Premier Ban Zhang Pu-erh
Premier Ban Zhang Pu-erh
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Description
Description
Ban Zhang Pu-erh is a premium raw tea, cultivated in Bulang Mountain, Menghai County, Yunnan Province, China. The area's unique natural environment features high altitudes, abundant sunshine, plentiful rainfall, and a spring-like climate throughout the year. These exceptional conditions endow Ban Zhang Pu-erh with a profound wilderness essence, making it the most robust in “tea qi” among Pu'er teas, earning it the accolade "King of Teas" from tea enthusiasts.
This selection's leaves are thick and robust, with plump buds highlighted by prominent white fuzz and a dark green, glossy appearance. The tea liquor is crystal clear and bright, with a vibrant aroma that lifts the senses. Upon tasting, it instantly stimulates salivation and delivers a rapid, sweet aftertaste, leaving a lingering and enduring flavor.
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
// Orchid, Honey, Bitterness //
The tea liquor of Ban Zhang Pu'erh is luminous and clear, evolving in brightness over time. The initial taste is full-bodied, perfectly balancing bitterness with sweet undertones and a lingering, rich aftertaste. Drinking this tea leaves the mouth and throat pleasantly sweet and moistened, with a sustained sensation of refreshment.
Origin
Origin
Bulang Mountain, Menghai County, Yunnan Province, China
Ingredients
Ingredients
Dark tea
Health Benefits
Health Benefits
Ban Zhang Pu'erh offers several health benefits, including lowering blood lipids, aiding in weight loss, providing antioxidant properties, aiding digestion, and relieving anxiety.
Brewing Guide
Brewing Guide
Mug:
5g | 100°C (250ml) | 1 minute | rinse once before brewing
Kung Fu Tea:
Use a 120ml gaiwan or Yixing clay pot with 8 grams of tea (adjustable to taste), brewing with 100°C hot water. The first infusion is designed to awaken the tea leaves, allowing them to slightly unfurl and release the oolong's distinctive aroma. It is not meant for drinking, so pour out the water within 5-10 seconds. For the next five infusions, quickly pour off each brew, and starting with the sixth infusion, extend the brewing time based on the flavor of the tea liquor. The tea can be brewed more than 10 times.
Drinking this Pu-erh is an adventure. It starts with a bold bitterness, quickly transforming into a rich honey sweetness that lingers pleasantly in the mouth.
This Pu-erh's ability to be brewed multiple times without losing its distinctive flavor is remarkable. Each cup is as delightful as the last, making it a tea lover's dream.
I gifted a cake of Ban Zhang Pu-erh to a fellow tea enthusiast, and they were astounded by its depth and the pronounced sweetness that follows its initial bitterness.
The wilderness essence of this tea is palpable. It's robust, yet harmoniously balanced, offering a profound connection to the natural world with every cup.
The clear, luminous liquor of Ban Zhang Pu-erh is a joy to behold. Its balanced bitterness and sweet aftertaste leave a lasting impression, both refreshing and satisfying.