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Vietnam tea dust: fannings and dust grades for tea bags
Black tea dust and fannings from Vietnam, 11 grades (BPS, PS, F1–F3, PF, PD, Dust 1–2) for tea bags and extract: 18–28 tons per 40HC, FOB price per grade.
See all tea grades & specifications with sample photos
Tea leaf grades explained: what OP, BOP, fannings and dust mean
Compare Vietnam tea dust and fannings grades
Leaf size, appearance and cup of every grade in this category. Open a grade for photos, the full specification and the indicative FOB price.
| Grade | Leaf size | Appearance | Liquor | Flavor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tea Dust Black Tea BPS2 | 2-4 mm | Neat flaky leaf, smaller than PS | Golden red, tinged with orange | Malty, brisk, citrusy; sweet, mildly tannic finish |
| Tea Dust Black Tea BPS3 | 2-4 mm | Tidy flaky pieces, finer than PS | Orange-tinted golden red | Brisk malt and citrus, sweet light-tannin finish |
| Tea Dust Black Tea Fanning F1 | 1-2 mm | Small, finely broken pieces; brown-yellow particles | Red with an orange tinge | Brisk, malty, citrus; sweet, gently tannic end |
| Tea Dust Black Tea Fanning F2 | 1-2 mm | Fine broken bits with brown-yellow particles | Orange-tinted red | Malt, briskness, citrus; sweet, slightly tannic aftertaste |
| Tea Dust Black Tea Fanning F3 | 0.8-1.5 mm | Finely broken small bits, brown-yellow particles | Reddish, with an orange hue | Malty, brisk, citrus; sweet finish, soft tannin |
| Tea Dust Black Tea Grade 1 | under 0.5 mm powder | Fine powder, blackish in color | Red with orange tones | Malty, brisk and citrusy; sweet, faintly tannic finish |
| Tea Dust Black Tea PD | 0.5-1 mm granules | Firm small granules, dark brown to black | Ruby red in the cup | Malty, with full strength |
| Tea Dust Black Tea PF | 1-1.5 mm granules | Small, firm granules, black to dark brown | Ruby-red infusion | Strong, malty character |
| Tea Dust Black Tea PS2 | 3-5 mm | Flaky leaf fragments, larger than BPS | Golden reddish with an orange tint | Smooth yet bold: malty, brisk, citrusy; sweet finish with light tannin |
| Tea Dust Black Tea PS3 | 3-5 mm | Flaky leaf pieces, the largest particles in our tea dust range | Orange-tinted golden red | Smooth and bold: malt, briskness, some citrus; sweet, gently tannic aftertaste |
| Tea Dust Grade 2 | under 0.5 mm powder | Fine brown-yellow powder | Reddish, tinted orange | Malty and brisk, with citrus notes; sweet, slightly tannic finish |
About Vietnam tea dust
Tea dust and fannings are the smallest fractions sorted out of black tea after drying: fannings are finely broken pieces, dust is a fine powder. Despite the name, dust is sorted, cleaned, graded tea with the same origin as the leaf grades. Because the particles are small and dense it brews fast and dark, gives full color with milk and sugar and packs more tea into a container than any leaf grade, so it is what goes into most tea bags, milk tea, bubble tea and tea extract. In Southeast Asia it is also sold as powder black tea, teh tarik dust, bubuk teh hitam or serbuk teh.
We supply eleven tea dust grades. Broken grades BPS2, BPS3, PS2 and PS3 keep visible leaf for strong tea bags and blending. Fannings F1, F2 and F3 give a quick, brisk infusion. Grade 1 is the fine blackish powder used for teh tarik, milk tea and boba, and Grade 2 the economical off-grade. PF and PD are CTC granules with a ruby-red, strong, malty cup. A 40-foot high cube container loads about 22 tons of BPS, 26 tons of fannings or PD and up to 28 tons of dust.
Our guide to Vietnam tea dust explains each grade, how to read a tea dust specification, which grade suits tea bags, milk tea or extract, container loading, packing and how to buy. For the leaf grades these fractions come from, see our orthodox black tea and CTC black tea.
Frequently asked questions
What is tea dust used for? Tea bags, milk tea, bubble tea and tea extract. The small, dense particles brew fast and dark and give full color with milk and sugar.
What is the difference between fannings and dust? Fannings are finely broken pieces of leaf; dust is a fine powder. Both are sorted, cleaned and graded black tea with the same origin as the leaf grades.
How much tea dust fits in a 40HC container? About 22 tons of BPS, 26 tons of fannings or PD and up to 28 tons of dust with standard bulk packing.
What is the minimum order? There is no minimum order; the price depends on the quantity, and you can combine several grades in one 20ft or 40HC container. Samples with a specification sheet are available before you order, and every shipment must be the same as or better than the sample you approved.
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