Camellia oil, also known as tea oil or tea seed oil, is extracted from the seeds of the camellia oleifera tree a rare plant with incredible nutritional value.
China is the original home of the camellia oleifera tree, a species under the umbrella of the tea (Theaceae) family. Before the western world discovered its unique properties and healthy benefits, for generations Chinese communities had been using camellia oil for food, skin care, and hair care. In China, camellia oil has an extensive history spanning thousands of years.
Camellia trees have flourished in the Dabie Mountains for centuries. In order to protect this natural resource and help local farmers acquire stable incomes, ShanCha Inc. works directly with farmers to produce the highest quality of camellia oil. ShanCha® aims to promote a holistic way of life while providing peace of mind to our members.
Your support for ShanCha® will help protect the natural ecosystem of the Dabie Mountains and improve the living standards of local farming families.
Deep in the Dabie Mountains, ShanCha Inc. owns 33,000 acres of wild camellia groves. Thanks to the abundant rainfall, warm sunshine and rich soil of the mountain environment, the trees thrive completely on their own. The seeds of those camellia trees absorb all the nutrition from the ecosystem and are beautifully dark and solid, rich with oil.
We hire local experienced farmers to hand pick the best seeds and follow the ancient cold press method of oil extraction. This ensures we produce only the highest quality oil. Our wild camellia seeds and finished ShanCha® Camellia Oil now are Organic Certified by both China and the USA (Food and Drug Administration).
As the healthiest oil of all edible oils, camellia oil is golden and transparent, with a subtle, clean scent. With its high nutritional value, it has the potential to prevent cancer, reduce fat, prevent oxidation and enhance immunity.
Its nutrients remain stable at high temperatures, and the taste does not change in fried dishes. As an outstanding dressing for cool dishes and salads, camellia oil can be eaten directly and exudes a faint citris flavor, which makes it the perfect choice for chefs both professional and amateur who are looking to maximize the health benefits of their cooking without sacrificing flavor.
You could be our next ShanCha® VIP Member
New VIP members will receive a welcome package, which includes a 50ml bottle and a 500ml bottle of organic camellia oil. Other free sample products or gifts will be provided periodically. Each month, a 1L bottle of camellia oil ($180.00 value) will be delivered to your door by mail. Each year, we will organize a VIP trip to Xin County during the harvest season of camellia seeds. Our VIP members will stay in our private lake view resort and experience the culture of the place ShanCha® camellia oil calls home.
ShanCha® invites you to explore with us the beautiful Xin County, home of our camellia oil. A community hidden deep in the Dabie Moutains, it is surrounded by ancient forests and a retreat from city bustle. Come and find yourself enchanted by the natural landscape and traditional camellia oil culture.
Every year, we take VIP members to visit Xin County, where you will have the chance to meet the friendly locals, experience the joy of camellia oil production, and learn first-hand about our organic products and healthy lifestyle!
A drop of camellia oil can bring out a feast of flavors, adding a touch of magic to every dish.
Join us and discover camellia oil’s timeless marriage with flavor and heath.
