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2019 Lao Ban Zhang Ripe Pu Erh Tea Balls

2019 Lao Ban Zhang Ripe Pu Erh Tea Balls

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A one of a kind Lao Ban Zhang ripe pu erh tea. These limited edition ripe pu erh balls has left us speechless with its supreme character.

This tea owes its quality to its origin, Lao Ban Zhang, which is one of the top echelon regions for pu erh in Yunnan. The texture thick, oily, and creamy, while it's complex aroma has notes of bourbon caramel, sweet herbs, and earthy chocolate. As it's made from wild tea leaves, this tea results in a certain tingling body sensation, that can't be described in words, but only be experienced.

Origin

  • Type: Ripe pu erh tea
  • Origin: Lao Ban Zhang, Yunnan
  • Year: 2019
  • Season: Spring
  • Shape: Tea balls

How to Steep

Steeping temperature: 100ºC

Western Method: Steep 1 Lao Ban Zhang ripe pu erh tea ball with 500ml of water for 2 minutes. After the first steep apply the following steeping times for the next steeps: 1.5, 2, 4 minutes

Traditional method: Steep 1 Lao Ban Zhang ripe pu erh tea ball with 100ml of water and steep for 40 seconds. After the first steep apply the following steeping times for the next steeps: 25, 15, 20, 25, 30, 30 seconds.

Shipping, Returns & Payment Methods

Delivery time: 1-10 day EU delivery. For estimates per country, please visit the shipping info page at the bottom of our website.

Import taxes?: because we ship from our EU warehouse, you will NOT be charged import taxes upon delivery if you're based in the EU. All taxes are already included in our prices.

Free shipping: available for orders over €59 for The Netherlands/Belgium, €80 for other EU countries & UK, and over €100 for other countries.

Returns: orders can be returned for a refund within 30 days. Products should returned in unopened, unused condition.

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How this ripe pu erh tea is made

  • tea processing: tea leaves picking

    Picking

    Tea leaves are hand-picked in the morning.

  • tea processing: withering and drying tea on bamboo trays

    Withering

    The leaves are spread on bamboo trays to wither.

  • Fixation

    The withered leaves are heated to halt oxidation.

  • tea processing: rolling and shaping tea leaves

    Rolling

    Tea leaves are rolled to release their aroma.

  • tea processing: withering and sun drying tea leaves

    Sun drying

    Rolled leaves are spread on bamboo mats to sun-dry.

  • tea processing: fermenting ripe pu erh tea

    Fermentation

    The leaves are post-fermented in a controlled environment.

  • tea processing: stone pressing pu erh tea cakes

    Pressing

    The post fermented tea is steamed & compressed.

  • tea processing: packaging pressed pu erh tea

    Packaging

    The compressed tea is wrapped in paper & packed in boxes.

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Our design work is inspired by the artwork “Along the River During the Qingming Festival” by the Zhang Zeduan in the Song Dynasty. Instead of displaying the daily lives of people in the capital of China (as the original artwork), we display the tea making process of farmers through the same bird’s eye perspective.

When examining our packaging design in detail, tea enthusiasts will observe the tea making process, featuring tea farmers picking, drying, rolling, and frying tea leaves. The tea is then tasted in a pavilion and transported by horses along the ‘ancient tea road’.

Together, the traditional Chinese landscape and tea making theme, symbolise heritage, tradition, and respect for hard work of tea farmers.