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2008 "Ban Zhang Golden Tips" Ripe (Shu) Pu-erh Tea Cake

2008 "Ban Zhang Golden Tips" Ripe (Shu) Pu-erh Tea Cake

Chinese Tea Group Online Store

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"Ban Zhang" is named after its place of origin and holds a prestigious position in Yunnan and China's Pu-erh tea industry. Known for its full-bodied flavor, strong tea energy, and thickness and firmness, it is celebrated as the "King of Pu-erh Tea."

2008 Ban Zhang Golden Tips Ripe (Shu) Pu-erh Tea Cake photographed in Chinese Tea Room

"Golden Tips" refer to the tender buds of tea leaves, typically adorned with golden hairs. These hairs are rich in beneficial compounds such as polyphenols, catechins, and caffeine, which contribute to the tea's high quality and distinctive aroma. The presence of golden tips is a hallmark of premium tea.

Unlike raw Pu-erh tea, ripe Pu-erh undergoes a more intricate production process, including an additional fermentation step with carefully controlled heat and moisture. This fermentation builds upon the foundation of raw tea, resulting in a distinctive mellow flavor and a smooth, velvety texture.

Our "Ban Zhang Golden Tips" Pu-erh tea cake is crafted from the tender buds of large-leaf tea trees in Ban Zhang village, handpicked in the spring of 2008, just before the Qingming Festival. Sourced from one of the most prestigious tea regions, this tea cake is made during the optimal harvest season using only the finest buds, resulting in a classic, high-quality ripe Pu-erh tea.

This rare 380-gram tea cake, unlike conventional weights, has been carefully aged for 17 years. The tea liquor is clean and rich, offering a smooth, full-bodied flavor complemented by delicate aged aromas and a bold, long-lasting sweetness that lingers on the palate.

Please note: The packaging of aged tea cakes may naturally develop creases or signs of wear over time. This is entirely normal and does not affect the tea's quality or flavor. Instead, these marks serve as a testament to the tea's storied journey through time. As Pu-erh tea ages, it deepens in complexity, character, showcasing its truly unique charm.

Discover This Chinese Tea

Origin:Yunnan

Year:2008

Type:Pu-erh Tea

Chinese Name:班章普洱茶饼

2008 Ban Zhang Golden Tips Ripe (Shu) Pu-erh Tea Cake and Tea Soup

Brewing Method

Gong Fu Tea Brewing Method

Water temperature: 

Leaf to water ratio:  

Brewing Time:

Subsequent Infusions: 

100°C (212°F)

9g per 150ml

First steep for 20 seconds

Increase by 5 seconds each time

Tips:Before brewing, warm all teaware with boiling water. Fully decant the tea each time, leaving no water in the pot.

Common Brewing Method

Water temperature: 

Leaf to water ratio:  

Steeping Time:

Subsequent Infusions: 

100°C (212°F)

 3g per 100ml

 About 1-2 minutes

Increase by 30 seconds each time

Tips:Adjust the leaf-to-water ratio for a shorter infusion time or to achieve a lighter or stronger taste. 

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2008 "Ban Zhang Golden Tips" Ripe (Shu) Pu-erh Tea Cake

Chinese Tea Group Online Store

$820.00
$820.00

"Ban Zhang" is named after its place of origin and holds a prestigious position in Yunnan and China's Pu-erh tea industry. Known for its full-bodied flavor, strong tea energy, and thickness and firmness, it is celebrated as the "King of Pu-erh Tea."

2008 Ban Zhang Golden Tips Ripe (Shu) Pu-erh Tea Cake photographed in Chinese Tea Room

"Golden Tips" refer to the tender buds of tea leaves, typically adorned with golden hairs. These hairs are rich in beneficial compounds such as polyphenols, catechins, and caffeine, which contribute to the tea's high quality and distinctive aroma. The presence of golden tips is a hallmark of premium tea.

Unlike raw Pu-erh tea, ripe Pu-erh undergoes a more intricate production process, including an additional fermentation step with carefully controlled heat and moisture. This fermentation builds upon the foundation of raw tea, resulting in a distinctive mellow flavor and a smooth, velvety texture.

Our "Ban Zhang Golden Tips" Pu-erh tea cake is crafted from the tender buds of large-leaf tea trees in Ban Zhang village, handpicked in the spring of 2008, just before the Qingming Festival. Sourced from one of the most prestigious tea regions, this tea cake is made during the optimal harvest season using only the finest buds, resulting in a classic, high-quality ripe Pu-erh tea.

This rare 380-gram tea cake, unlike conventional weights, has been carefully aged for 17 years. The tea liquor is clean and rich, offering a smooth, full-bodied flavor complemented by delicate aged aromas and a bold, long-lasting sweetness that lingers on the palate.

Please note: The packaging of aged tea cakes may naturally develop creases or signs of wear over time. This is entirely normal and does not affect the tea's quality or flavor. Instead, these marks serve as a testament to the tea's storied journey through time. As Pu-erh tea ages, it deepens in complexity, character, showcasing its truly unique charm.

Discover This Chinese Tea

Origin:Yunnan

Year:2008

Type:Pu-erh Tea

Chinese Name:班章普洱茶饼

2008 Ban Zhang Golden Tips Ripe (Shu) Pu-erh Tea Cake and Tea Soup

Brewing Method

Gong Fu Tea Brewing Method

Water temperature: 

Leaf to water ratio:  

Brewing Time:

Subsequent Infusions: 

100°C (212°F)

9g per 150ml

First steep for 20 seconds

Increase by 5 seconds each time

Tips:Before brewing, warm all teaware with boiling water. Fully decant the tea each time, leaving no water in the pot.

Common Brewing Method

Water temperature: 

Leaf to water ratio:  

Steeping Time:

Subsequent Infusions: 

100°C (212°F)

 3g per 100ml

 About 1-2 minutes

Increase by 30 seconds each time

Tips:Adjust the leaf-to-water ratio for a shorter infusion time or to achieve a lighter or stronger taste. 

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