Liming Bajiaoting Tea Factory in Menghai County, XishuangBanna

Chinese Name: 云南农垦集团勐海八角亭茶业有限公司
English Name: Liming Bajiaoting Tea Factory in Menghai County, XishuangBanna
ADD: 云南西双版纳州勐海县勐遮镇

Company Overview

Yunnan Agricultural Reclamation Group Menghai Bajiao Pavilion Tea Industry Co., Ltd. was registered on June 13, 2013, at the Market Supervision Administration of Menghai County. The company is located 1.5 kilometers northeast of No. 59, Mengzhe Road, Mengzhe Town, Menghai County, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. The tea production enterprise under the Yunkang Tea Industry Group—Yunnan Agricultural Reclamation Group Menghai Bajiao Pavilion Tea Industry Co., Ltd.—was formerly known as Liming Tea Factory. It is one of the oldest tea companies in China and has been listed among the “Top Ten Well-Known Brands of Pu’er Tea in China,” “Top Ten Most Popular Tea Brands,” and “Top Ten Best-Selling Brands of Pu’er Tea in China,” making it one of the most influential brands in today’s market.

The company has received four certifications: “Green Food,” ISO9001, HACCP, and the Yunnan Tea Brand (YC). It has continuously been awarded the honors of “Yunnan Famous Agricultural Products,” “Yunnan Famous Products,” and “Famous Trademark of Yunnan Province.” Several of its Pu’er tea products have repeatedly won special gold and gold awards in various professional evaluations. At the 2018 Fifth China Enterprise Five-Star Brand Forum, Yunnan Agricultural Reclamation Group Menghai Bajiao Pavilion Tea Industry Co., Ltd. was recognized as an influential brand in the Pu’er tea industry with the “Golden Bud Award,” and the company’s head, Mr. Chen Shengjun, received the “Luyu Award” and was honored as one of the “Ten Outstanding Tea Masters in the World” in 2017.

History

In 1964, with great enthusiasm, educated youth embarked on their journey to the frontier, and the state-owned Liming Tea Factory was born, witnessing a tumultuous period of history. The new product “State-Owned No. 1” from Bajiao Pavilion carries this profound history and culture, having traversed more than half a century. As a proud creation of the Bajiao Pavilion brand, “State-Owned No. 1” has become a treasure in the hearts of countless tea lovers due to its exceptional quality. This tea pays tribute to that remarkable era and embodies an unwavering pursuit of quality in modern life.

“State-Owned No. 1” originates from Yunnan Agricultural Reclamation Group Menghai Bajiao Pavilion Tea Industry Co., Ltd., which was formerly known as Liming Tea Factory. Throughout its history, Liming Tea Factory has witnessed the development and transformation of the Chinese tea industry and made outstanding contributions to the inheritance of tea culture.

Over the extraordinary 60 years, Bajiao Pavilion has forged ahead, receiving numerous honors, including the title of “Chinese Time-Honored Brand.” It has also won titles such as “Top Ten Famous Teas in Yunnan,” “Top 20 Innovative Enterprises in Yunnan,” and “May Day Labor Award in Yunnan Province.” Its slogan, “Drink Tea from Bajiao Pavilion, Health Accompanies You,” has become widely known.

In the birth of “State-Owned No. 1,” we do not forget history and remember the great spirit of educated youth going to the countryside and defending the frontier. In that era, countless educated youth dedicated themselves to the land of the motherland, writing moving chapters with their youth and sweat. Their spirit is deeply imprinted in this tea, making “State-Owned No. 1” Pu’er tea an emotional solace and a cultural inheritance.

China Time-Honored Brand

On December 21, 2023, the Department of Circulation Development of the Ministry of Commerce, in accordance with the “Management Measures for the Demonstration Creation of China Time-Honored Brands” and the “Notice on Carrying Out the Demonstration Creation Work of China Time-Honored Brands” issued by five departments, organized the identification of a new batch of China Time-Honored Brands based on enterprise applications and local recommendations. They selected 388 brands, proposing to recognize Yunnan Agricultural Reclamation Group Menghai Bajiao Pavilion Tea Industry Co., Ltd. as a China Time-Honored Brand.

