2026 Ba Wang Ripe Pu-erh Tea
A Classic, Now Ripe · Bold Structure · Full-Bodied Depth
For the first time, Ba Wang Qing Bing (霸王青饼) arrives as a ripe Pu-erh. The 2026 release opens a new chapter for a Chen Sheng Hao signature series that began in 2009, bringing its distinctive depth and powerful structure to a rich, mellow style.
Menghai Old-Tree Material · Carefully Managed Fermentation
Crafted from selected high-mountain old-tree tea with age 100 to 300 years old from Menghai, Yunnan, this ripe Pu-erh is produced using Chen Sheng Hao’s tea-making and fermentation expertise. The result is a substantial cup with a clear sense of structure and a rounded, layered character.
Depth with Definition
Ba Wang balances a thick, full-bodied liquor with a composed, mellow character. Richness builds through the cup without feeling heavy or dull, while its bold presence gives way to a lingering, resonant finish.
It is a distinctive choice for tea drinkers who enjoy ripe Pu-erh with substance, depth and a memorable presence.
Tasting Profile
- Taste: Rich · Mellow · Layered
- Texture: Thick · Full-bodied · Rounded
- Structure: Bold · Substantial · Well-defined
- Finish: Lingering · Resonant
- Overall character: Powerful depth balanced by smooth drinkability
Why This Ba Wang?
- The first ripe expression of the Ba Wang Qing Bing series
- Selected high-mountain old-tree material from Menghai
- A classic series produced annually since 2009
- Carefully managed fermentation for depth and balance
- Full-bodied liquor with bold structure and layered richness
- A 357g cake for personal tea sessions or sharing
Suggested Brewing
Start with 7g of tea per 100–120ml of water at 95–100°C. Rinse briefly, then begin with short infusions of around 5–10 seconds. Adjust the leaf quantity and steeping time to taste, lengthening later infusions as needed.
Storage
Keep in a clean, dry place away from direct sunlight, moisture and strong odours.
A familiar classic. A bold new ripe expression.
Gongfu style (recommended)
About 5–7 g of leaf in a 100–120 ml gaiwan or small teapot, with water just off the boil (100 °C / 212 °F). Rinse once for 5–10 seconds and pour it away. Start with infusions of about 5–10 seconds and add a few seconds each round. Good leaf gives 8–15 infusions.
Mug or teapot
About 3–4 g per 250 ml, with water just off the boil. Rinse once, then steep 1–2 minutes for the first cup and a little longer for each cup after. The leaves give 3–4 cups.
Too bitter? Shorten the steep or use a little less leaf. Keep the water just off the boil.
Storage
Keep cakes in their paper wrappers, in a cardboard box, bamboo or unglazed clay, off the floor. Aim for 20–25 °C (68–77 °F) and 60–70% relative humidity, out of direct light, away from strong smells and with some airflow. For long-term aging, don't use the fridge, silica gel or airtight bags; a sealed tin is fine for the portion you are drinking now. Fuzzy or colored spots or a musty smell mean mold: don't drink it.
Free shipping on orders over $70 USD.
We ship from our warehouses in Canada and China to 100+ countries. Orders from our Canada warehouse are usually packed and shipped within 48 hours. Orders shipped from China need about one week of processing. Delivery time depends on the shipping method you choose at checkout.
Some countries charge import duties. These are paid by the buyer.
Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 15 days. Sale items are final sale.
A Classic, Now Ripe · Bold Structure · Full-Bodied Depth
For the first time, Ba Wang Qing Bing (霸王青饼) arrives as a ripe Pu-erh. The 2026 release opens a new chapter for a Chen Sheng Hao signature series that began in 2009, bringing its distinctive depth and powerful structure to a rich, mellow style.
Menghai Old-Tree Material · Carefully Managed Fermentation
Crafted from selected high-mountain old-tree tea with age 100 to 300 years old from Menghai, Yunnan, this ripe Pu-erh is produced using Chen Sheng Hao’s tea-making and fermentation expertise. The result is a substantial cup with a clear sense of structure and a rounded, layered character.
Depth with Definition
Ba Wang balances a thick, full-bodied liquor with a composed, mellow character. Richness builds through the cup without feeling heavy or dull, while its bold presence gives way to a lingering, resonant finish.
It is a distinctive choice for tea drinkers who enjoy ripe Pu-erh with substance, depth and a memorable presence.
Tasting Profile
- Taste: Rich · Mellow · Layered
- Texture: Thick · Full-bodied · Rounded
- Structure: Bold · Substantial · Well-defined
- Finish: Lingering · Resonant
- Overall character: Powerful depth balanced by smooth drinkability
Why This Ba Wang?
- The first ripe expression of the Ba Wang Qing Bing series
- Selected high-mountain old-tree material from Menghai
- A classic series produced annually since 2009
- Carefully managed fermentation for depth and balance
- Full-bodied liquor with bold structure and layered richness
- A 357g cake for personal tea sessions or sharing
Suggested Brewing
Start with 7g of tea per 100–120ml of water at 95–100°C. Rinse briefly, then begin with short infusions of around 5–10 seconds. Adjust the leaf quantity and steeping time to taste, lengthening later infusions as needed.
Storage
Keep in a clean, dry place away from direct sunlight, moisture and strong odours.
A familiar classic. A bold new ripe expression.
Gongfu style (recommended)
About 5–7 g of leaf in a 100–120 ml gaiwan or small teapot, with water just off the boil (100 °C / 212 °F). Rinse once for 5–10 seconds and pour it away. Start with infusions of about 5–10 seconds and add a few seconds each round. Good leaf gives 8–15 infusions.
Mug or teapot
About 3–4 g per 250 ml, with water just off the boil. Rinse once, then steep 1–2 minutes for the first cup and a little longer for each cup after. The leaves give 3–4 cups.
Too bitter? Shorten the steep or use a little less leaf. Keep the water just off the boil.
Storage
Keep cakes in their paper wrappers, in a cardboard box, bamboo or unglazed clay, off the floor. Aim for 20–25 °C (68–77 °F) and 60–70% relative humidity, out of direct light, away from strong smells and with some airflow. For long-term aging, don't use the fridge, silica gel or airtight bags; a sealed tin is fine for the portion you are drinking now. Fuzzy or colored spots or a musty smell mean mold: don't drink it.
Free shipping on orders over $70 USD.
We ship from our warehouses in Canada and China to 100+ countries. Orders from our Canada warehouse are usually packed and shipped within 48 hours. Orders shipped from China need about one week of processing. Delivery time depends on the shipping method you choose at checkout.
Some countries charge import duties. These are paid by the buyer.
Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 15 days. Sale items are final sale.
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2026 Ba Wang Ripe Pu-erh Tea