{"product_id":"2015-banzhang-ancient-tree-raw-pu-erh-tea-357g","title":"2015 Banzhang Ancient Tree Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357 g","description":"\u003ch1\u003e2015 Banzhang Ancient Tree Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake · 357 g\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBold Banzhang Sheng · Rich Body · Returning Sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2015 Vintage · Banzhang · Ancient-Tree Pure Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e357 g \/ 12.59 oz · Approx. 51–71 Tea Sessions · Multiple Infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover \u003cstrong\u003e2015 Banzhang Ancient Tree Raw Pu-erh \/ 2015年班章古树普洱生茶\u003c\/strong\u003e, a traditional full-size Sheng Pu-erh cake with a confirmed \u003cstrong\u003e2015 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBanzhang \/ 班章 identity\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eancient-tree pure material \/ 古树纯料\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wrapper states:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e班章 \/ Banzhang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e古树纯料 \/ Ancient-Tree Pure Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e核心产区 \/ Core Production Area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e布朗山 · 勐海 · 云南 \/ Bulang Mountain · Menghai · Yunnan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand describes the tea as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e滋醇味浓 · Rich \u0026amp; 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documented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanzhang \/ 班章\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wrapper clearly identifies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e班章\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emaking this a named Banzhang Sheng rather than generic Yunnan Raw Pu-erh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanzhang ≠ Lao Ban Zhang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe available information does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e specifically establish \u003cstrong\u003e老班章 \/ Lao Ban Zhang\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncient-Tree Pure Material \/ 古树纯料\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wrapper specifically states:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e古树纯料\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis supports the English wording:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncient-Tree Pure Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo exact tree age is documented, so this page does not claim:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100-Year Trees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e300-Year Trees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500-Year Trees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eor a single-tree harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFlavour \u0026amp; Hui Gan\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRich · Full-Bodied · Bold · Structured\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wrapper gives unusually useful tasting language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e滋醇味浓\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esupports:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRich · Full-Bodied\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhile:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e霸道回甘\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esupports:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBold · Pronounced Returning Sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liquor may develop toward:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Amber → Warm Amber → Orange-Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact intensity, astringency and sweetness will vary with brewing and storage development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat Is Hui Gan?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e回甘 · Returning Sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHui Gan describes sweetness that becomes noticeable or seems to return after swallowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this tea, the wrapper specifically uses:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e霸道回甘\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSip · Swallow · Wait · Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotice the structure first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen wait for what follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBold First · Sweetness Returns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGongfu Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5–7 g Tea · 100–120 mL Water · 95–100°C \/ 203–212°F\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brief rinse may be used if preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour hot water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin with a short infusion of about 10 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecant completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGradually extend later infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the compressed tea opens, later infusions may release flavour more quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot Water · Short Steeps · Multiple Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEveryday Cup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4–5 g Tea · 250 mL Water · Approx. 95°C \/ 203°F · 1–2 Minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a roomy infuser or teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste after about 1 minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the tea feels too strong or drying:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShorten the Steep First\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen adjust leaf quantity if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow to Prepare the Cake\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoosen only what you plan to brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the cake on a clean, stable surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsert a Pu-erh pick or tea knife gently between the compressed layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork from the side rather than forcing the tool directly downward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry to preserve larger leaf pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarger Leaves · Less Dust · More Even Brewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways point the tea tool away from your hands and body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOne Cake · Many Sessions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7 g per session\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e≈ 51 Tea 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It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Raw or Ripe Pu-erh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw \/ Sheng Pu-erh · 普洱生茶\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt remains Raw Pu-erh despite the 2015 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 2015 confirmed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product is identified as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003e2015 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e as the permanent wording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Banzhang tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wrapper explicitly 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oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I brew it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–7 g · 100–120 mL · 95–100°C · short infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–5 g · 250 mL · approx. 95°C · 1–2 min\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I rinse it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brief rinse may be used if preferred to begin loosening and awakening the compressed tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I re-infuse it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepeated short infusions are one of the best ways to explore this cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many sessions are in one cake?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e51 sessions at 7 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