China

From the legendary Lao Ban Zhang area using old arbor “Gushu” trees. Harvested, processed, fermented, and pressed in 2005 for long-term aging. The raw power of these leaves is so strong that even through the Shou fermentation process, they can retain their signature LBZ taste. You can immediately identify it in the dry leaves. It is an absolute masterpiece and a beautiful example of dry storage aging to transform this tea into a magnificent treasure patiently. The color is dark and piercing, and the liquid’s weight is heavy. The clarity of its aroma and pure taste reveal how pristine the tea was kept for the last 30 years in the same place it was processed. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience and to fully understand why this region is so special, I recommend trying the Sheng version first rather than this Shou.

Origin:

Lao Ban Zhang, Menghai, Yunnan, China

Cultivar:

Da Shu

Flavor Profile:

Leather, tobacco leaf, strong camphor, caramel, slightly smokey, and a powerful resonance of the Lao Ban Zhang character

Servings:

Sampler: 4 x 5g

Cake: 70 x 5g

Net weight:

20g sampler / 357g Bing Cake