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Xia Guan Tea Factory — A Historic Name in Yunnan Puer
Xiaguan Tea Factory is one of the most recognized names in the world of compressed puer tea, especially famous for its traditional tuocha — the bowl-shaped pressed tea closely linked with Yunnan’s old tea trade routes.
Located in Dali, Yunnan, Xiaguan became an important centre for producing and distributing compressed teas suitable for long transport and gradual ageing. Its teas were historically valued not only in Yunnan, but also along routes leading toward Tibet and other frontier regions, where strong, durable, pressed teas were part of daily life.
The factory’s reputation is built around a traditional style: firm compression, clear strength, brisk character, and a distinctive aged potential. Many Xiaguan teas, especially raw puer tuochas and cakes, are appreciated for their lively, powerful profile when young and their ability to develop deeper, smoother notes with storage.
For tea drinkers, Xiaguan represents a more classical side of puer: less decorative, more practical, and deeply rooted in the old culture of pressed Yunnan tea.
Logo & Classic Recipes
Xiaguan is easily recognized by its famous “Song He” — Pine and Crane — logo. In Chinese tradition, the pine and crane are both symbols of longevity, endurance, and noble age, which fits naturally with puer tea: a tea valued not only for its present taste, but also for its ability to mature over time. The logo has become strongly associated with Xiaguan’s traditional compressed teas, especially its tuocha.
Among Xiaguan’s best-known productions are several classic recipes and styles that became reference points for puer drinkers. Jia Ji Tuocha and Te Ji Tuocha are among the factory’s most recognizable bowl-shaped teas, while numbered recipes such as 8653 and 8663 are respected examples of Xiaguan’s raw and ripe puer blending tradition. Another famous name is Xiao Fa Tuo, a ripe tuocha originally created for export to France, which helped introduce Yunnan puer to European tea drinkers.
Xia Guan Tea Factory — A Historic Name in Yunnan Puer
Xiaguan Tea Factory is one of the most recognized names in the world of compressed puer tea, especially famous for its traditional tuocha — the bowl-shaped pressed tea closely linked with Yunnan’s old tea trade routes.
Located in Dali, Yunnan, Xiaguan became an important centre for producing and distributing compressed teas suitable for long transport and gradual ageing. Its teas were historically valued not only in Yunnan, but also along routes leading toward Tibet and other frontier regions, where strong, durable, pressed teas were part of daily life.
The factory’s reputation is built around a traditional style: firm compression, clear strength, brisk character, and a distinctive aged potential. Many Xiaguan teas, especially raw puer tuochas and cakes, are appreciated for their lively, powerful profile when young and their ability to develop deeper, smoother notes with storage.
For tea drinkers, Xiaguan represents a more classical side of puer: less decorative, more practical, and deeply rooted in the old culture of pressed Yunnan tea.
Logo & Classic Recipes
Xiaguan is easily recognized by its famous “Song He” — Pine and Crane — logo. In Chinese tradition, the pine and crane are both symbols of longevity, endurance, and noble age, which fits naturally with puer tea: a tea valued not only for its present taste, but also for its ability to mature over time. The logo has become strongly associated with Xiaguan’s traditional compressed teas, especially its tuocha.
Among Xiaguan’s best-known productions are several classic recipes and styles that became reference points for puer drinkers. Jia Ji Tuocha and Te Ji Tuocha are among the factory’s most recognizable bowl-shaped teas, while numbered recipes such as 8653 and 8663 are respected examples of Xiaguan’s raw and ripe puer blending tradition. Another famous name is Xiao Fa Tuo, a ripe tuocha originally created for export to France, which helped introduce Yunnan puer to European tea drinkers.
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