Strategic Cooperation

On the morning of March 31, 2022, Yunnan Agricultural Reclamation Group Menghai Bajiao Pavilion Tea Industry Co., Ltd. reached an agreement with CCTV regarding strategic cooperation. Both parties signed a strategic cooperation agreement at Haigeng, Dianchi, Kunming. According to the agreement, Bajiao Pavilion will continuously promote product videos on CCTV channels throughout 2022.

Brand Story

Yunnan Agricultural Reclamation Group Menghai Bajiao Pavilion Tea Industry Co., Ltd. (formerly Liming Tea Factory) was established in early 1955. Over nearly 50 years of challenges and changes, the people at Liming have continuously innovated, accumulated experience, and surpassed themselves. The Pu’er tea produced by the company is renowned worldwide. “Bajiao Pavilion” has become a famous brand of Pu’er tea.

The trademark of Liming Tea Factory is Bajiao Pavilion, and there is a beautiful legend about Bajiao Pavilion: It is said that a long time ago, the Buddha sent his eight great monks to preach the teachings everywhere. The eight great monks traveled across the seas, and one day, they arrived at the top of Mengzhe Mountain in Xishuangbanna. Looking down from the mountain, the entire Mengzhe Basin was covered by a sea of clouds, just as dawn broke. The morning light illuminated the clouds, creating a dazzling scene.

One of the monks said, “Wait for me; I will test the depth of the sea of clouds.” He leaped into the clouds and slowly descended, unaware of how thick the cloud layer was. The ground was very flat, fragrant with flowers, and alongside the fields of the Dai people, it formed a picturesque scene. While the monk was engrossed in the view, he suddenly heard, “The elder has come, but I have failed to welcome you properly; please take a look at the scenery, and I will send you up.” When the monk looked, he saw an old turtle, which had been arranged by the Buddha to guard the area. Later, it transformed into the mountain in the basin, known as Turtle Mountain. Subsequently, the Dai people built a pagoda on Turtle Mountain to commemorate this event.

The eight great monks continued their discussions until the clouds cleared, and they could see the beautiful landscape of Mengzhe Basin, a pastoral scene that was poetic and picturesque. They saw ancient tea trees and tea flowers in harmony, with the fragrance of tea flowers drifting through the forest, clear streams flowing by, fish swimming in shallow waters, and birds singing among the trees, creating a captivating picture.

The eight great monks were deeply moved by the tranquil environment and the refreshing fragrance of the tea flowers, and they praised in unison: “Wonderful! Wonderful!” They pointed in different directions, clapped their hands, and suddenly a pavilion appeared on the flat ground, surrounded by tea trees, with a stream flowing beneath it, which later became the Liushai River. They sat in the pavilion, enjoying fragrant tea while discussing their teachings.

Later, this pavilion became what is now known as Bajiao Pavilion, and the tea that the eight great monks drank is now the “Bajiao Pavilion” Pu’er tea. The eight corners represent the eight great monks beside the Buddha, with four doors facing east, south, west, and north, symbolizing the spread of Chinese Buddhist thought and the “Bajiao Pavilion” Pu’er tea throughout the world.

The reason Liming chose “Bajiao Pavilion” as the trademark for its Pu’er tea is primarily due to its unique geographical location—situated in the hometown of Pu’er tea, Xishuangbanna. Additionally, “Bajiao Pavilion” carries special meaning. In the legend, the eight corners represent the eight great monks beside the Buddha. In the philosophy of Liming’s people, these eight great monks symbolize tea lovers from all over the world. Liming aims to build bridges of friendship with quality Pu’er tea and share a beautiful tomorrow with people from all walks of life.