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What is cocuy (cou-cui) tea?
Green tea that has been roasted until porous. It is the semi-finished base for jasmine tea.
Tea
Cocuy Tea
Summary
Cocuy tea, often written cou-cui, is green tea that has been roasted: dry green tea leaves are heated in a rotary roaster until they turn dark and porous. The open leaf structure takes up flower aroma easily, which makes cocuy the main base for Indonesian jasmine tea. We supply it from Takokak (South Cianjur) and Pangalengan green tea, West Java, for jasmine tea makers, packers and tea brands, from 1 kg retail to a full container.
Specifications Cocuy Tea
| Plant | Camellia sinensis |
| Base tea | Green tea from Takokak (South Cianjur) and Pangalengan (South Bandung), West Java |
| Manufacture | Green tea roasted in a rotary roaster, roast level to order |
| Appearance | Twisted and broken leaf, dark brown to near black, porous |
| Moisture | Confirmed for every lot (base green tea max. 8%, SNI 3945:2016) |
| Packing | Retail from 1 kg; wholesale 25 or 40 kg paper sack |
| HS code | 0902.20 (green tea, packings over 3 kg) |
| Export terms | FOB or CIF |
Values follow Indonesian National Standards (SNI) and are confirmed for every lot before shipment. Prices are sent per product and volume.
Why roast green tea?
- Porous: Roasting opens the leaf so it takes up jasmine aroma strongly during scenting.
- Dark colour: The leaf is dark from roasting, not from oxidation as in black tea.
- Ready to scent: Mixed with fresh jasmine flowers, then dried again into jasmine tea.
Best for
- Jasmine and scented tea makers
- Tea packers and blenders
- Loose-leaf and tea-bag jasmine tea brands
Buying options
| Option | Minimum | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sample | Available | All buyers, to cup or taste before ordering |
| Retail | From 1 kg | Cafés, small roasters, home brewers |
| Wholesale | From one sack (25 kg) | Roasters, distributors, private label |
| Full container | 20 or 40 ft | Importers, on FOB or CIF terms |
How to choose FOB or CIF and which export documents apply is explained in the guide to buying from Indonesia.
Questions about Cocuy Tea
Is cocuy a black tea?
No. It looks dark because it is roasted, but the leaf is not oxidised like black tea, so it is still a green tea.
What is the minimum order for cocuy?
Retail from 1 kg, wholesale from one 25 kg paper sack, and a full container for importers.