Green Tea: Xihu Longjing Dragon Well Green Tea
Black Tea: Jin Jun Mei Black Tea, Dianhong Rose Black Tea
Oolong Tea: Tie Guan Yin Oolong Tea
Pu'er Tea: Ripened Dragon Pu'er Tea Pearls
White Tea: Silver Needle White Tea
Scented Tea: NA
Waynes Tea Inc., operating under the brand name CHICHATEA, is a California-based specialty tea company focused on importing, retailing, and promoting premium loose-leaf Chinese teas to the U.S. market. Headquartered in Chino, California, and founded by Wayne Zheng, the company bridges Eastern tea tradition with Western tea appreciation through a curated catalog of high-grade teas sourced directly from the historic tea-growing regions of China.
CHICHATEA was established to offer American tea consumers access to authentic Chinese teas typically reserved for domestic consumption or high-end tea circles. With a direct sourcing strategy, the company works with tea farmers and cooperatives across provinces such as Fujian, Zhejiang, Yunnan, and Anhui to ensure purity, traceability, and craftsmanship.
By prioritizing small-batch, traditionally harvested teas, CHICHATEA differentiates itself from mass-market offerings with a focus on terroir, varietal specificity, and the ceremonial aspects of tea.
Waynes Tea Inc. offers a diverse range of traditional Chinese teas across several categories:
The brand caters to premium tea enthusiasts, offering most teas in whole-leaf formats, vacuum-sealed packaging, and gram-based quantities ideal for connoisseurs.
CHICHATEA is defined by its:
Unlike commercial tea bag sellers, CHICHATEA emphasizes the Gong Fu Cha tea preparation philosophy, offering products that support ceremonial brewing and deeper tasting exploration.
Though primarily operating through its ecommerce platform, CHICHATEA also distributes through select boutique grocers, tea houses, and wellness centers across California and the West Coast. Online retail accounts for approximately 85% of total sales, with customer retention boosted through subscription models and limited seasonal releases.
The average product price ranges between $14 to $58 per 50g, positioning the brand in the mid-to-premium loose-leaf segment.
As a private company, Waynes Tea Inc. does not disclose financial data publicly. However, based on web traffic, product pricing, and SKU counts, the company is estimated to generate annual revenues between $0.5 million to $1.5 million USD.
Operational capabilities include:
CHICHATEA imports directly from Chinese provinces known for heritage teas:
Teas are tested for pesticide residue and oxidation integrity, and most are hand-harvested and spring-plucked, representing the best of seasonal yields.
CHICHATEA serves:
The brand is particularly appealing to consumers who prioritize:
While CHICHATEA does not currently hold USDA Organic or Fair Trade certifications across all SKUs, its sourcing partners often operate under natural farming practices, and several teas are free from artificial additives or pesticides.
The company uses recyclable vacuum-sealed bags and encourages customers to participate in sustainable brewing through reusable accessories.
“CHICHATEA introduced me to what real Longjing tastes like—grassy, nutty, and nothing like grocery store green teas.” — Elaine Y., Portland OR
“The Jin Jun Mei is exquisite—fragrant, rich, and worth every cent. It’s my daily indulgence.” — Joshua M., Los Angeles CA
“I teach tea culture workshops, and CHICHATEA is my go-to source for authentic, high-quality leaves that never disappoint.” — Linda T., San Diego CA
Waynes Tea Inc. through CHICHATEA is cultivating a refined tea culture in the U.S. by championing the artistry and depth of traditional Chinese teas, blending heritage with accessible luxury for today’s tea drinkers.
