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This aged Lao Banzhang delivers a potent and complex experience, with a deep, grounding earthiness reminiscent of ancient forests and damp soil. Underlying notes of aged wood and a surprising, evolving sweetness emerge, culminating in a robust and contemplative finish.
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What does 2008 Auspicious Lao Banzhang taste like?
This aged Lao Banzhang delivers a potent and complex experience, with a deep, grounding earthiness reminiscent of ancient forests and damp soil. Underlying notes of aged wood and a surprising, evolvin. It leans earthy, woody and sweet.
How should I brew 2008 Auspicious Lao Banzhang?
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 2008 Auspicious Lao Banzhang come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China. This batch is from the 2008 harvest.
How much does 2008 Auspicious Lao Banzhang cost?
Starts at $1067.33 from Puerh Guy, or about $2.96/g. A 360g package gets you around 60 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $17.76 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.