OEM & Private Label Tea Manufacturing from Xiamen, China
Smileaf Tea (Xiamen Smileaftea Import & Export Co Ltd) turns our factory-direct bulk teas into your own tea brand. From single-origin loose leaf to ready-to-shelf tea bags, we handle blending, custom printing, packing and export documents — one factory, one contact, full traceability.
What We Can Manufacture for You
| OEM Format | Tea Types | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| Loose leaf bulk (25/30 kg export bags) | Chunmee, Gunpowder, Sencha-style, CTC & Gongfu black, white, oolong, Pu-erh | Blenders, repackers, HoReCa supply |
| Private-label pouches & tins (50 g–1 kg) | All above + jasmine & flavored blends | Supermarket & online retail brands |
| Tea bags — single / double chamber | CTC BP/BOP, green fannings, herbal & flavored blends | Tea-bag brands, HORECA, private label |
| Rigid gift boxes & caddies | Oolong, white tea, Pu-erh cakes, gift sets | Gift & premium segments |
| Matcha & tea powder (foodservice packs) | Ceremonial / culinary matcha, instant tea powder | Bakery, beverage chains, milk tea |
OEM Process — 7 Steps from Artwork to Shipment
- Inquiry & brief — tell us tea type, target market, packing format and brand files.
- Sampling — free 50–200 g tea samples; packaging mock-up design within 2–3 working days.
- Confirmation — pre-production sample (tea + print proof) signed and counter-sealed.
- Printing & production — plate making, printing, blending/packing under SC & ISO22000 hygiene system.
- Quality control — per-lot COA, EU MRL / destination-market residue compliance, third-party test (SGS/Intertek) on request.
- Export documents — Commercial Invoice, Packing List, CO, Phytosanitary Certificate, Health Certificate; optional Organic / Halal / FDA documentation.
- Shipment — FOB Ningbo / Shanghai / Xiamen, CIF & DDP on request; 20GP ≈ 10–12 MT, 40GP ≈ 18–22 MT.
MOQ, Lead Time & Payment
| Item | Terms |
|---|---|
| MOQ — bulk loose tea | 500 kg – 1 MT per item |
| MOQ — OEM / private label | 300 kg+ per SKU (per contract) |
| Samples | 50–200 g free of charge, courier collect |
| Lead time — stock items | 7 days |
| Lead time — OEM printed packing | 15–25 days |
| Payment | T/T 30% deposit + 70% against B/L copy; L/C at sight |
| Certificates | SC (food production license), ISO22000/HACCP system, export license; SC No. SC11435021207276 |
Why Brands Choose Smileaf Tea
- Factory-direct pricing with full in-house production (sorting, blending, packing, lab).
- Dual entity support: mainland China factory + Mingfu Overseas (HK) Limited for flexible trade arrangements.
- EU / Japan MRL compliance experience for 16+ export markets across Africa, Central Asia, Middle East, Europe and Asia.
- Award-winning teas: 2024 Zijinghua Cup Gold Awards (Wuyi Da Hong Pao, Phoenix Dancong Milan Xiang No.1).
Frequently Asked Questions — OEM & Private Label
What is your MOQ for private label tea?
OEM/private label starts from 300 kg per SKU (per contract). For full custom packaging with printed bags and cartons, 500 kg+ per design gives the best unit economics.
Can you print my own brand logo and design?
Yes. We support custom printed pouches, tin cans, boxes and cartons. Provide your artwork in AI/PDF; our design team can also adapt your logo to our standard templates free of charge.
Which tea types can be OEM packed?
All categories: Chunmee & Gunpowder green tea, CTC & Gongfu black tea, jasmine, white tea, oolong, Pu-erh, matcha powder and tea-bag fannings — loose leaf, tea bags (single chamber or double chamber), or powder.
How long does an OEM order take?
Stock tea with ready packing materials: 7 days. Custom printed packaging: 15–25 days including plate making and sample confirmation.
Do you provide samples before mass production?
Yes. Pre-production samples (tea + printed packaging mock-up) are confirmed before mass production; counter-sealed samples are kept for quality arbitration.