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7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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This fresh Laobanzhang Sheng Pu'er awakens the palate with an invigorating aroma reminiscent of a spring shower over an orange grove. The liquor unfolds with notes of white apricots and fresh foliage, leading to a bold profile marked by a satisfying astringency and robust cha qi. With careful brewing, a subtle inner sweetness emerges, revealing nuanced layers in its structure and body.
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About This Tea
What does Laobanzhang 2023 taste like?
This fresh Laobanzhang Sheng Pu'er awakens the palate with an invigorating aroma reminiscent of a spring shower over an orange grove. The liquor unfolds with notes of white apricots and fresh foliage,. It leans fruity, floral and bold.
How should I brew Laobanzhang 2023?
Water around 95–100 °C (203–212 °F). In a mug, steep 3–5 min. For gongfu, use 5–7 g per 100 ml, 10–20 s steeps (10–20+ rounds). You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Rinse the leaves once with boiling water before your first real steep. It cleans off storage dust and gets the flavor going.
Where does Laobanzhang 2023 come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China from the Menghai Daye cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2023 harvest.
How much does Laobanzhang 2023 cost?
Starts at $6.81 from Nannuoshan, or about $0.57/g. A 6g package gets you around 1 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $3.42 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.
$6.81$0.57/g