Sourcing Journal

Chinese tea, from origin to order

Practical guides to Chinese tea origins, harvest seasons, and sourcing decisions. Read what to look for, when to buy, and how to evaluate your next lot.

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Chinese Black Tea vs Indian: The Assam Slot Problem

Chinese black tea vs Indian black tea is an operational question, not a flavour one: milk, the brew card, and blend consistency are where the swap fails.

September 1, 2026 Denny Tang

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Aug 31, 2026 Denny Tang

Raw or Ripe Pu-erh: A Sourcing Decision

Sheng and shou are not two flavours of one tea. Choosing between them decides your turnover, who carries the storage risk, and what you must teach buyers.

Aug 31, 2026 Veevee Zhang

Buying Spring Green Tea Is a Scheduling Problem

Chinese green tea harvest seasons are short, and the decision window closes before the picking does. Here is when the choices actually have to be made.

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