Bangdong Ancient Tree Raw Pu-erh Cake 2013 - Handmade Sun-Dried 11-Year Aged

Premium 2013 Bangdong Ancient Tree Raw Pu-erh Cake - 100g Handmade & Sun-Dried, 11-Year Aged

Experience purity and tradition with this 2013 Bangdong Ancient Tree Raw Pu-erh Cake (邦东古树生普洱). Sourced from 200-year-old ancient tea trees in Bangdong, this tea is made entirely by hand - from picking to slow-pan frying, rolling, and sun-drying - each step honors time-honored methods to preserve the tea's natural character. With 11 years of aging, this tea offers mellow and rich taste, minimal bitterness, and strong lasting sweetness that lingers in the mouth and throat.

Bangdong - Ancient Tea Mountain

Bangdong (邦东) is located in Lincang, Yunnan Province, and is one of the famous ancient tea mountains. The region is known for producing pu-erh with distinctive character - balanced, sweet, and approachable. Bangdong tea is celebrated for its gentle yet profound energy and excellent aging potential.

200-Year-Old Ancient Tea Trees

This tea is sourced from 200-year-old ancient tea trees, which produce leaves with exceptional depth, complexity, and mineral character. Ancient tree tea has deeper root systems that access more nutrients and minerals, creating tea with greater qi (energy), richer flavor, and superior aging potential compared to plantation tea.

Entirely Handmade - Traditional Methods

Made entirely by hand from picking to slow-pan frying, rolling, and sun-drying, each step honors time-honored methods to preserve the tea's natural character. Handmade processing ensures careful attention to detail and maintains the tea's purity and vitality.

Sun-Dried - Traditional Processing

The tea is sun-dried (shai qing 晒青), the traditional method for raw pu-erh that preserves the tea's living enzymes and allows it to age and transform over time. Sun-drying creates tea with greater complexity and aging potential compared to machine drying.

2013 Vintage - 11 Years of Aging

Pressed in 2013, this tea has undergone 11 years of natural aging, developing mellow richness and smooth character. The aging has softened any rough edges while preserving the tea's vitality and depth.

100g Mini Cake - Perfect Size

The 100g mini cake format is perfect for personal use, sampling, or gifting. The compact size makes it easy to store and convenient to finish, ensuring you enjoy the tea at its peak.

Distinctive Flavor Profile

The taste is mellow and rich with 11 years of aging creating depth and smoothness. The tea offers minimal bitterness, making it approachable and easy to enjoy. There is strong, lasting sweetness (hui gan 回甘) that lingers in the mouth and throat. The tea's gentle yet profound energy unfolds gradually, bringing a deep sense of comfort with every sip.

Health Benefits

Ancient tree raw pu-erh tea offers comprehensive wellness support. The tea aids digestion and metabolism, provides powerful antioxidant protection, supports weight management, helps reduce cholesterol levels, promotes mental clarity and alertness, and offers detoxifying properties. Ancient tree tea is particularly valued for its strong qi and energizing effects.

Key Features:

• Tea Type: Raw Pu-erh (Sheng Pu-erh 生普洱) - Pressed Cake
• Vintage: 2013 (11 years aged)
• Weight: 100 grams (mini cake)
• Origin: Bangdong (邦东), Lincang, Yunnan Province, China
• Source: 200-year-old ancient tea trees
• Processing: Entirely handmade - traditional methods
• Drying: Sun-dried (shai qing) for aging potential
• Character: Purity and tradition
• Flavor Profile: Mellow, rich, minimal bitterness, strong lasting sweetness
• Energy: Gentle yet profound, deep comfort
• Aging: 11 years for smooth character
• Value: Affordable ancient tree tea

Brewing Guide:

• Preparation: Break off 5-7 grams from the cake using a pu-erh knife or pick
• Tea Amount: 5-7 grams per 150ml (adjust to taste)
• Water Temperature: 95-100°C (203-212°F) - boiling water recommended
• Rinse: Quick 5-second rinse to awaken the leaves, discard this infusion
• First Infusion: 10-20 seconds
• Subsequent Infusions: Can be re-steeped 8-10 times, increasing time by 5-10 seconds each
• Teaware: Yixing clay teapot or gaiwan recommended for gongfu brewing
• Alternative: Can be brewed Western-style in a teapot for 3-5 minutes

Pro Tip: This 2013 Bangdong Ancient Tree Raw Pu-erh represents exceptional value - 200-year-old ancient tree tea, entirely handmade using traditional methods, and 11 years of aging, all in an affordable 100g mini cake. The mellow rich taste with minimal bitterness and strong lasting sweetness makes it approachable for those new to ancient tree pu-erh while offering depth for experienced drinkers. The gentle yet profound energy creates deep comfort. The 100g size is perfect for trying ancient tree tea without committing to a large cake. Store in a cool, dry place with good air circulation to continue aging.

Perfect for pu-erh enthusiasts, those seeking affordable ancient tree tea, anyone interested in traditional handmade processing, collectors of Bangdong tea, and tea lovers who appreciate mellow smooth character. This 2013 Bangdong Ancient Tree showcases the 200-year-old tree depth, entirely handmade purity, sun-dried tradition, 11 years of mellow aging, minimal bitterness, strong lasting sweetness, gentle profound energy, and exceptional value that makes this a treasure in a convenient 100g format.