OP Black Tea

 OP BLACK TEA – WHOLE-LEAF ORTHODOX TEA FOR LOOSE-LEAF PACKS

OP Black Tea is a whole-leaf orthodox black tea with long, wiry and lightly curled leaves. It produces a golden-red to amber cup with a malty body, refreshing aroma and smooth citrus finish. The grade is suitable for loose-leaf tea packs, pyramid tea bags and as a blending base for commercial tea products.

1. OP Black Tea For Loose-Leaf Tea Applications

OP, short for Orange Pekoe, is a classic whole-leaf grade of orthodox black tea. The leaves are black, lightly curled and relatively even in size, with a leaf length of approximately 8–15 mm.
The tea is rolled without cutting at factories in Phu Tho and Yen Bai, Vietnam. Compared with OPA, OP has a more tightly twisted leaf structure and can provide a fuller cup profile while allowing approximately 17 tons of standard bulk packing to be loaded into a 40HC container.
OP Black Tea is primarily used for loose-leaf tea packs, including tins, boxes and pouches. It is also suitable for pyramid and premium tea bags where the leaf remains visible during brewing.

Vietnam OP Black Tea Orange Pekoe dry leaf close-up

2. OP Black Tea Characteristics And Flavor Profile

The dry leaf has a black appearance with a light curl and relatively even size. When brewed, the liquor develops a reddish-gold color with orange tones.

✿ Key characteristics:

• Leaf size: 8–15 mm
• Appearance: Black, lightly curled leaf of even size
• Liquor: Golden reddish color with an orange tint
• Aroma: Fresh and lightly floral
• Flavor: Strong, malty taste
• Finish: Smooth and long-lasting citrus notes
• Moisture: Maximum 7%

The first impression is strong and malty, followed by a smooth citrus finish. The tea can also take a small amount of milk, while its citrus character is more apparent when served plain.

3. OP Black Tea For Pyramid Bags And Blending

• OP Black Tea provides a whole-leaf format for applications where leaf appearance and cup character are important.
• For pyramid and large-format tea bags, the leaf structure remains visible during brewing. This makes OP suitable for tea products designed to present a more recognizable whole-leaf appearance.
• As a blending base, OP contributes body and a brisk, malty character to formulations such as breakfast tea, Earl Grey and chai blends.
• The grade is mainly shipped to CIS markets, including Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, as well as the Middle East, where loose black tea is commonly consumed.

Vietnam OP Black Tea leaf size against centimetre ruler

4. OP Black Tea Specifications And Export Supply

• OP Black Tea is produced in Vietnam and supplied for export orders with a minimum order quantity of one 40-foot high cube container.

✿ Technical and supply specifications:

• Origin: Vietnam
• Production: Own factories in Phu Tho and Yen Bai
• Leaf size: 8–15 mm
• Moisture: Max. 7%
• MOQ: One 40HC
• Standard 40HC load: About 17 tons
• Standard 20ft load: About 8.5 tons
• Port: Haiphong Port, Vietnam
• Lead time: 5–15 days after order confirmation
• Certificate: ISO 22000:2018, Certificate No. 31905-FSV
• Inspection: SGS or Dai Viet Control on request
• Export to China: GACC registration

Each lot can be supplied with a COA. Third-party inspection reports from SGS or Dai Viet Control can also be arranged upon request, together with pesticide and heavy-metal testing for shipments.
Export documentation includes invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate and COA.

5. OP Black Tea Packing And Private Label Options

OP Black Tea is available in bulk packing formats including PP/PE bags, kraft paper sacks, export cartons and vacuum aluminium bags. Net weight ranges from 20–80 kg per bag depending on the bag type and grade.
For export orders, standard bulk loading is approximately 17 tons per 40HC and 8.5 tons per 20ft.
Private-label options include custom-printed bulk bags, private-brand tea bags and retail formats such as boxes, zip bags, aluminium bags and tins.
The approved pre-shipment sample serves as the order reference, supporting consistency between the approved sample and the supplied lot.

6. Goo Farm Tea – Vietnamese OP Black Tea For Export Buyers

Goo Farm Tea Vietnam Company Limited – Manufacturer and supplier of OP Black Tea for loose-leaf tea packs, pyramid bags and blending applications.

Contact Goo Farm Tea to discuss OP Black Tea specifications, packing requirements and export order arrangements for your target market.