In the world of Pu'er tea, terms like single - tree and pure - material are symbols of quality and charm. They represent a more pure tasting experience and endow the tea with higher value for storage, which are highly sought after by tea enthusiasts. Today, Tongxin She Teahouse sincerely recommends a "2016 single - tree ancient tree raw Pu'er tea from Banpen", allowing you to savor the unique tea aroma from the mountains of Yunnan.
The ancient tree tea gardens in Banpen are located on the slopes at an altitude of about 1760 meters in the old village of the Lahu ethnic group in Banpen. Here, it is shrouded in clouds and mist all year round and has abundant rainfall, providing an ideal environment for the growth of ancient tree tea. Adjacent to the Laobanzhang tea mountain, Banpen shares similar climate, soil, ecological environment and tea tree age. Although the average altitude is about 100 meters lower, it still has remarkable quality, sharing the same origin as Laobanzhang. The geographical advantage of being in the very center of the high - lying Bulang Mountain endows Banpen ancient tree tea with unique characteristics, featuring floral and fruity honey aroma, elegant and restrained.
This 2016 single - tree ancient tree raw Pu'er tea from Banpen is a top - notch selection. Each piece of dry tea is made from the first - spring fresh leaves of more than a dozen robust and tall ancient trees carefully picked from the ancient tea garden, and is stir - fried by hand over an iron pot with firewood. The dry tea has tight and plump strips, fully showing the style of ancient trees. After brewing, the tea soup is bright yellow and clear, as alluring as amber, making people intoxicated even before tasting. The tea leaves at the bottom are plump, tender with visible buds, and the veins are raised, full of vitality, which is a sign of genuine ancient tree tea.
In terms of taste, this tea has a rich and mellow flavor, with a quick - returning sweetness. The orchid aroma is elegant and highly - pitched, yet unpretentious. The lingering aroma on the cup is a rich wild honey scent, and the tea energy is strong. When it enters the mouth, a delicate sweetness spreads on the tip of the tongue. The soup is viscous with a slight bitterness, but has a strong astringency that quickly turns into a mouthful of floral and fruity aroma. After swallowing, the returning sweetness is continuous, and the saliva - stimulating effect never stops. The tea energy reaches the body and mind directly, making people feel extremely refreshed. The tea leaves at the bottom are fresh, flexible, and the veins are shiny, demonstrating the exquisite traditional craftsmanship.
Although the tea leaves have left the tea trees, they have achieved a sublimation of the soul under the carving of traditional craftsmanship. In order to let more tea lovers taste the unique charm of this fine tea, we especially offer samples starting from 20 grams by splitting the whole cake. If you are fond of the charm of Pu'er tea, you may as well buy a sample to taste. We believe that this "2016 single - tree ancient tree raw Pu'er tea from Banpen" will surely bring you a pleasant surprise.