Zealong Tea

Name: Zealong Tea
Address: 495 Gordonton Road, Hamilton, 3281, NZ
Telephone: +6478533018
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.3

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100% New Zealand Grown Tea Waikato, New Zealand: an unlikely yet perfect home of some of the best tea in the world.
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A special Garden of Eden, where tea grows naturally, free from chemical sprays or fertilisers. Pure air, sunshine, water and the most fertile soil give Zealong a remarkable freshness in flavour and fragrance that excites even the most jaded tea drinker. Grown as nature intended, Zealong's hand-picked leaves are thicker and have more flavour, allowing up to six or seven infusions from one serving.

While we leave things to nature, we leave nothing to chance. Zealong Tea is fully certified to the world's highest food safety standard: ISO 22000 HACCP. We also have accreditations under USDA and BioGro, meaning we know exactly what's in our tea — right down to the row it was picked from.

Address

495 Gordonton Road
Hamilton
3281

Telephone

+6478533018

Website

www.zealong.com

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Save up to 25%* on Zealong Tea & selected Teaware now with Zealong's Black Friday Sale. Stock is limited so don't miss out. Shop online - https://zealong.com/shop/ Sale ends Monday 27th November, 11:59pm. *Terms & conditions apply.

Black Friday Sale on Now! It's our biggest sale event of the year, don't miss out. Get up to 25% off Zealong tea and selected teaware* all week. Sale ends Monday 27th November. *Terms & conditions apply. Shop online at http://www.zealong.com/shop

Camellia Restaurant - Open for lunch all Labour Weekend

Camellia Restaurant is open all Labour weekend for lunch – book your table today: https://zealong.com/camellia-restaurant-bookings/ #mightywaikato #waikato #hamilton #tea #teaestate #newzealand #newzealandgrown #zealong #zealongtea #zealongteaestate

Book your visit today…chop chop

Beautiful Spring day at Zealong Tea Estate today – our third Thursday Tour guests arrived in style, book your visit today…chop chop – https://zealong.com/whats-on-at-zealong/ #mightywaikato #waikato #hamilton #tea #teaestate #newzealand #newzealandgrown #zealong #zealongtea #zealongteaestate

Learn to make the perfect cup of tea - Best green tea in the world, decided by international reviews and ratings. We are proud to be at the top of their picks - https://factschronicle.com/best-green-tea-brand-in-the-world-203959.html #mightywaikato #waikato #hamilton #tea #teaestate #newzealand #newzealandgrown #zealong #zealongtea #zealongteaestate

Looking for something different this weekend – Celebrate the special people in your life at Zealong Tea Room. This weekend come and try our new high tea menu and our Father’s Day Whiskey Tea Spritz. Limited time book now - https://zealong.com/tea-room-bookings/ #mightywaikato #waikato #hamilton #tea #teaestate #newzealand #newzealandgrown #zealong #zealongtea #zealongteaestate

A New Dining Experience Awaits...

We have been busy creating a new exclusive space for you to enjoy, opening soon. Keep an eye on the what's on page on our website to get updates and special offers.. https://zealong.com/whats-on-at-zealong/ #mightywaikato #waikato #hamilton #tea #teaestate #newzealand #newzealandgrown #zealong #zealongtea #zealongteaestate

Zealong Tea Estate: Healthy Soil = Healthy Tea 🌱☀🍵

Derek, our Farm Manager, is responsible for nurturing our soil. His goal is always to promote organic and sustainable farm practices. This means every step is scientifically justified, soil testing and plant analysis are important steps before spreading a bespoke blend of Biogro certified organic fertiliser around the roots of our tea bushes. Nothing is added or removed without checking in with the soil. Healthy soil is the key to producing certified organic tea.

It's World Bee Day! Did you know? That bees love the camellia flowers that grow on our tea bushes. During the colder months when there are fewer flowers around. Bees can also be a good indication that the estate is looking healthy. 🐝🌱

Zealong Tea: Irrigation

After a long, dry Summer our irrigation system has been put into work circulating water stores around the estate as preparation for our Autumn harvest.

Zealong Tea Estate: 360 Teapot

Looking for the next addition for your tea collection? Zealong 360 Glass Teapots are fantastic for brewing both loose-leaf tea and teabags. Available in our Boutique shop or online at: https://zealong.com/shop/zealong-360-glass-teapot/

Zealong Tea Estate: Farm Soil Testing

Zealong Tea Estate: Happy Lunar New Year 2021

Zealong Tea: Christmas Tree 2020

Zealong Tea Estate: Helicopter on Frost Control

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Our Story

The story of Zealong begins with a single flower.

Inspired by a Camellia tree flowering in his neighbour’s backyard, Zealong founder Vincent Chen realised something no one else had — the climate in Waikato, New Zealand was perfect for growing tea.

And so, Zealong was born.

Returning to Asia on the hunt for the world’s purest Camellia trees, Vincent found 1500 trees from which he could begin his dream. But due to New Zealand’s stringent quarantine process, only 130 cuttings survived.

Vincent was determined to make it work. Tirelessly nurturing the small plantation on the outskirts of Hamilton, he and his team found success in the humble cup of tea.

Those initial 130 saplings have now become an estimated 1.2 million Camellia trees, which are spread across 48 hectares of some of New Zealand’s most fertile soil.

Producing great tea isn’t enough at Zealong. It has to be done the right way. The natural way. Free from harmful chemicals, pesticides and heavy metals, our tea is among the purest in the world.

We know exactly what’s in our tea — right down to the row of trees it was picked from. Zealong is certified organic, and certifications include BioGro, ISO22000, HACCP and USDA, meaning we’re one of the most trusted tea producers in the world.

Combining ancient tea growing practices and modern technology, Zealong has achieved a level of purity in our tea recognised far and wide as some of the purest in the world. Winning awards far and wide including prestigious awards at the AVPA ‘Tea of the World’ ceremony, we’re committed to having the best tea in the world.

You’ll find us in some of the most exclusive stores in the world, including Harrods, Fortnum & Mason, Claridges, and in fine venues like the Ritz and Hilton.

You can learn more at our website.