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2008 Lao Ban Zhang Organic Pu-erh Tea Cake (Raw/Sheng, 357g)

$125.00

Size: 357g

357g
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  • 2008 Ban Zhang Organic Pu-erh Tea Cake (Cooked/Shou, 357g) – Smooth & Rich Shou Pu-erh from Yunnan

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    Discover the 2008 Ban Zhang Organic Pu-erh Tea Cake (Cooked/Shou, 357g) from Yunnan, China. With notes of cocoa, mushrooms, root vegetables, and warming spices, this shou pu-erh delivers smooth texture, sweet earthiness, and consistent richness across multiple infusions.

    Introduction

    The 2008 Ban Zhang Organic Pu-erh Tea Cake (Cooked/Shou, 357g) is a premium aged shou pu-erh sourced from the famous Ban Zhang region of Yunnan, China. Crafted with organic tea leaves and fermented to perfection, this tea is well known for its smooth texture, deep richness, and cocoa-like sweetness that characterizes high-quality cooked pu-erh.

    Product Description

    This Ban Zhang Shou Pu-erh Tea Cake opens with an earthy, herbal aroma combined with steamed rice and hints of root vegetables. The first infusion is smooth, thick, and rich with flavors of dark chocolate, cocoa, and gentle sweetness. By the second brew, earthy mushroom and root vegetable notes emerge, adding depth and texture, while sweet cocoa and cookie-like flavors balance the cup.

    The third infusion highlights lighter chocolate tones with a sweet, umami quality. As the tea evolves, it reveals warming spice undertones and a delicate citrus hint reminiscent of orange peel. The consistency of this 2008 cooked pu-erh tea cake is one of its greatest strengths, offering smoothness and richness across all steeps.

    Perfect for tea drinkers who enjoy cocoa-forward shou pu-erh, this vintage Ban Zhang cake combines sweetness, earthiness, and comforting holiday spice tones into a balanced experience. Its high caffeine content and medium antioxidant level make it ideal for a morning energy boost or an afternoon indulgence.

    Tea Details – 2008 Shou Pu-erh Cake

    • Type: Cooked Pu-erh (Shou)

    • Vintage: 2008

    • Weight: 357 grams

    • Origin: Ban Zhang, Yunnan, China

    • Antioxidant Level: Medium

    • Caffeine Content: High

    Brewing Guide for Shou Pu-erh

    • Western Style: 1 tbsp | 250ml | 95–100°C | 3–4 min | 3–4 infusions

    • Gong Fu Style: 5g | 120–150ml | 95°C | 20–30 sec | 7–9 infusions
      💡 Rinse once before brewing to awaken the earthy and cocoa-rich aroma.

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