Lao Ban Zhang Raw Pu Er (2025)

老班章普洱生茶 

Origin: Ban Zhang, Yunnan Province, China

Year: 2025 Early Spring

Profile： Lao Ban Zhang (老班章) is one of the most famous and prestigious tea villages in Yunnan, China, renowned for producing some of the highest quality raw Pu-erh (sheng puer) tea. Located in the Bulang Mountains of Xishuangbanna, this village is especially prized for its old-tree (gushu) tea, which is known for its intense bitterness, powerful energy (cha qi), thick mouthfeel, and long-lasting sweetness (hui gan).

Because of its reputation and limited production, Lao Ban Zhang tea is often considered the “King of Pu-erh,” highly sought after by collectors and often commanding very high prices.

Taste: Lao Ban Zhang tea strikes with a bold, assertive bitterness that quickly transforms into a deep, lingering sweetness, coating the mouth with layers of wild herbs, resin, and dried fruit. Its thick, powerful liquor and penetrating cha qi leave a lasting impression of strength and clarity.

Brewing Suggestions: 

7 grams of tea leaves | Boiling water is perfect for age tea | Steeping time 10 seconds  | Reinfuse up to 10-20 times (maybe longer if your lighter tea drinker)