Bada Mountain Premium Sheng PuEr from Arbor trees by LZGC

Mount Bada Sheng PuEr Collection

Powerful, wild, and deeply grounding — from the foothills of ancient legends

Mount Bada (巴达山), located in western Menghai County, is one of the famed “New Six Great Tea Mountains” (普洱新六大茶山), representing the rise of high-quality PuErh from west of the Lancang River — as a counterpart to the historic “Ancient Six”.

This legendary tea-growing region is home to diverse ethnic minorities like the Bulang, Hani, and Lahu, who have cultivated tea here for centuries.

🌿 The Land of the Tea King

Bada is historically revered for hosting the world’s oldest wild tea tree, known as the “Tea King Tree” (茶树王), located in Heshun Daheishan.
This giant, over 1,700 years old, stood 32 meters tall with a base circumference of 3.2 meters. Identified as a Camellia taliensis, it was recognized in 1961 by Chinese scientists and hailed as a “living fossil of the tea world”. Its discovery sparked global recognition of Yunnan as the ancestral home of large-leaf tea trees.

Sadly, the Tea King Tree collapsed in 2012 due to natural aging and internal hollowing of its trunk. Experts confirmed it died of physiological decline, worsened by pest damage and climate stress.
Yet to this day, Bada proudly honors this heritage, with the surrounding ancient tea forests continuing its legacy.

🍃 What Makes Bada Tea Special

At OVP, our Bada Mountain PuErh is made from arbor tree leaves, hand-harvested only in early spring to ensure top quality and energy.

- Full-bodied, thick mouthfeel
- A touch of bitterness that quickly transforms into honeyed sweetness
- Strong Cha Qi (tea energy) and long aftertaste
- Wild floral and forest notes, with deep grounding aroma

Especially loved by seasoned drinkers and smokers for its boldness and lingering complexity.

🗺️ Why Bada Belongs to the “New Six Great Tea Mountains”

Bada exemplifies the rugged, powerful style of western Yunnan PuErh, where age-old forests and rich biodiversity give the leaves their edge. The terroir, coupled with spring-only harvests and careful Singapore-based post-fermentation, results in a tea that ages beautifully while delivering satisfaction even in its youth.

We proudly offer multiple vintages: 2006, 2009, 2011, and 2012. For those new to this mountain or exploring vintage differences, select teas are also available in 100g loose-leaf entry packs, carefully loosened from full tea cakes.

Whether you are a connoisseur or exploring aged Sheng PuEr for the first time, our Meng Song collection is a beautiful expression of terroir, time, and tradition.