Geological Masterpiece
Nestled in Xishuangbanna's biodiverse heartland, Menghai's tea terroir thrives under:
- Elevation: 1,200–1,800m cloud-kissed mountains
- Climate: 18–28°C year-round with 1,500mm monsoon rains
- Soil: Iron-rich laterite formed over Jurassic bedrock
This unique ecosystem births Pu'er tea leaves with intense "Menghai Flavor Profile" – wild orchid aromas and camphor-tinged minerality.
Global Tea Legacy
- PGI Certified: Menghai Pu'er Tea (GI No. CN530822)
- Ancient Arboretum: 32,000+ wild tea trees (200–1,700 years old)
- Living Museum: Home to the world's oldest cultivated tea grove (1,300+ years)
Craftsmanship DNA
- Sun-Withering: 48-hour solar oxidation on bamboo trays
- Kill-Green: Iron wok roasting at 280°C to arrest fermentation
- Stone Pressing: 25kg granite molds shape cakes with "elephant ear" rims
Certifications: China SC Food Safety + Rainforest Alliance
Located in Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Menghai County is globally recognized as the birthplace of premium Pu'er tea. This UNESCO-protected region features:
①Ancient tea forests with 1,700+ year-old wild tea trees
②Unique terroir: 1,200m+ altitude, tropical monsoon climate, mineral-rich red soil
③Traditional craftsmanship: Sun-withered large-leaf varietals, stone-pressed tea cakes
④Certifications: China PGI (Geographical Indication), Intertek sustainability
⑤Home to legendary tea mountains like Nannuo and Bulang, Menghai produces Pu'er with signature earthy depth and camphor aroma. Official origin for 70% of China's premium aged Pu'er.