PD CTC BLACK TEA – FAST-BREWING TEA FOR TEA BAGS
PD CTC Black Tea, also known as Pekoe Dust, is the smallest grade in the CTC range. Its fine, firm granules brew rapidly into a ruby-red cup with strong body and a malty taste. The grade is suitable for tea bags, milk tea, chai and instant tea applications.
1. PD CTC Black Tea For Fast-Brewing Tea Applications
PD CTC Black Tea is produced through the Crush, Tear, Curl process, which turns tea leaves into small, firm granules. With a granule size of approximately 0.5–1 mm, PD is the finest grade among the four CTC grades.
The small granules provide a large leaf surface in contact with water, allowing PD to brew quickly and produce strong color and flavor. The dry tea has a black to dark brown appearance, while the brewed liquor develops a ruby-red color.
PD can be served plain or with milk and sugar. Its fast extraction makes it particularly suitable for tea products that require strong color and flavor within a short brewing time.

Vietnam PD CTC Black Tea dry leaf close-up
2. PD CTC Black Tea Characteristics And Cup Profile
The dry tea consists of fine, firm granules ranging from black to dark brown. The brewed cup has a fresh, energizing aroma and a strong, malty profile.
Key characteristics:
- Full name: Pekoe Dust (PD) CTC Black Tea
- Granule size: 0.5–1 mm
- Appearance: Fine, firm granules, black to dark brown
- Liquor: Ruby red
- Aroma: Fresh and energizing
- Flavor: Strong body and malty taste
- Sweetness: Light natural sweetness
- Moisture: Maximum 7%
The fine granule structure supports rapid extraction and a strong cup. PD is therefore suitable for applications where brewing speed, color and strength are important.
3. PD CTC Black Tea For Tea Bags And Instant Tea
Tea bags are the main application for PD CTC Black Tea. The small, even particles release color and strength during a short steep and run evenly on tea-bag machines.
- For milk tea and chai, PD provides a strong cup that works with milk, sugar and spices. The tea can also be used in spiced tea formulations.
- For instant tea, the fine particle structure provides a fast extraction profile for instant and powdered tea applications.
CTC grades are mainly supplied to South Asia and the Middle East, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq and the UAE, where strong tea is commonly prepared with milk and sugar.

Vietnam PD CTC Black Tea granule size against centimetre ruler
4. PD CTC Black Tea Specifications And Export Supply
PD CTC Black Tea is produced at the companys own factories in Phu Tho and Yen Bai, Vietnam. The Yen Bai factory holds ISO 22000:2018 certification, Certificate No. 31905-FSV from Vinacontrol.
- Origin: Vietnam
- Production: Own factories in Phu Tho and Yen Bai
- Granule size: 0.5–1 mm
- Moisture: Max. 7%
- Certification: ISO 22000:2018, Certificate No. 31905-FSV
- MOQ: One 40HC
- Standard 40HC load: About 26 tons
- Standard 20ft load: About 13 tons
- Port of loading: Haiphong Port, Vietnam
- Lead time: 5–15 days after order confirmation
- Export to China: GACC registration
A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each lot. SGS or Dai Viet Control inspection and pesticide or heavy-metal reports can be arranged per shipment upon request.
Export documents include invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate and certificate of analysis.
5. PD CTC Black Tea Packing And Private Label Supply
PD CTC Black Tea is available in PP/PE bags, kraft paper sacks, export cartons and vacuum aluminium bags.
Standard net weight ranges from 20–80 kg per bag, depending on the packing type and grade. A 40HC container loads approximately 26 tons, while a 20ft container loads approximately 13 tons with standard bulk packing.
Private-label options include custom-printed bulk bags, private-brand tea bags and retail packs such as boxes, zip bags, aluminium bags and tins.
The minimum order is one 40-foot high cube container. The approved pre-shipment sample serves as the order reference.
6. Goo Farm Tea – Vietnamese PD CTC Black Tea For Export
Goo Farm Tea Vietnam Company Limited – Manufacturer and supplier of PD CTC Black Tea for tea bags, milk tea, chai and instant tea applications.
Contact Goo Farm Tea to discuss PD CTC Black Tea specifications, packing formats and export order requirements for your tea products.