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Premium Teas Directly Sourced From Origin
Firsd Tea – your partner in tea since 1950
Firsd Tea is the North American source for Chinese teas and botanicals, with direct access to China’s largest tea exporter and world leader in green tea exports.
Our Mission
WHY FIRSD TEA?
Organic. About 50% of all US organic tea imports come
from China. Firsd Tea leads in organic from China.
Sustainable. Trusted source of sustainable teas for
international tea brands.
Service. Prompt, reliable service to: Brands, Brewers,
Co-packers, Manufacturers, and Retailers.
YOUR FIRSD ADVANTAGES
Direct. Our umbrella of producers own &
operate our fields and facilities.
Flexible. Order wholesale by the container, pallet,
case, or lb units.
Fast. Prompt fulfillment from our US East and West
Coast warehouses.
What We Do
x p u r t e a s f r o m 1 l b a n d u p
Our Certifications
FIRSD TEA SUSTAINABILITY
In addition to investing in sustainable teas, Firsd Tea conducts continued cutting-edge research into sustainability within the tea industry. For more information, read our latest Firsd Tea Sustainability Perspectives Report.
FROM THE FIRSD LOOK BLOG
China Production By Province: Guizhou
Guizhou Province has been a leading tea-producing province in China for several consecutive years. It is known for several white and green teas, including rising
2026 China Spring Tea Production and Market Report
The China Tea Marketing Association recently released a report on China’s 2026 Spring tea production and market conditions. The original, two-part report can be
JuneTea Report: 2026 China Exports & US Imports
2026 June China Tea Exports and US Tea Imports
China Production By Province: Anhui
Anhui Province has been a leading tea-producing province in China for several consecutive years. The seasonal monsoon climate gives it hot, humid summers and cooler,
May Tea Report: 2026 China Exports & US Imports
2026 May China Tea Exports and US Tea Imports
China Production By Province: Sichuan
Sichuan Province has been a leading tea-producing province in China for several consecutive years. The humid subtropical climate gives it a longer growing season with
Frequently Asked Questions
Our catalog is available for all registered customers. Contact us today to place an order.
Typical turnaround is 1-2 business days for in-stock items. Because we warehouse and actively manage inventory at multiple U.S. locations, we greatly reduce the lead times typically experienced with international tea shipments.
Firsd Tea North America, LLC is a long term partner of Zhejiang Tea Group, and TransWorld, some of China’s largest tea exporters and world leaders in green tea exports. Zhejiang Tea Group owns and operates tea fields and processing facilities across China. Firsd Tea customers have the benefit of procuring tea as directly as possible, while allowing customers to avoid the hassles of brokers, customs and the administrative demands of arranging ocean transport.
Firsd Tea offers a large selection of USDA organic teas. In addition, Firsd Tea offers Rainforest Alliance- and Kosher-certified options.
Firsd Tea products carry USDA Organic, Kosher, Rainforest Alliance, and Fair Trade certifications depending on the product. We always supply COAs, spec sheets, and product-specific certifications upon customer request.
The MOQ for custom blends is 50 lbs, significantly lower than typical bulk blend minimums, making it accessible for smaller-batch brands and roasters testing new products.
Custom blend orders typically take 7 business days or less, depending on order size, ingredients needed and number of SKUs.
The MOQ for bulk leaf tea and botanicals is one pound. The MOQ for custom orders can be as low as 50 lbs, depending on the item and availability.
Yes, we always supply the specified certifications pertaining to the tea/product upon customer’s request.
Yes. We offer custom blends with a minimum order quantity of 50 lb and typical turnaround of 7 business days or less, depending on order size and number of SKUs. Contact us about quantities and pricing.
Firsd Tea works with businesses that use wholesale bulk tea and botanicals, including national tea brands, specialty coffee roasters, craft tea private label brands, co-packers, tea retailers, cafes, and craft beer and kombucha brewers.
Yes. We work with craft tea and private label brands to develop custom blends from concept through fulfillment, including sourcing, formulation, and packaging support.
Firsd Tea sources from across the globe and directly from a network of farms and processing facilities across China, in continuous operation since 1950. This model gives us full visibility from planting and harvesting through processing and packaging.
Yes. We supply low-MOQ, quick-turnaround custom tea blends for coffee roasters looking to add tea offerings alongside their existing product line, backed by organic certification and full origin traceability.