2024 Lao Ban Zhang Ripe Pu-erh Tea

2024 Lao Ban Zhang Ripe Pu-erh Tea (Single-origin) of Chen Sheng Hao originates from the deep mountains of Lao Ban Zhang village in Bulang Mountain, a place blessed with exceptional natural conditions that nurture superior ancient tea tree resources. This village is honored as "The Top Village of Chinese Pu-erh Tea." In 2008, Chen Sheng Hao signed a 30-year cooperation agreement with Lao Ban Zhang village, committed to delivering the authentic and unique taste of Lao Ban Zhang Puerh tea to tea enthusiasts.

After seventeen years of dedication and innovation, Chen Sheng Hao launched the Lao Ban Zhang single-origin material ripe Pu-erh tea for the first time. This represents the brand’s meticulous efforts over the years and marks a significant breakthrough in the Pu-erh tea industry.

Materials

Carefully selected from the pure material of early spring large-leaf tea trees, aged 100-300 years, in the Lao Ban Zhang tea gardens, every leaf and bud used comes from this renowned region, ensuring that each cup offers the pure and distinctive taste of the “Tea King.”

Taste Profile

The liquor is a rich, bright red, with woody, aged, sweet and floral-honey aromas, and a thick, smooth, slightly strong mouthfeel, characterized by the unique "thickness" found only in Lao Ban Zhang Ripe Pu-erh Tea.

As you savor this tea, you will experience the warm, smooth nature of ripe Pu-erh, blended with the wild charm and long, strong aftertaste of Lao Ban Zhang. Every sip is a gift from nature, and each tasting is a journey of the soul.

It is well known that Lao Ban Zhang materials are precious, and the process of making ripe Pu-erh tea is complex. Few brands in the Pu-erh tea industry are willing to use pure Lao Ban Zhang material for ripe Pu-erh tea. This Lao Ban Zhang Pure Material Ripe Pu-erh Tea is more than just a tea—it is a testament to craftsmanship and a witness to Pu-erh tea history.

Each brick undergoes meticulous quality control by three different entities, ensuring you enjoy a high-quality ripe Pu-erh tea crafted with care. Chen Sheng Hao presents this as a heartfelt gift to every tea connoisseur, allowing you to experience an unprecedented tea-drinking pleasure. Don’t miss this precious gem; it is a rare tasting experience.

How to Brew Lao Ban Zhang Ripe Pu-erh Tea: Step-by-Step Guide

1. Measure the Tea:

   • Use a tea-to-water ratio of about 1:20.
   • Start with 8 grams of tea leaves. For a richer flavor, use 10 grams.

2. Choose Your Brewing Vessel:

   • For experienced tea drinkers, use a Yixing teapot.
   • For beginners, a gaiwan is recommended as it’s easier to control infusion timing.

3. Warm Your Utensils:

   • Pour boiling water into your teapot or gaiwan to warm it up, then discard the water.

4. Rinse the Tea:

   • Add the tea leaves to the vessel.
   • Cover and gently shake the vessel up and down 15-20 times to awaken the leaves.
   • Pour boiling water over the leaves at a fixed point, from a low height, without stirring them.
   • Let the water soak the leaves briefly, then discard the first infusion. This rinse helps to prepare the leaves.

5. Brew the Tea (Second to Sixth Infusions):

   • Pour water slowly and steadily from a low height, focusing on a fixed point to avoid disturbing the leaves.
   • Infuse for 5-10 seconds, but adjust the time based on the color of the tea.
   • Drain the tea completely to prevent over-extraction.

6. Adjust Infusion Time (Seventh to Tenth Infusions):

   • Extend the infusion time to 5-10 seconds for these rounds.

7. Further Infusions (Beyond the Tenth Infusion):

   • Continue to extend the infusion time to 10-30 seconds.

8. Taste and Adjust:

   • If you prefer a lighter taste, you can brew more than 15 infusions.
   • For a stronger taste, 8-10 infusions should be sufficient.

9. Enjoy the Brew:

   • When brewed correctly, Lao Ban Zhang ripe pu-erh tea will have a rich, bright red color with aged, sweet and floral-honey aromas, and a smooth, mellow taste.

This method will help you master the art of brewing Lao Ban Zhang ripe pu-erh tea. Enjoy the process and the rich flavors it brings!