Core Production Area - Lao Man'e Sweet Tea
The core production area selected by the Laotongzhi in 2024 is Lao Man'e, which offers a unique flavor of bittersweetness, showcasing the distinct character of the Buliang people.
The 1,883-Year-Old Pu people Ancient Tea Garden
Spring tea must be sourced from the mountains—Lao Man'e Sweet Tea.
The Backbone of Buliang Mountain: Laoman'e
In the eyes of tea connoisseurs, the 'Tea King' Laobanzhang is renowned, but Laoman'e represents the true backbone of Buliang Mountain. 'Man'e' is a Dai place name, where '曼Man' refers to a village and '峨E' means reeds, so Man'e translates to 'a village with reeds.'
Lao Man'e is considered the oldest ancient village of the Blang people in Xishuangbanna. For generations, the Blang people have lived alongside tea, planting, making, using, and trading it. According to a stone tablet in an ancient temple, the village has a history of 1,380 years. The ancient tea trees in the tea garden, marked by the passage of time, witness the long history of tea cultivation by the Buliang ancestors, the Pu people. The tea trees in Lao Man'e are distributed around the village, primarily consisting of cultivated ancient tea trees. The ecosystem here remains in a primitive state, with vast forest coverage, allowing the ancient tea trees to grow freely among other hardwood trees, maintaining their most natural and liberated form.
Enjoying Good Tea with the Laotongzhi
Bitterness might be the first impression of Lao Man'e, but those who understand Lao Man'e's bitterness are not ordinary tea drinkers.
The lingering sweetness that follows the bitterness leaves a lasting impression.
The tea trees in Lao Man'e are distributed around the village, primarily consisting of cultivated ancient tea trees. The ecosystem here remains in a primitive state, with extensive forest coverage. Ancient tea trees grow amidst other hardwood trees, maintaining their most natural and free-range posture.
Lao Man'e - Spring Tea Evaluation
The tea leaves are well-formed and clear, with plump and thick buds. The surface is covered with dense tea hairs, and the bud-to-leaf ratio is high. The tender tea buds are flexible and vibrant, allowing room for further transformation."
