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  • The Hierarchy Mystery of Laobanzhang “Tea King”: The Value Gap Between Ancient, Large, and Small Trees

    The Hierarchy Mystery of Laobanzhang “Tea King”: The Value Gap Between Ancient, Large, and Small Trees

    In Laobanzhang, the recognized “kingdom” of Pu’er tea, merely saying “I drink Laobanzhang” is no longer sufficient. Beneath this crown lies a clear hierarchical sequence: ancient tree tea, large tree tea, and small tree/tableland tea. Their differences extend far beyond tree age—they form a vast chasm spanning quality, taste, and price. To grasp these differences,…

  • Brewing Method and Precautions for Laobanzhang Pu’er Tea

    Brewing Method and Precautions for Laobanzhang Pu’er Tea

    In the world of Pu’er tea, Laobanzhang is known as the “King of Pu’er”. It boasts a strong, bold character, with the most intense bitterness and astringency, paired with the longest-lasting sweet aftertaste. Below is a guide to brewing Laobanzhang and key precautions to note. Brewing Method 1. Awaken the Tea Mature aged Laobanzhang needs…

  • Factors Affecting the Price of Laobanzhang Tea

    Factors Affecting the Price of Laobanzhang Tea

    In the world of Pu’er tea, Laobanzhang holds an irreplaceable position and is honored as the “Overlord of Pu’er Tea”. Its reputation has already spread all over the tea world, so that countless tea friends admire it. So, what exactly is the price of Laobanzhang ancient tree tea? Price of Laobanzhang Spring Tea (Source: Press…

  • How to Distinguish Laobanzhang Tea

    How to Distinguish Laobanzhang Tea

    Laobanzhang ancient tree tea is characterized by plump, tender tea leaves with visible golden fuzz, a rich aroma, a clear brownish-yellow tea liquor, a strong tea “qi” (vitality), moderate bitterness that dissolves instantly in the mouth, and a sweet aftertaste that emerges within three seconds. So, how to distinguish Laobanzhang tea? There are about three…

  • Differentiating Between Raw and Ripe Pu’er Tea from Laobanzhang

    Differentiating Between Raw and Ripe Pu’er Tea from Laobanzhang

    Laobanzhang produces both raw and ripe Pu’er tea. As a renowned Pu’er tea-producing region located in Bulang Mountain, Menghai County, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, its tea leaves can be used to make either raw or ripe Pu’er. Raw Pu’er is made by fixing fresh leaves, rolling, and sun-drying fresh tea leaves, without artificial fermentation. Ripe Pu’er,…

  • Characteristics of Laobanzhang Tea

    Characteristics of Laobanzhang Tea

    Laobanzhang is known as the “King of Pu’er Tea” because of its strong and powerful tea energy.  It initially presents intense bitterness and astringency, but the bitterness degenerates quickly and turns to sweet, and the sweet effect lasts for a long time. Its tea strips are strong, thick, slightly honey fragrant, orchid fragrant, nectar fragrant,…

  • How to Interpret “Ban Zhang as the King, Yi Wu as the Queen”

    How to Interpret “Ban Zhang as the King, Yi Wu as the Queen”

    People who are familiar with Pu’er Tea tea all know that there is a saying: Ban Zhang as the king and Yi Wu as the queen.Both Banzhang and Yiwu are located in Xishuangbanna, a popular tourist destination. What does that mean? Of course, there is another saying: Yiwu as the King, Jingmai as the Queen. Additionally,…