2025 Lao Ban Zhang - Ying Xiang Raw Pu-erh Tea

With Lao Ban Zhang as the “lead,” selected large-arbor teas from other renowned villages play the role of “golden supporting characters,” adding depth and dimension to Lao Ban Zhang · Ying Xiang. The Chen Sheng Hao tea-making team traveled across famous mountains and villages, carefully selecting high-quality large-arbor tea from multiple ancient tea regions—including Lao Ban Zhang—and achieving a natural harmony through meticulous blending, elevating the overall balance and depth.

This is more than a combination of raw materials—it’s a crafted co-creation of flavor:

Lao Ban Zhang gives the liquor its strength and deep character.

Teas from other famous villages add aroma—a floral-honey base, intertwined with orchid notes. The taste is rich and full-bodied on entry, with sweetness returning quickly and spreading through the mouth, followed by a long, resonant throat feel. In one cup, the diverse character of Bulang Mountain is fully revealed.

Accessible Price, Authentic “Tea King” DNA

Known for its “Tea King” quality, Lao Ban Zhang is often priced beyond reach for many tea lovers. Lao Ban Zhang · Ying Xiang follows a blending philosophy of “Lao Ban Zhang at the core, complemented by famous-village teas,” preserving the classic profile while managing cost—bringing a more approachable option to the market.

Whether you’re new to Pu-erh or a seasoned drinker seeking quality, you can experience Lao Ban Zhang’s strong character and lingering sweetness with ease. It’s an excellent choice for daily drinking, entertaining guests, and personal collecting—your gateway to the elusive “Tea King” taste.

Liquor Style: Pure, Bright, Smooth, and Sweet

Lao Ban Zhang · Ying Xiang presents a clean and bright liquor: free of off-notes, with a smooth, slightly viscous texture. Sweetness returns with a refreshing, wild-mountain clarity that lingers.

One sip feels like Bulang Mountain’s morning mist and sunlight flowing across the tongue—more than flavor, it’s a quiet conversation with nature, bringing a sense of primal calm into modern life.

Reliable Source of Lao Ban Zhang Materials

In 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 30-year agreement 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.