Puerh Guy · 2005 Xizihao First Batch Handstamped Lao Banzhang Chahuang
Origin
Yunnan, China
Harvest
2005
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ComplexPotentSweet
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This 2005 Lao Banzhang Raw Pu-erh offers a profound depth, characteristic of its ancient tree origin. Expect a powerful, evolving liquor with a clean, sweet aftertaste that emerges from an initial invigorating bitterness. Its complex profile carries hints of stone fruit, forest floor, and a lingering, expansive energy.
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What does 2005 Xizihao First Batch Handstamped Lao Banzhang Chahuang taste like?
This 2005 Lao Banzhang Raw Pu-erh offers a profound depth, characteristic of its ancient tree origin. Expect a powerful, evolving liquor with a clean, sweet aftertaste that emerges from an initial inv. It leans complex, potent and sweet.
How should I brew 2005 Xizihao First Batch Handstamped Lao Banzhang Chahuang?
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 2005 Xizihao First Batch Handstamped Lao Banzhang Chahuang come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China. This batch is from the 2005 harvest.
How much does 2005 Xizihao First Batch Handstamped Lao Banzhang Chahuang cost?
Starts at $64.85 from Puerh Guy, or about $4.05/g. A 16g package gets you around 3 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $24.30 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.