jiqing St, China, at coordinates 30.5844, 114.2903, at an elevation of about 31 metres.
Who operates Suizhou Shennong Tea Co., Ltd.?
Suizhou Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. is operated by Hubei Jinying I/E Trading Co., according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Suizhou Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. produce?
Suizhou Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. is recorded as producing green, oolong and black tea.
What certifications does Suizhou Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. hold?
Suizhou Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Suizhou Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,354 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in June (418 mm).
How does Suizhou Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Suizhou Shennong Tea Co., Ltd. recorded 1,354 mm in 2025, 52% less rain than the 2,794 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].
