WE OFFER
Premium Teas Directly Sourced From Origin
Firsd Tea – your partner in tea since 1950
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. Through our parent company, we 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
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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
Craft Industry Report Insights
A review of Beverage Industry’s March 2024 Beer Market Report revealed some noteworthy highlights: CRAFT DRIVEN BY IPA + FLAVOR ROTATION IPAs are
February Tea Report: 2024 China Exports & US Imports
Data from the China Chamber of Commerce, the Tea Industry Committee of China Association for the Promotion of International Agricultural Cooperation, and the US Census Bureau
Tea Brew Craft: Bock + Peach + Shui Xian
The lab here at Firsd Tea has developed a few flavor combinations that are on the right track. We invite you to experiment and find
China’s No. 1 Document and Tea Production, 2024
The Chinese government employs 2 main planning documents to set the stage for the nation’s economic and agricultural development. The 5-Year Plan, as the name
Tea Craft Inspiration: Rustic Ale’s Ichi-go Ichi-e
Look how teas and botanicals can add a nice finishing touch: Sante Adarius Rustic Ale‘s (w/ Smog City) Ichi-go Ichi-e. INGREDIENTS The elements of this
January Tea Report: 2024 China Exports & US Imports
Data from the US Census Bureau (GATS) was recently published regarding US imports of tea for January 2024. China tea export statistics are often combined
Frequently Asked Questions
Our catalog is available for all registered customers. To place an order, you may use our ecommerce market for small quantities or contact us today for larger requests.
The turnaround time for orders can vary depending on quantity and availability. However, because we warehouse and actively manage inventory at multiple U.S. locations, we greatly reduce typical lead times experienced in international tea shipments.
Firsd Tea North America, LLC is the subsidiary and U.S. office of Zhejiang Tea Group, Ltd, China’s largest tea exporter and the world leader in green tea exports. Zhejiang Tea Group owns and operates tea fields and processing facilities across China. As a result, Firsd Tea is not a middleman – Firsd Tea customers have the benefit of procuring tea directly from the source, greatly reducing price and ensuring high quality and consistency.
The MOQ for bulk leaf tea and botanicals is one pound.
Yes we offer custom blending and flavored teas. Contact us about quantities and pricing.
Firsd Tea works with businesses that use wholesale bulk tea and botanicals. We work with national tea brands, co-packers, tea retailers, cafes, and craft beer and kombucha brewers.