📌 Taste:

Dense, rich, and confident. The classic character of Banzhang shu pu-erh: moist earth, dark wood, cocoa, and roasted nuts. The flavor offers strength and depth, yet the profile remains focused and clean. The finish is long, warm, and slightly sweet.

📌 Aroma:

Deep, woody, and earthy. Notes of warmed earth, aged wood, cocoa beans, and light spice. As it warms, a nutty softness and refined sweetness emerge.

📌 Effect:

Centered and grounding, it promotes a sense of inner stability and calm focus. It's perfect for afternoon and evening tea, especially after meals.

📌 Raw materials:

Yunnan large leaf tea
(Camellia sinensis var. assamica)
Shu (ripe) processing.

📌 Origin of raw materials:

Banzhang Region, Yunnan Province, China.

📌 Format:

Pressed mini-pancake 80g - convenient for storage and brewing in portions.

📌 Brewing method:

Gongfu (gaiwan/teapot 100-150 ml):

1. Proportion: 6-8 g per 100 ml

2. Water: 95-98 °C

3. Rinse: 1-2 short rinses for 5-10 seconds

4. Strains: start with 8-12 seconds , gradually increasing the time

5. Withstands 8-10 washes

📌 Tips:

You can brew it a little more strongly to highlight the characteristic strength of Banzhang. Perfect for leisurely sipping and for lovers of rich, "masculine" shu pu-erhs.