Yunnan Sourcing

Yunnan Sourcing operates warehouses in both the United States and China, with two separate websites catering to each region. The US-based site (yunnansourcing.us) ships from Texas and carries a curated selection, while the main China site ships directly from Yunnan province with a much broader catalog. Shipping times and costs differ depending on which storefront you order from.

Yunnan Sourcing offers a wide range of pu-erh teas suitable for beginners, with their ripe (shou) pu-erh cakes being particularly approachable due to their smooth, earthy flavor profile. Popular entry-level options include their Imperial Ripe Pu-erh and various sample-size cakes from factories in Menghai and Lincang. The site also provides detailed tasting notes and brewing instructions for each tea.

Orders from Yunnan Sourcing's China-based store typically take 2-4 weeks for international delivery depending on the destination country and customs processing. The company ships via ePacket or China Post for smaller orders and offers DHL or EMS for faster, more expensive shipping. The US-based store ships much faster, usually within a few business days.

Yunnan Sourcing is widely regarded as one of the most reputable online retailers for authentic Chinese teas, particularly pu-erh. The company was founded by Chris Zhou and directly sources teas from farmers and cooperatives across Yunnan and other Chinese provinces. Their teas come with detailed provenance information, including harvest season, processing details, and origin village.