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
Tea Quality & Safety Certifications – What You Need To Know
Certifications and properly certified products create value to tea businesses in several different ways. This article is a resource for helping understand the certifications associated
October Tea Report: 2025 China Exports
Data from China Customs was recently published regarding China exports for October 2025. GATS data on US imports of tea was not available at time
Timeline of US-China Tea Tariffs
A brief chronology of the tariffs imposed on US imports of Chinese tea can be found below: 2025 NOVEMBER 14 The White House announced
September Tea Report: 2025 China Exports
Data from China Customs was recently published regarding China exports for September 2025. GATS data on US imports of tea was not available at time
Global Matcha Production and Export Status: 2025AUG26
Below is a brief survey of recent articles and anecdotal reports on the status of matcha production, particularly related to Japan. EXPORTS Japan
China Production By Province: Yunnan
Yunnan 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. 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.