Fujian Qinliu Tea Base

Fujian Qinliu Tea Base is a tea estate located in P.R, China, at approximately 316 metres above sea level. The estate is operated by Zhejiang Tea Group Co., Ltd., a company with a portfolio of tea-producing sites across the region. The estate holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership. No buyer relationships are currently on public record for this estate.

Terroir & Climate

At an elevation of 316 metres in this part of China, tea cultivation typically takes place in conditions that allow for relatively rapid growth cycles compared to high-altitude estates. The latitude of approximately 26°N places the estate within a subtropical zone, where temperatures tend to remain moderate year-round and where estates often benefit from consistent moisture levels during the growing season. Such elevations generally favour vigorous vegetative growth, and the thermal conditions typical of this altitude can support multiple plucking rounds per year.

Estates at this elevation in Fujian Province are often exposed to the region's characteristic humid subtropical climate, which tends to produce a relatively mild diurnal temperature variation. This can result in leaves with good body and a balance between briskness and smoothness, though specific outcomes depend heavily on cultivar selection and processing technique. The moderate altitude typically allows for both volume production and the flexibility to process leaf into multiple tea types.

Tea Produced

Fujian Qinliu Tea Base processes green, oolong, and black teas. Estates in this region at comparable elevations typically produce green teas with a fresh, vegetal character and a clean, lightly sweet finish; oolongs that range from floral and aromatic to more oxidised, fuller-bodied styles depending on processing; and black teas that tend toward a smooth, malty profile with moderate astringency. The ability to produce multiple tea types from a single estate often reflects both the versatility of the leaf grown at this altitude and the skill of the processing team in tailoring oxidation and firing to the desired style.

Operator

Zhejiang Tea Group Co., Ltd. operates Fujian Qinliu Tea Base as part of a wider network of tea estates; the company is recorded as operating four other estates listed in this directory. This multi-estate structure is typical of larger Chinese tea enterprises that source leaf from geographically diverse growing areas to supply a range of tea types and qualities to domestic and international markets.

Certifications & Ethics

The estate's certification by the Ethical Tea Partnership indicates that it has undergone assessment against standards covering labour rights, health and safety, and environmental practices. For buyers, ETP membership signals a commitment to improving working conditions and to addressing risks in the supply chain through monitored, ongoing compliance rather than a single snapshot audit. For workers, the framework is intended to support access to grievance mechanisms, fair treatment, and safer working environments.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Fujian Qinliu Tea Base lies at 26.1778, 116.8169 in P.R, China. Its 316 m elevation is the joint 23rd highest of 60 estates we map in China. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• ZTG Qinliu Tea Base — under 1 km away · Fujian Province
• Fujian Sufu Tea Co., Ltd. — 30 km away · Fujian Province
• Fujian Province Anxi County Xingxi Tea Co. — 184 km away · Anxi County
• Fujian Firmenich Import \u0026 Export Co., Ltd — 254 km away · Fujian
• Jiangxi Wuyuan Dazhangshan Organic Food Co Ltd — 358 km away · Wuyuan County

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Fujian Qinliu Tea Base

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Fujian Qinliu Tea Base (316 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Fujian Qinliu Tea Base recorded 1,643 mm in 2025, 21% less than the 2,074 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
Las Treinta	Misiones province, Argentina	319 m	1,816 mm	26.0 °C
Rohini Tea Estate	Subash Ghisingh Marg, India	319 m	2,269 mm	27.0 °C
Waterfall Tea Estate	Valparai, India	313 m	1,020 mm	32.1 °C
Veddagala	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	319 m	3,368 mm	28.6 °C
KT	Misiones, Argentina	325 m	1,896 mm	26.3 °C

Fujian Qinliu Tea Base Compared with China

In China, Fujian Qinliu Tea Base is wetter than 73% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 61% of the others by elevation; warmer than 92% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Fujian Qinliu Tea Base against the 59 other estates we map in China, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.

Measure	Fujian Qinliu Tea Base	Country median	Country range
Elevation	316 m	137 m	7 to 2,002 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	1,643 mm	1,470 mm	1,030 to 2,779 mm
Mean daily high	25.8 °C	24.2 °C	18.2 to 27.6 °C
Mean overnight low	15.3 °C	14.8 °C	10.6 to 17.9 °C

Observed Climate at Fujian Qinliu Tea Base (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Fujian Qinliu Tea Base’s coordinates recorded 1,643 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was April (371 mm) and the driest was January (12 mm). Daytime highs averaged 25.8 °C and overnight lows 15.3 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	1,643 mm
Wettest month	April (371 mm)
Driest month	January (12 mm)
Mean daily high	25.8 °C
Mean overnight low	15.3 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Fujian Qinliu Tea Base located?

Fujian Qinliu Tea Base is in P.R, China, at coordinates 26.1778, 116.8169, at an elevation of about 316 metres.

Who operates Fujian Qinliu Tea Base?

Fujian Qinliu Tea Base is operated by Zhejiang Tea Group Co., Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Fujian Qinliu Tea Base produce?

Fujian Qinliu Tea Base is recorded as producing green, oolong and black tea.

What certifications does Fujian Qinliu Tea Base hold?

Fujian Qinliu Tea Base is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.

How much rain does Fujian Qinliu Tea Base receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,643 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in April (371 mm).

How does Fujian Qinliu Tea Base compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Fujian Qinliu Tea Base recorded 1,643 mm in 2025, 21% less rain than the 2,074 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].