{"product_id":"2026-lao-ban-zhang-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"2026 Lao Ban Zhang Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLao Ban Zhang, located in China's Yunnan Province, is famous for its premium Raw Pu-erh tea. This rare and highly sought-after tea is known for its exceptional quality, unique flavor, and bold, mellow earthy taste. Its limited production contributes to its high price, making Lao Ban Zhang one of the most expensive teas globally and earning it the title \"\u003cstrong\u003eKing of Pu'er tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"2025 Lao Ban Zhang Raw Pu-erh Tea\" src=\"https:\/\/cspuerh.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IMG_062321_5f22d2f4-975c-4339-bd15-c84bdb332693_480x480.webp\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure Lao Ban Zhang Material\u003c\/strong\u003e – Single-origin, unblended tea from Chen Sheng Hao’s own base in Lao Ban Zhang village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Flush Spring Harvest 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e – Harvested early in the season when tea leaves are most tender and nutrient-rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncient Arbor Tea Trees\u003c\/strong\u003e – Leaves picked from trees over 300 years old, packed with inner substances and aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Ecological Environment of Lao Ban Zhang Ancient Tea Gardens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ancient Chinese saying \"高山云雾出好茶\" highlights that high-altitude areas with thick mountain mist produce better tea. Lao Ban Zhang village, with its diverse ecological vegetation, abundant sunshine, and fog, is particularly suitable for ancient tea tree growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVillagers have followed traditional methods of manual cultivation, hand-picking leaves, and sun-drying since ancient times. Lao Ban Zhang Pu-erh tea is produced without inorganic fertilizers, pesticides, or chemicals, making it a pure, natural, pollution-free, and ecologically original tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cspuerh.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Screen_Shot_2023-02-21_at_10.12.06_PM_480x480.webp\" alt=\"2025 Lao Ban Zhang Raw Pu-erh Tea\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReliable Source of Lao Ban Zhang Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2007, Mr. Chen Shenghe founded Menghai Chen Sheng Tea Co. and created the Chen Sheng Hao Pu-erh tea brand. Following the 2007 Pu-erh tea market bubble burst, the company and Lao Ban Zhang village signed a \u003cstrong\u003e30-year agreement\u003c\/strong\u003e to create the \"Chen Sheng Lao Ban Zhang\" collection, benefiting both parties by ensuring a stable income for villagers and a unique advantage for the company. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cspuerh.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IMG_5011_2_480x480.webp\" alt=\"2025 Lao Ban Zhang Raw Pu-erh Tea\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade with Single-region Tea Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLao Ban Zhang Pu-erh tea is made from the fresh large-leaved tea tree leaves from the ancient tea gardens in Lao Ban Zhang village. Chen Sheng Lao Ban Zhang selects single-origin materials from \u003cstrong\u003eancient trees aged more than 300\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing tea lovers to taste the pure and true Lao Ban Zhang flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cspuerh.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Screen_Shot_2023-02-21_at_10.13.13_PM_480x480.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Lao Ban Zhang Raw Pu-erh Tea\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDry Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe dry leaves have a lustrous dark green color, with coarse and hairy strips, relatively large serrated leaves, and plump buds with a lot of fuzz. \u003cspan\u003eBefore prying the Lao Ban Zhang tea cake, a woody mountain aroma is evident. The old, deeply rooted ancient tea trees and soil formed by years of fallen leaves create a distinct woody fragrance, reflecting the tea's connection to a distant era.\u003cimg alt=\"2025 Lao Ban Zhang Raw Pu-erh Tea\" src=\"https:\/\/cspuerh.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IMG_06331_480x480.webp\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea Liquor \u0026amp; Taste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base gap-4 md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-xl xl:max-w-3xl p-4 md:py-6 flex lg:px-0 m-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLao Ban Zhang tea has a golden, transparent, and bright soup color. It is renowned for its distinct and intricate taste, characterized by a strong bitterness balanced with a subtle sweetness. This sweetness emerges following the initial bitterness and lingers in the mouth. The tea also possesses an astringent quality that enriches its flavor, accompanied by a persistent fragrance known as \"throat rhyme\" or \"喉韵.