Wholesale Fu Tea from China: Complete Sourcing Guide 2026

Q: What certifications are available for export Fu Tea?

Our Fu Tea products carry ISO 22000 food safety certification, organic certification for select lines, CIQ inspection certificates for export, and Certificate of Origin. We can accommodate specific certification requirements for different markets.

Q: How do I import Fu Tea to my country?

Import process: 1) Request samples and evaluate quality, 2) Confirm order and pricing, 3) We prepare export documentation (CIQ, CO, phytosanitary), 4) Ship via sea freight (20-40 days) or air freight (3-7 days), 5) Customs clearance in destination country. We handle all China-side export procedures.

Q: What are the different grades of Fu Tea available for wholesale?

We offer three main grades: Premium (hand-selected whole bricks with abundant golden flowers, gift-grade packaging), Standard (machine-pressed bricks with consistent golden flower coverage, retail-ready), and Economy (broken pieces and smaller bricks, ideal for tea bag production or food ingredient use).

Published: May 31, 2026 | By New Era Fu Tea International Trade | Reading time: 12 min

If you are a tea importer, distributor, or retailer looking to source authentic Jingyang Fu Tea (泾阳茯茶) from China, this guide covers everything you need to know—from understanding the unique golden flower probiotic culture that sets Fu Tea apart, to grades, pricing, minimum orders, certifications, and the step-by-step import process.

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What Makes Fu Tea Unique?

Fu Tea (茯茶, also called Fucha) is a fermented dark tea originating from Jingyang, Shaanxi Province—the ancient starting point of the silk road. What makes it truly unique among all Chinese teas is the natural growth of Eurotium cristatum, known as "golden flowers" (金花), during its proprietary fermentation process.

This living probiotic culture gives Fu Tea three distinguishing characteristics:

health benefits — Clinical studies show Eurotium cristatum aids digestion, supports metabolism, and may help regulate blood sugar and cholesterol
Aging potential — Unlike green tea, Fu Tea improves with age. Properly stored bricks develop richer flavors over years, making them investment-grade products
Cultural heritage — Over 600 years of documented history as the "tea that built the Silk Road," traded for horses and silk with Central Asian merchants

Fu Tea Grades for Wholesale

Grade	Description	Best For	Price Range
Premium	Hand-selected whole bricks, abundant golden flowers, gift-grade packaging	High-end retail, gift market, specialty tea shops	Contact for quote
Standard	Machine-pressed bricks, consistent golden flower coverage, retail-ready	Tea shops, online retail, restaurants	Contact for quote
Economy	Broken pieces and smaller bricks, ideal for repacking	Tea bag production, food ingredient, mass market	Contact for quote

Minimum Order Quantities

Sample order: From 100g — free for qualified buyers (you cover shipping)
Standard wholesale: From 50kg (approximately 80-100 bricks depending on size)
Container load: From 500kg — best pricing per unit

Certifications and Export Documentation

As an established export trading company with full import/export licenses, we provide:

ISO 22000 — Food safety management system certification
Organic certification — Available for select product lines
CIQ inspection certificate — Required for all tea exports from China
Certificate of Origin — Jingyang, Shaanxi (geographical indication)
Phytosanitary certificate — For markets requiring plant health documentation

Key Takeaways

Wholesale purchases require MOQ typically 20-100 bricks
Sample testing protects buyers from inconsistent shipments
Understanding MOQ and shipping terms helps negotiate

Import Process Step by Step

Sample evaluation — Request and evaluate samples (7-14 days including shipping)
Order confirmation — Confirm product, quantity, packaging, and pricing
Production and QC — We produce or source to spec, with quality inspection (10-20 days)
Export documentation — CIQ inspection, CO, phytosanitary certificates (5-7 days)
Shipping — Sea freight (20-40 days) or air freight (3-7 days)
Customs clearance — We provide all documentation for destination country clearance

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Fu Tea and why is it different from other dark teas?

A: Fu Tea (Fucha) is the only dark tea that naturally grows Eurotium cristatum (golden flowers) during its fermentation process. This living probiotic culture is unique to Jingyang Fu Tea and gives it distinct health benefits including improved digestion and metabolism support.

Q: What is the minimum order quantity for wholesale Fu Tea?

A: MOQ varies by product: sample orders start from 100g, standard wholesale from 50kg, and container loads from 500kg. We offer free samples for qualified buyers.

Q: What certifications are available for export Fu Tea?

A: Our Fu Tea carries ISO 22000 food safety certification, organic certification for select lines, CIQ inspection certificates for export, and Certificate of Origin.

Q: How do I import Fu Tea to my country?

A: 1) Request samples, 2) Confirm order, 3) We prepare export documentation, 4) Ship via sea or air freight, 5) Customs clearance. We handle all China-side procedures.

Q: What are the different grades of Fu Tea available for wholesale?

A: Premium (hand-selected whole bricks with abundant golden flowers), Standard (machine-pressed with consistent golden flower coverage), and Economy (broken pieces, ideal for tea bags or food ingredients).

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New Era Fu Tea International Trade Co., Ltd. is a licensed export trading company based in Jingyang, Shaanxi, China—birthplace of Fu Tea. We specialize in Jingyang Fu Tea export with full import/export qualifications.

Wholesale Fu Tea from China: The Complete Sourcing Guide for International Buyers (2026)