Laobanzhang shengpu pu'er tea, ancient trees , from Yunnan, China, by a certified farmer
Laobanzhang shengpu pu'er tea, ancient trees , from Yunnan, China, by a certified farmer
Laobanzhang shengpu pu'er tea, ancient trees , from Yunnan, China, by a certified farmer
Laobanzhang shengpu pu'er tea, ancient trees , from Yunnan, China, by a certified farmer
Laobanzhang shengpu pu'er tea, ancient trees , from Yunnan, China, by a certified farmer
Laobanzhang shengpu pu'er tea, ancient trees , from Yunnan, China, by a certified farmer
Laobanzhang shengpu pu'er tea, ancient trees , from Yunnan, China, by a certified farmer
Laobanzhang shengpu pu'er tea, ancient trees , from Yunnan, China, by a certified farmer
Laobanzhang shengpu pu'er tea, ancient trees , from Yunnan, China, by a certified farmer
Laobanzhang shengpu pu'er tea, ancient trees , from Yunnan, China, by a certified farmer

2024 Laobanzhang Shengpu - King of Pu'er tea, Stone-pressed cake

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A powerful energy, called cháqì 茶气 in Chinese, is what characterizes Laobanzhang pu'er. The typical bitterness of Bulang area is here hidden by the intense sweetness of the dry 2024 season, and only emerges in later brews, after the initial sugary hues of nectar start to tone down. A refreshing vegetal flavor persists in the palate, and is slowly accompanied by a crescendo of notes, ranging from the floral hues of peonies to the fruity hints of apricots, and finally the wild hints of bark and moss.

Laobanzhang village is the most renowned among Pu'er tea lovers.
It is now inhabited by the Hani people, who migrated from Honghe and Pasha, rich in sweet tea cultivars. The land they grew their tea seeds on was originally protected by Bulang minority, who came from Laoman'e, bringing with them the bitter tea cultivars from their place of origin.
The different cultivars slowly merged with each other over the centuries, and finally gave life to one of the highest quality teas, crowned as King of Pu'er.

Origin: Laobanzhang, Xishuangbanna, Southwest Yunnan
Flush: Spring 2024
Pressed: April 25th, 2024
Storage: avoid heat, light, and moisture

EASTERN BREWING
Quantity: 1 gr. of tea every 30 ml of water
Rinse: before starting the infusion, rinse the leaves with a very fast washing in order to let them re-hydrate and release a more intense brew. Gently cover the leaves with boiling water and pour it after a few seconds.
Brewing time: begin with a 10-15 second brew. Increase with each successive brew as needed.
Water temperature: 95-100° C
Number of brews: 12

WESTERN BREWING
Quantity: 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water
Brewing time: 2-3 minutes
Water temperature: 95-100° C

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