CTC Black Tea BOP — Premium Tea Bag Grade
CTC black tea BOP (Broken Orange Pekoe) is the premium broken grade with a proportion of golden tip. Compared with BP it gives a more aromatic, finer cup with the same fast CTC infusion — the choice for premium tea-bag lines, HoReCa packs and black milk-tea bases where aroma matters.
Product Specification
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| English name | CTC Black Tea BOP (Broken Orange Pekoe) |
| Category | Black tea, GB/T 13738.1 |
| Origin | Yunnan, China |
| Intended use | Premium tea bags, HoReCa, milk tea base |
| Minimum order | 1 MT per grade |
Quality Grades — How to Distinguish
| Attribute | BOP | vs BP |
|---|---|---|
| Tip content | Visible golden tip proportion | Little to none |
| Cup profile | More aromatic, finer strength | Stronger but plainer |
| Price level | Premium | Standard |
| Target line | Premium & HoReCa bags | Volume tea bags |
Liquor: bright red with golden ring, brisk | Aroma: floral-caramel, noticeably aromatic | Taste: full, smooth strength with aromatic finish
We grade BOP by tip ratio and granule uniformity; each lot ships with liquor photos, infusion data and COA so your QC can approve before the container sails.
Technical Parameters (per lot COA supplied)
| Parameter | Specification | Method / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 7.0% | GB 5009.3 |
| Total ash | ≤ 7.0% | GB 5009.4 |
| Water extract | ≥ 36% (CTC) | GB/T 8305 |
| Tea polyphenols | ≥ 15% | GB/T 8313 |
| Pesticide residue | EU MRL (EC 396/2005) compliant | SGS / Intertek per lot |
Packing & Supply Terms
- 25–40 kg PP woven bag with PE liner or paper sack
- Container loading: 20GP ≈ 10–12 MT, 40GP ≈ 18–22 MT
- Lead time: 7 days; FOB Ningbo / Shanghai / Xiamen
Certifications & Export Documents
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin (CO / Form A / RCEP as applicable), Phytosanitary Certificate, per-lot COA (moisture, ash, pesticide residue EU MRL Reg. EC 396/2005), Health Certificate. Halal available; CO / Form A / RCEP as required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tip ratio in your BOP?
Declared per lot; we confirm with dry-leaf photos and a sealed sample before production.
BOP or FBOP for premium bags?
FBOP carries more tip and higher cost; BOP is the best price-performance premium grade. We supply both.
Samples before order?
Yes — 200 g BOP and BP side-by-side comparison samples so you can run your own cup test.
Request a Quote
Contact Smileaf Tea (Xiamen, China) for FOB Ningbo / Shanghai / Xiamen prices, free samples (50–200 g, courier collect) and OEM/private-label solutions. Related products: CTC Black Tea BP, Black tea for Philippines