Lao Banzhang Ancient Tree Shou Puerh Tea Pillar 2002 - 3kg Kunming Dry Storage

Ultra-Rare 2002 Lao Banzhang Ancient Tree Shou Puerh Tea Pillar - 24-Year Aged Kunming Dry Storage

Experience the extraordinary rarity of this 2002 vintage Lao Banzhang ancient tree shou puerh tea pillar, aged for 24 years in Kunming dry storage. This massive 3-kilogram tea pillar (3公斤茶柱) is crafted from specially selected Lao Banzhang raw material through careful fermentation (特选老班章原料发酵). With mellow thick flavor (滋味醇厚) and dominating character (霸道), this tea represents an extremely rare expression of the "King of Pu-erh Tea" as aged ripe pu-erh.

Lao Banzhang Shou Puerh - Extremely Rare

Lao Banzhang is universally recognized as the "King of Pu-erh Tea," commanding the highest prices and greatest respect in the tea world. However, Lao Banzhang is almost exclusively processed as sheng puerh to showcase its legendary raw tea character. Lao Banzhang shou puerh is extremely rare, and a 24-year-old 3kg tea pillar from 2002 is virtually unprecedented. This makes this tea pillar an extraordinary collector's treasure of immense historical and market value.

Specially Selected Lao Banzhang Material Fermentation

This tea is crafted from specially selected Lao Banzhang raw material through careful fermentation (特选老班章原料发酵). The use of premium Lao Banzhang ancient tree material ensures exceptional quality, while the fermentation process transforms the tea's dominating power into mellow harmony.

24 Years of Kunming Dry Storage

This tea has been stored in Kunming dry storage (昆明干仓储存) for 24 years since 2002. Kunming's climate is ideal for dry storage, allowing the tea to age slowly and naturally while preserving its vitality and developing exceptional complexity and depth.

3-Kilogram Tea Pillar Format

The massive 3-kilogram tea pillar format (3公斤茶柱) is extremely rare and impressive. This substantial size ensures optimal aging and makes this tea pillar a centerpiece of any serious collection. The pillar format also provides excellent value for long-term enjoyment.

Mellow Thick Flavor

The flavor is mellow and thick (滋味醇厚), delivering substantial depth and satisfying body. After 24 years of aging, the tea has developed remarkable smoothness and complexity.

Dominating Character

Despite being ripe pu-erh, this tea retains the dominating character (霸道) that has made Lao Banzhang legendary. The signature "霸气" (dominating power) of Banzhang is preserved while being transformed into a more mellow, approachable expression through fermentation and aging.

Key Features:

Origin: Lao Banzhang village, Menghai County, Yunnan Province
Tea Type: Shou Puerh (Ripe Pu-erh) - Tea Pillar (茶柱)
Vintage: 2002 (24+ years aged)
Weight: 3 kilograms (3公斤茶柱)
Storage: Kunming dry storage (昆明干仓储存)
Material: Specially selected Lao Banzhang raw material fermentation (特选老班章原料发酵)
Rarity: Extremely rare - Lao Banzhang is almost exclusively processed as sheng puerh
Format: Massive 3kg tea pillar - extremely rare and impressive
Flavor: Mellow and thick (滋味醇厚)
Character: Dominating (霸道)
Reputation: "King of Pu-erh Tea" in rare shou puerh form
Collectibility: Extraordinary collector's treasure of immense value

Brewing Guide:

Tea Amount: 5-7 grams per 100ml (adjust to taste)
Water Temperature: 95-100°C (203-212°F) - boiling water recommended
Rinse: Quick 5-second rinse to awaken the aged tea, discard this infusion
First Infusion: 10-15 seconds
Subsequent Infusions: Increase by 5-10 seconds each time
Steeps: Can be re-steeped 20-25 times or more
Teaware: Gaiwan, Yixing clay pot, or glass teapot recommended