Menghai Tea Factory, a renowned producer of Pu'er tea in Yunnan, operates two self-owned raw material bases located in Menghai's Bulang Mountain Township and Bada Township, covering a total area of 20,894 mu (approximately 3,482 acres).
Bada Base
Situated 110 km southwest of Jinghong City in Xishuangbanna, the Bada base neighbors the 1,700-year-old wild tea tree king—Bada Big Tea Tree. With an average altitude exceeding 1,700 meters, the area enjoys mild weather, abundant rainfall, and persistent mist during tea growth seasons. The tea produced here exhibits superior alpine qualities, excelling in color, aroma, and taste, making it a key source of unique raw materials for the "Dayi" Pu'er series.
Bulang Mountain Tea Plantation
Built within the Bulang Mountain Forest Farm—Menghai's largest timber forest—the Bulang Mountain plantation borders the famous tourist destination of Daluo to the west. Surrounded by expansive forests and broad-leaved trees, this ecologically pristine tea garden features intertwined trees and streams, resembling a paradise. With over 10,000 mu (1,667 acres) of high-yield tea gardens, the plantation produces lush, pollution-free tea leaves, ensuring the premium quality of "Dayi" Pu'er tea.
Beyond these two self-owned bases, Menghai Tea Factory also relies on tightly cooperative bases across tea regions and an extensive network of primary processing stations and purchasing centers in towns and villages to secure high-quality raw materials.
FAQs
Q1: What makes Menghai Tea Factory's raw materials unique?
A: The combination of high-altitude growth conditions, ecological diversity, and traditional processing techniques ensures superior tea quality with distinct alpine characteristics.
Q2: How does the environment impact the tea's flavor?
A: The misty, high-altitude conditions enhance the tea's aroma and mellowness, while pollution-free surroundings preserve its natural purity.
Q3: Are there other sources besides self-owned bases?
A: Yes, cooperative bases and local processing stations supplement the supply, maintaining consistent quality across production.