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2020 Lao Ban Zhang Raw Pu-erh Tea 1kg
Regular price
$4,932.00
Size
Tea lovers usually refer to Lao Ban Zhang (老班章) as the King of raw Pu'er tea. Its flavor is strong and thick, with a bitterness that turns into a sweet aftertaste. Tea lovers often describe the taste of Lao Ban Zhang as dominant.
Lao Ban Zhang is named after the village that produces the leaves of this tea. Lao Ban Zhang Village is located in Bulang Mountain (布朗山), Xishuang Banna (西双版纳), Yunnan, China. The earliest record of the village’s tea production can be traced back to 1476.
The village is situated in the 1700m - 1900m high mountain area. The average yearly temperature is 18.7 degrees Celsius. For almost half of the entire year, the mountainous area of Lao Ban Zhang village is covered with fog.
The tea trees grow in the jungle, they co-exist with other wild plants in the jungle, and therefore they are not polluted by any pesticide or chemical fertilizer. The farmers manage and take care of these trees in their traditional ways. Up until today, they still pick tea leaves following the traditional method passed down from their ancestors.
In 2008, Mr. Chen Shenghe identified the value of tea in Lao Ban Zhang village. He signed contracts with the villagers, from then onwards Chensheng Tea Co., Ltd became the major buyer of Lao Ban Zhang tea raw material. Since then, most of Lao Ban Zhang Pu'er tea, whether compressed into cake size or brick, was manufactured and branded by Chensheng Tea Co., Ltd.
Gongfu style (recommended)
5–7 g of leaf per 100 ml, water at 95–100 °C. Rinse once for about 5 seconds and pour it away. Start with 10–15 second infusions and add a few seconds each round. Good pu-erh gives 10 or more infusions.
Western style
3 g per 250 ml cup, water at 95–100 °C, steep 3–5 minutes.
Storage
Keep the cake in a clean, dry place away from sunlight and strong smells.
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.
Regular price
$4,932.00
Size
Tea lovers usually refer to Lao Ban Zhang (老班章) as the King of raw Pu'er tea. Its flavor is strong and thick, with a bitterness that turns into a sweet aftertaste. Tea lovers often describe the taste of Lao Ban Zhang as dominant.
Lao Ban Zhang is named after the village that produces the leaves of this tea. Lao Ban Zhang Village is located in Bulang Mountain (布朗山), Xishuang Banna (西双版纳), Yunnan, China. The earliest record of the village’s tea production can be traced back to 1476.
The village is situated in the 1700m - 1900m high mountain area. The average yearly temperature is 18.7 degrees Celsius. For almost half of the entire year, the mountainous area of Lao Ban Zhang village is covered with fog.
The tea trees grow in the jungle, they co-exist with other wild plants in the jungle, and therefore they are not polluted by any pesticide or chemical fertilizer. The farmers manage and take care of these trees in their traditional ways. Up until today, they still pick tea leaves following the traditional method passed down from their ancestors.
In 2008, Mr. Chen Shenghe identified the value of tea in Lao Ban Zhang village. He signed contracts with the villagers, from then onwards Chensheng Tea Co., Ltd became the major buyer of Lao Ban Zhang tea raw material. Since then, most of Lao Ban Zhang Pu'er tea, whether compressed into cake size or brick, was manufactured and branded by Chensheng Tea Co., Ltd.
Gongfu style (recommended)
5–7 g of leaf per 100 ml, water at 95–100 °C. Rinse once for about 5 seconds and pour it away. Start with 10–15 second infusions and add a few seconds each round. Good pu-erh gives 10 or more infusions.
Western style
3 g per 250 ml cup, water at 95–100 °C, steep 3–5 minutes.
Storage
Keep the cake in a clean, dry place away from sunlight and strong smells.
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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2020 Lao Ban Zhang Raw Pu-erh Tea 1kg
$4,932.00