Baoyan Brand: Where Tibetan Buddhism Meets Yunnan Tea
Dali, Yunnan, located in the central part of western Yunnan, has been a transportation hub, commercial center, and a gathering place for tea distribution in western and southern Yunnan since ancient times. As early as the Nanzhao Kingdom of the Tang Dynasty, tea from Xishuangbanna, Simao, and other places was already being transported and sold in Dali. Since the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China period, Xiaguan has become the largest tea trading, production, and processing center in southwestern China. Tea from the main tea-producing areas of Yunnan (such as Xishuangbanna, Simao, Lincang, Baoshan, and other places) has been continuously transported to Xiaguan for processing and sale.
Xiaguan Tuocha belongs to the category of compressed Pu-erh tea. Its processing evolution originated from the "Pu-erh Tuan Tea" of the Ming Dynasty and the "Daughter Tea" of the Qing Dynasty. In 1902, it was successfully standardized by the "Yongchangxiang" merchant house in Xiaguan, and it has since had a history of over a hundred years.
"The Beloved Baoyan Tuocha by the Panchen Lama"
Baoyan Brand tight tea, also known as "Ox-heart tea," "heart tight tea," or "mushroom tuo," is one of the oldest traditional teas in Yunnan Province, China.
The "Baoyan Brand" trademark includes many Buddhist elements, reflecting profound
Tibetan Buddhism cultural characteristics, and showing great respect for Tibetan Buddhist culture in the process of cultural integration.
The 10th Panchen Lama, who was born in the Tibetan area of Qinghai, has always had a special fondness for Xiaguan's tight tea and has been very concerned about the situation of this traditional tea product. In October 1986, during his inspection in Dali, the Panchen Lama made a special trip to Xiaguan Tea Factory for an inspection.
The 10th Panchen Lama, Erdeni Qoji Zhan, inspected Xiaguan Tea Factory
The 10th Panchen Lama inscribed "Yunnan Xiaguan Tea Factory."
Twenty years after the 10th Panchen Lama's visit to Xiaguan Tea Factory, in 2006, the 11th Panchen Lama Erdeni Qoji Jigme also inspected the company and personally inscribed the words "Generations of Tea Affinity, Tibetan-Han Amity."
The 11th Panchen Lama inscribed "Generational Tea Bond, Tibetan-Han Amity" for Yunnan Xiaguan Tuo Tea Group Co., Ltd.
Xiaguan Tuocha continues the classic
heart-shaped compressed tea form, meticulously crafted from specially selected premium large-leaf varieties of sun-dried green tea from major mountain regions like
Iceland and
Jingmai, blended with aged materials that have been
matured for many years — a remarkable creation known as the
"Generational Tea Bond Tuocha."
Blessed "Generational Tea Bond" Tuocha
The Vajra Knot is meticulously hand-knitted by the most influential lamas of the Tashilhunpo Monastery in Tibet using red silk ribbons. It is paired with the "Shi Dai Cha Yuan" tight tea, which has been blessed and consecrated by the monks of the monastery through chanting rituals. This unique combination is a limited edition, with only this batch available in the world.
· Hand-knitted Vajra Knot, symbolizing protection and blessings.
· Tight tea consecrated by monks through chanting rituals, infused with spiritual energy.
· Globally limited edition, rare and precious.
