TeaVivre
ActiveOverview
TeaVivre is an online retailer specializing in Chinese teas including green, black, white, oolong, pu-erh, flower, and herbal varieties, sourced directly from producers in China.1258 It operates under Teas and Thes (China) Ltd. with headquarters in Hong Kong and operations in Sichuan Province, China, focusing on high-quality, organic-certified teas for international markets.12 The company has received awards such as Great Taste Awards and Global Tea Championship medals, and holds USDA and EU organic certifications since 2018.1
History
TeaVivre was founded in 2010-2011 by Chris Yang, Angel Chen, and Wenny Ren, who had prior experience in e-commerce since 2005, with the goal of creating an online brand for premium Chinese teas targeting global markets.2 The team conducted a year of research visiting tea gardens and facilities across China before launching TeaVivre.com in July 2011 for English-speaking customers and TheCalin for French markets.2 Operations are based in Sichuan Province with tea storage in Xiamen, Fujian, and the company achieved USDA/EU organic certification in 2018.12
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Green Tea | Sourced from premium Chinese regions | $10 - $200 |
| Black Tea | Traditional Chinese varieties | $10 - $150 |
| Oolong Tea | High mountain and award-winning selections | $15 - $300 |
| White Tea | Delicate and minimally processed | $10 - $150 |
| Pu-erh Tea | Fermented teas from Yunnan | $10 - $250 |
| Organic Tea | USDA and EU certified | $15 - $250 |
| Flower Tea | Artisanal blooming teas | $10 - $100 |
Manufacturing
Teas are sourced directly from producers in various Chinese regions using organic and traditional methods to ensure freshness and quality.123 Processing occurs at supplier facilities visited by the TeaVivre team, with storage in Xiamen, Fujian Province; no in-house manufacturing is mentioned.2
Notable Products
- Premium Jasmine Dragon Pearls Green Tea - Awarded 2 Star Great Taste Awards in 2017.
- Nonpareil Taiwan DaYuLing High Mountain Cha Wang Oolong Tea - Silver medal in Global Tea Championship Green Oolong category, 2017.
- Organic Teas - USDA NOP and EU certified since June 2018.
- Pu-erh Tea - Sourced from Yunnan province with unique fermentation processing.
- Award Tea Collection - Teas recognized in international competitions.
Reputation
TeaVivre is recognized by enthusiasts for direct sourcing from Chinese producers, organic certifications, and award-winning teas like jasmine pearls and oolongs.123 Professionals note its focus on freshness, quality control through expert selection, and commitment to traditional methods.23 Some sources highlight small team size and e-commerce experience as enabling personalized service.26
Sources (9)
- https://www.teavivre.com/about-teavivre
- http://www.tea-happiness.com/2014/07/spotlight-teavivre.html
- https://gff.co.uk/directory/producer/?id=34696
- https://m.teavivre.com/about-teavivre.html
- https://www.zoominfo.com/c/teavivre/355907080
- https://rocketreach.co/teavivre-management_b454cebdfc9385c3
- https://www.tasteatlas.com/teavivre-tea-company
- https://www.teavivre.com
- https://www.teavivre.com/info/information