Shen Puer “Banzhang Lao Shu” — Old Tree Banzhang Raw Puer, 357g

"Banzhang Lao Shu" (班章老树) is a raw Sheng Puer crafted from leaves of old tea trees in the legendary Banzhang area of Bulangshan mountains, Yunnan Province. Produced by the esteemed Xinghai Tea Factory, this tea offers depth, intensity, and a layered sensory experience — powerful yet refined, with clear regional character that reflects its high-mountain terroir.

Origin & Character

Origin: Bulangshan (Banzhang), Yunnan Province, China
Type: Sheng Puer (raw puer / 生普洱茶)  |  Plant Source: Old tea trees (Lao Shu) of Banzhang
Producer: Xinghai Tea Factory (勐海县兴海茶厂)  |  Form: Compressed cake, 357 g

Banzhang is one of the most celebrated puer terroirs in Yunnan — its old-growth trees produce teas known for bold character, strong cha qi, and long-lasting complexity. Xinghai Tea Factory maintains traditional processing and rigorous material selection, reflecting the iconic Banzhang profile: powerful yet nuanced, bitter-to-sweet, and deeply expressive.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Deep and expressive — woody, honeyed, and floral tones.
• Flavour: Powerful bitterness that transitions to pronounced sweetness with a long enveloping aftertaste.
• Body: Full-bodied and vivid — bold regional energy.
• Aftertaste: Lingering sweetness with floral echoes and warmth.

Brewing Guide (Gongfu)

• Amount: 5–7 g per 100 ml
• Water temperature: 95–100 °C
• Rinse: Quick rinse to awaken leaves
• Steeping time: 8–15 seconds, increase gradually
• Infusions: Multiple — evolving flavours across 10+ steeps

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