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Lao Ban Zhang 2008 Sheng
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Lao Ban Zhang 2008 Sheng

Lǎo Bān Zhāng · 老班章

puerh-sheng · bing · ancient-tree

Lao Ban Zhang is a village in Menghai County whose ancient tea trees produce one of the most sought-after raw pu-erh teas in the world. The 2008 vintage is approaching the inflection where its youthful bitterness has converted to a deep, mineral sweetness with strong hui gan.

Quick facts

Region
Menghai
Harvest year
2008
Harvest season
spring
Elevation
1700 m
Shape
bing
Cultivation
ancient-tree
Cultivars
Da Ye Zhong (Large-Leaf Varietal)

Brewing

Leaf
6.0 g / 100 ml
Water
100°C
Rinse
yes
Gongfu steeps (s)
5, 5, 8, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, 60, 90

Use a seasoned Yixing teapot or porcelain gaiwan; flash-steep early infusions, lengthen as the leaves give.

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Tasting notes

Aroma
forest floor, honey, camphor
Flavor
stone fruit, mineral, hui gan
Mouthfeel
thick, oily
Finish
long, sweet, cooling

Aging potential

With proper storage (~70% RH, stable temperature), this cake will continue developing for 20+ more years.

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Where to buy

Yunnan Sourcing 🇨🇳 China
  • 25g · 2008 3 snapshots — latest 22.00 (flat 0%) 22.0 USD Out of stock
  • 357g · cake · 2008 3 snapshots — latest 285.00 (flat 0%) 285.0 USD Out of stock