Zhen Cang Banzhang No.1 Qing Bing (2022) – Shen Raw Puer Tea Cake, 100g Collector’s Edition

The Zhen Cang Banzhang No.1 Qing Bing (2022) is a rare raw Sheng Puer cake from the legendary Banzhang region in Menghai, Yunnan. Revered among collectors and connoisseurs, Banzhang teas are celebrated for their strength, powerful cha qi, and extraordinary aging potential. This 100g Collector's Edition, marked "No.1", is produced by the renowned Dafu Tea Factory from carefully selected leaves of ancient tea trees.

Origin & Character

Type: Sheng Puer (raw puer / 生普洱茶)  |  Weight: 100 g
Origin: Banzhang, Menghai, Yunnan, China  |  Producer: Dafu Tea Factory
Harvest Year: 2022  |  Aging Potential: Excellent

Banzhang raw puers are known for starting bold and slightly bitter in youth, then gradually developing layered sweetness, mineral depth, and extraordinary complexity over years of storage. This 100g format is designed for collectors who want to track the tea's transformation at multiple points in time — opening one cake per year while the rest continue to age.

Tasting Notes (2022 — Young)

• Infusion: Pale golden, bright and clear.
• Aroma: Fresh, floral, and slightly herbaceous — classic young Banzhang.
• Flavour: Bold and robust, with a characteristic Banzhang bitterness that quickly transforms into deep sweetness.
• Cha Qi: Strong and warming — the distinctive energy of high-mountain old-tree material.
• Aftertaste: Long, cooling, and sweetening — characteristic hui gan (回甘).

Brewing Guide

• Amount: 5–7 g per 100 ml
• Water temperature: 95–100 °C
• Rinse: Quick rinse to awaken leaves
• Steeping time: 10–20 seconds, increase gradually
• Infusions: 8–12 times

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