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Yunnan Sourcing · 2012 Yunnan Sourcing "Xin Ban Zhang" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake
Origin
Yunnan, China
Harvest
Spring 2012
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BitterIntenseWild
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Harvested from ancient wild arbor trees in Xin Ban Zhang, this raw Pu-erh presents a powerful and assertive character. It delivers a noticeable bitterness that lingers, alongside a full mouthfeel and a pronounced 'cha qi'. This tea is crafted for enthusiasts seeking a robust experience and promises excellent aging potential.
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What does 2012 Yunnan Sourcing "Xin Ban Zhang" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake taste like?
Harvested from ancient wild arbor trees in Xin Ban Zhang, this raw Pu-erh presents a powerful and assertive character. It delivers a noticeable bitterness that lingers, alongside a full mouthfeel and . It leans bitter, intense and wild.
How should I brew 2012 Yunnan Sourcing "Xin Ban Zhang" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake?
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 2012 Yunnan Sourcing "Xin Ban Zhang" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China. This batch is from the Spring 2012 harvest.
How much does 2012 Yunnan Sourcing "Xin Ban Zhang" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake cost?
Starts at $17.25 from Yunnan Sourcing, or about $1.10/g. A 10g package gets you around 2 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $6.60 per session. Compare dark prices across vendors on Teadar.
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