Ban Pen Pure Material Ancient Tree Sheng Puerh Tea Cake 2020 - 357g

Premium 2020 Ban Pen Pure Material Ancient Tree Sheng Puerh - 6-Year Aged

Experience the exceptional vitality and evolving character of this 2020 vintage pure material sheng puerh from Ban Pen village, aged for 6 years. This 357-gram cake showcases the lively, dynamic character and excellent aging transformation that has made Ban Pen one of the most sought-after villages near the legendary Banzhang region.

Superior Appearance and Quality:

The dry tea features lustrous, oily tea strands with plump, robust leaves displaying prominent fuzzy buds. The appearance reflects premium ancient tree material with rich internal substances and excellent vitality.

Tasting Experience - Lively and Dynamic:

The tea demonstrates excellent liveliness and agility (滋灵动性好), creating an engaging, dynamic drinking experience. The tea liquor is viscous and thick, coating the mouth with substantial body. The returning sweetness is persistent and long-lasting, while salivation is rapid and abundant. The flavor resonance (韵味) continues long after each sip, creating a deeply satisfying finish.

Aging Transformation - 6 Years of Evolution:

After 6 years of storage, the tea has undergone beautiful transformation. The liquor color has evolved from bright yellow-green to orange-yellow with hints of orange-red, indicating perfect aging progression. The aroma has become more abundant and pronounced, showcasing the tea's continued development and maturation.

Key Features:

Origin: Ban Pen village, Menghai County, Yunnan Province
Tea Type: Sheng Puerh (Raw Pu-erh) - Pure Material (纯料)
Vintage: 2020 (6+ years aged)
Weight: 357 grams per cake
Material: 100% pure Ban Pen ancient arbor tree single-origin
Appearance: Lustrous, oily strands; plump, robust leaves with prominent fuzzy buds
Liquor: Orange-yellow with orange-red tones (after 6 years aging)
Aroma: Abundant and pronounced
Flavor Profile: Lively and dynamic with viscous, thick liquor; persistent returning sweetness; rapid salivation; long-lasting flavor resonance
Aging Character: Beautiful transformation with evolving color and enhanced aroma

Brewing Guide:

Tea Amount: 5-7 grams per 100ml (adjust to taste)
Water Temperature: 90-95°C (194-203°F)
Rinse: Quick 5-second rinse to awaken the leaves, discard this infusion
First Infusion: 10-20 seconds
Subsequent Infusions: Increase by 5-10 seconds each time
Steeps: Can be re-steeped 12-16 times or more
Teaware: Gaiwan, Yixing clay pot, or glass teapot recommended