Xiaguan Tuocha Tea from Yunnan

Xiaguan Tuocha Tea from Yunnan

Xiaguan Tuocha Tea is a product protected under China’s Geographical Indications.

　　    Xiaguan Tuocha Tea is one of the flagship products produced by Xiaguan Tea Factory in Dali City. Originally called "Tuancha" (compressed tea), it was first produced in 1902 by the "Fuchunheng" merchant house in Xiaguan. Most of it was sold to Xufu (now Yibin) in Sichuan. When brewed with water from the Tuo River in Sichuan, the flavor was very good, which led to its renaming as "Tuocha" (Tuo River tea).

　　Xiaguan Tuocha Tea is made from premium tea leaves sourced from over 30 counties in Yunnan, including Lincang, Baoshan, and Simao. Its initial processing involves hand-rolling and mechanical compression through multiple steps, resulting in a bowl-shaped form with elegant appearance, dark glossy leaves with visible fuzz, and a pure and rich aroma. The tea liquor is bright orange-yellow, and the taste is mellow, refreshing, and sweet on the aftertaste. Regular drinking is believed to have health benefits such as improving eyesight, refreshing the mind, beautifying the skin, and inhibiting bacteria to prevent or cure illnesses. Abroad, it is known as “weight-loss tea,” “beauty tea,” and “longevity tea.” In China, Xiaguan Tuocha Tea is ranked alongside Yunnan Baiyao and Yunyan cigarettes as one of the “Three Treasures of Central Yunnan.”

　　Xiaguan Tuocha Tea has been awarded the Provincial Quality Product title three times, the National Quality Silver Award, and the World Food Golden Crown Award. It has also been honored as a “China Famous Tea Brand.” In October 1996, it won the 10th European Quality Gold Award for Products in Paris, France. (Dali)