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2020 Wild Arbor Banzhang Sheng

2020 Wild Arbor Banzhang Sheng

$78.00
(357g / 12.59oz)
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Rare sheng pressing
from famous Banzhang
Banzhang leaf material is sought after for its power, texture and aging potential. This beautiful pressing shows off notes of cypress, rosemary, chestnut, dried longan and clover honey
2020 ♦ Sheng Pu'er
Rare sheng pressing
from famous Banzhang
Banzhang leaf material is sought after for its power, texture and aging potential. This beautiful pressing shows off notes of cypress, rosemary, chestnut, dried longan and clover honey
2020 ♦ Sheng Pu'er
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Sourced by Wang Yanxin

Small farmers and micro-workshops across Yunnan are often denied the chance to show off their incredible work, overshadowed by big labels. Wang Yanxin believes in small producers, helping them reach a wide audience without big brand labels.
 
The result is pristine, hand-finished tea, aged offerings and regional collaborations that inspire new styles. Wang Yanxin has devoted her career and formidable palate to these collaborations, searching far and wide for the very best.
    • DATE OF PICKING2020
    • BanzhangYunnan Province
    • ELEVATIONMixed Elevations
    • Da Ye ZhongTea Varietal

    Wang Yanxin worked with off-the-beaten-track Rui Hai Workshop to get us this beautiful, iconic and classically perfect pressing of rare Banzhang leaf material. Even with just five years of age, this tea is showing its power, texture and depth. Expect notes of cypress, rosemary, chestnut, dried longan and clover honey with a juicy mouth-watering aftertaste.

  • true
    80
    cypress, cardamom, fennel
    true
    60
    rosemary
    true
    40
    almond brittle, chestnut
    true
    65
    dried longan, mandarin orange
    true
    60
    clover honey
    true
    juicy, mouthwatering

    Tasting Profile

    • spice - cypress, cardamom, fennel
    • vegetal - rosemary
    • savory - almond brittle, chestnut
    • fruit - dried longan, mandarin orange
    • floral - clover honey
    • texture - juicy, mouthwatering


Wang Yanxin also recommends:

  • 'Most pu’er does become more complex over time. Astringency mellows out, darker and richer flavors come through. Textural complexities become more pronounced. Starting with an intriguing young pu’er of high quality with lots of textures and flavors at play will increase your chances of graceful aging.'

  • 4
    8
    212
    60 seconds
    30-40
    4
    5
    212
    20 seconds
    10-15
    4
    12
    room temp
    8 hours

    Steeping Instructions

    Western

    4 g.8
    oz.
    use 212° watersteep 60 secondsresteep many times
    add 30-40 sec. each infusion

    Gongfu

    4 g.5 ozuse 212° watersteep 20 seconds
    add 10-15 sec. per steeping
    enjoy many steepings

    Iced/Cold

    4 g.12
    oz.
    use room temp. waterrefrigerate overnight
    8 hours
    add ice & enjoy

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