\" As a Pu-erh tea, Lao Ban Zhang features an earthy, woody flavor, stemming from its aged, deeply-rooted tea trees and the soil in which they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"2025 Lao Ban Zhang Raw Pu-erh Tea\" src=\"https:\/\/cspuerh.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IMG_06361_480x480.webp\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex justify-between lg:block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center justify-center mt-2 gap-2 md:gap-3 lg:gap-1 lg:absolute lg:top-0 lg:translate-x-full lg:right-0 lg:mt-0 lg:pl-2 visible\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe aroma of Lao Ban Zhang tea lingers in the teacup, revealing a unique mountain and woody fragrance when lifted. This scent gradually transforms into a honey and orchid fragrance with a slight sweet aftertaste. Smelling the tea's aroma is reminiscent of experiencing deep valley orchids, providing a refreshing and unforgettable experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center justify-center mt-2 gap-2 md:gap-3 lg:gap-1 lg:absolute lg:top-0 lg:translate-x-full lg:right-0 lg:mt-0 lg:pl-2 visible\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center justify-center mt-2 gap-2 md:gap-3 lg:gap-1 lg:absolute lg:top-0 lg:translate-x-full lg:right-0 lg:mt-0 lg:pl-2 visible\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center justify-center mt-2 gap-2 md:gap-3 lg:gap-1 lg:absolute lg:top-0 lg:translate-x-full lg:right-0 lg:mt-0 lg:pl-2 visible\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center justify-center mt-2 gap-2 md:gap-3 lg:gap-1 lg:absolute lg:top-0 lg:translate-x-full lg:right-0 lg:mt-0 lg:pl-2 visible\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"2025 Lao Ban Zhang Raw Pu-erh Tea\" src=\"https:\/\/cspuerh.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IMG_06341_480x480.webp\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center justify-center mt-2 gap-2 md:gap-3 lg:gap-1 lg:absolute lg:top-0 lg:translate-x-full lg:right-0 lg:mt-0 lg:pl-2 visible\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center justify-center mt-2 gap-2 md:gap-3 lg:gap-1 lg:absolute lg:top-0 lg:translate-x-full lg:right-0 lg:mt-0 lg:pl-2 visible\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center justify-center mt-2 gap-2 md:gap-3 lg:gap-1 lg:absolute lg:top-0 lg:translate-x-full lg:right-0 lg:mt-0 lg:pl-2 visible\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center justify-center mt-2 gap-2 md:gap-3 lg:gap-1 lg:absolute lg:top-0 lg:translate-x-full lg:right-0 lg:mt-0 lg:pl-2 visible\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfused Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center justify-center mt-2 gap-2 md:gap-3 lg:gap-1 lg:absolute lg:top-0 lg:translate-x-full lg:right-0 lg:mt-0 lg:pl-2 visible\"\u003eThe infused leaves display unique characteristics such as thick, plump leaves, large buds, and prominent white hairs. The leaves are thin, soft, and cottony, with a resilient texture that doesn't break easily. Even when wrapping a tea stem around your fingers, it feels like a flexible rubber band that resists breaking.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center justify-center mt-2 gap-2 md:gap-3 lg:gap-1 lg:absolute lg:top-0 lg:translate-x-full lg:right-0 lg:mt-0 lg:pl-2 visible\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center justify-center mt-2 gap-2 md:gap-3 lg:gap-1 lg:absolute lg:top-0 lg:translate-x-full lg:right-0 lg:mt-0 lg:pl-2 visible\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center justify-center mt-2 gap-2 md:gap-3 lg:gap-1 lg:absolute lg:top-0 lg:translate-x-full lg:right-0 lg:mt-0 lg:pl-2 visible\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center justify-center mt-2 gap-2 md:gap-3 lg:gap-1 lg:absolute lg:top-0 lg:translate-x-full lg:right-0 lg:mt-0 lg:pl-2 visible\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cspuerh.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IMG_06351_480x480.webp\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; float: none;\" alt=\"2025 Lao Ban Zhang Raw Pu-erh Tea\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chen Sheng Hao","offers":[{"title":"357g","offer_id":43334149472304,"sku":null,"price":921.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0295\/2226\/4112\/files\/2026_357g.jpg?v=1782236743","url":"https:\/\/cspuerh.com\/products\/2026-lao-ban-zhang-raw-pu-erh-tea","provider":"Cspuerh (Chen Sheng Hao)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}