Yin Banzhang Sheng Puer Cake
Effervescent with hints of cedar and grape leaf. Several infusions will bring out a sweeter note of honeysuckle.
$75.00
Details
| Tea Style | |
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| Size | 357 grams |
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About This Product
Yin Banzhang Sheng Puer is a 2018 tea cake using leaves from Xishuangbanna and Menghai regions of Yunnan. It is a sheng style puer, also known as raw puer. Yin Banzhang is made from leaves that are similar to Banzhang tea trees. In the realm of Puer tea, the Banzhang flavor profile is one of the most sought after.
To produce sheng puer, the leaves are lightly steamed and, in this case, pressed into a round cake or bing cha. The tea is then allowed to age over a period of years, preferably in environments with a bit of fresh air flowing through, moderate to warm temperatures, and some humidity, which allows the tea to ferment over time. has the classic earthiness that is characteristic of shou puer.
Ingredients: Puer Tea Leaves.
Brewing Instructions
Every tea is different and can be brewed in different ways. The chart below is not a hard-and-fast guide for brewing this tea, but rather a place to get started. Steeping time may vary based on your personal taste or on how many infusions have already been done. Experiment with the brewing of your tea to discover its unique character.
| Water Temp °F (°C) | Steep Time (minutes) | Number of Infusions | Quantity of Leaf (tsp / 8oz water) |
| 200°F (93°C) | 1-3 | 4-5 | 1-2 |
