Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative (Shimen Liziping)

Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative operates in the Xiangcha High-Tech Industrial Park, located in the Xiangcha region of China at approximately 28.2°N latitude and 35 metres above sea level. The cooperative produces green, oolong and black teas and holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership. No public records identify specific commercial buyers for its output.

Terroir & Climate

At 35 metres elevation and 28°N latitude, this estate occupies low-lying terrain in a region where subtropical conditions typically prevail. Tea grown at such modest altitudes in southern China generally experiences warm, humid summers and relatively mild winters, with ample rainfall supporting vigorous vegetative growth. The low elevation typically means warmer ambient temperatures year-round, which tends to accelerate leaf development and can permit multiple flush cycles during the growing season.

Estates at this elevation often contend with higher soil moisture and faster-growing leaf, which can influence processing choices. The Xiangcha High-Tech Industrial Park designation suggests a setting where modern agricultural practices and infrastructure may be employed, though the fundamental interplay of latitude, altitude and local climate remains the primary determinant of leaf character. The cooperative's output of green, oolong and black teas indicates processing flexibility suited to the vigorous leaf growth that low-altitude sites in this latitude band typically yield.

Tea Produced

Shimen Liziping produces green, oolong and black teas from leaf grown at 35 metres elevation. Low-altitude Chinese teas from this latitude typically yield a fuller-bodied, more robust cup than high-mountain styles, with green teas often showing vegetal, grassy or sweet notes and a relatively soft astringency. Oolongs from such sites tend towards fuller oxidation profiles and a rounder mouthfeel, while black teas generally develop malty, earthy or honeyed characteristics. The estate's multi-category output reflects the processing versatility that such low-elevation, vigorous leaf can support, though specific sensory attributes will depend on cultivar selection, harvest timing and post-harvest handling—none of which are disclosed in available records.

Operator

The estate is operated by Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative, the same entity that owns the site. Cooperative structures in China's tea sector typically involve smallholder members pooling resources for processing, marketing and quality control. No other estates operated by this cooperative are recorded in the directory.

Certifications & Ethics

Shimen Liziping holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, a multi-stakeholder initiative that audits labour practices, environmental stewardship and community welfare on tea estates. For buyers, ETP certification provides independent assurance that the estate meets baseline standards in worker rights, health and safety, and sustainable land management. For workers, the certification framework is intended to support fair wages, safe working conditions and access to grievance mechanisms, though outcomes depend on ongoing compliance and audit rigour.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative (Shimen Liziping) lies at 28.2028, 113.0354 in Xiangcha High-Tech Industrial Park Xiangcha, China. Its 35 m elevation is the joint 48th 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, Corporate — 2.1 km away · Hunan
• Hunan Tea Group Co., Ltd. - final packing and refining processing — 3.3 km away · Changsha
• HUNAN TEA COMPANY — 7.1 km away · FURONG DISTRICT
• Changsha Tea Factory — 23 km away · Hunan Province
• Hunan Xiaoxiang Tea Industry Co., Ltd. - Changsha — 47 km away · Changsha

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative (Shimen Liziping)

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative (Shimen Liziping) (35 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative (Shimen Liziping) recorded 1,348 mm in 2025, 55% less than the 3,021 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
Mulatiyana Tea \u00a0Factory	B98, Sri Lanka	35 m	2,491 mm	30.4 °C
Parakaduwa	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	35 m	4,574 mm	30.0 °C
Chotolekha Tea Estate Factory	Moulvibazar, Bangladesh	37 m	3,054 mm	29.9 °C
Hafiz Tea Estate	Moulvibazar, Bangladesh	33 m	3,547 mm	29.9 °C
Zealong Tea Estate Ltd	495 Gordonton Road, New Zealand	33 m	1,438 mm	19.2 °C

Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative (Shimen Liziping) Compared with China

In China, Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative (Shimen Liziping) is drier than 75% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 81% of the others by elevation; warmer than 78% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative (Shimen Liziping) against the 59 other estates we map in China, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.

Measure	Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative (Shimen Liziping)	Country median	Country range
Elevation	35 m	149 m	7 to 2,002 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	1,348 mm	1,470 mm	1,030 to 2,779 mm
Mean daily high	24.8 °C	24.2 °C	18.2 to 27.6 °C
Mean overnight low	16.4 °C	14.8 °C	10.6 to 17.9 °C

Observed Climate at Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative (Shimen Liziping) (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative (Shimen Liziping)’s coordinates recorded 1,348 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was June (244 mm) and the driest was October (29 mm). Daytime highs averaged 24.8 °C and overnight lows 16.4 °C over the year; August was the warmest month and February the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	1,348 mm
Wettest month	June (244 mm)
Driest month	October (29 mm)
Mean daily high	24.8 °C
Mean overnight low	16.4 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative (Shimen Liziping) located?

Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative (Shimen Liziping) is in Xiangcha High-Tech Industrial Park Xiangcha, China, at coordinates 28.2028, 113.0354, at an elevation of about 35 metres.

Who operates Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative (Shimen Liziping)?

Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative (Shimen Liziping) is operated by Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative (Shimen Liziping), according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative (Shimen Liziping) produce?

Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative (Shimen Liziping) is recorded as producing green, oolong and black tea.

What certifications does Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative (Shimen Liziping) hold?

Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative (Shimen Liziping) is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.

How much rain does Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative (Shimen Liziping) receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,348 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in June (244 mm).

How does Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative (Shimen Liziping) compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Shimen Liziping Tea Professional Cooperative (Shimen Liziping) recorded 1,348 mm in 2025, 55% less rain than the 3,021 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].