Lao Banzhang Dragon Pearl Sheng Puerh Tea - 8g per Pearl

Premium Lao Banzhang Dragon Pearl Sheng Puerh - The King of Pu-erh Tea

Experience the legendary power of Lao Banzhang, the "King of Pu-erh Tea," in convenient dragon pearl format. Each hand-rolled pearl weighs precisely 8 grams—the perfect amount for one brewing session. Available in three sizes to suit your needs: 250g, 500g, and 1000g. One pearl, one perfect session—convenient and portable (一次一泡方便携带). This tea delivers golden bright liquor, intense wild mountain character, full-bodied mouthfeel with even distribution, fast salivation, long-lasting returning sweetness, remarkable thickness and strength, and the signature Banzhang dominating power that rushes into the mouth upon entry.

Ultimate Convenience - One Pearl, One Perfect Session

Each dragon pearl weighs precisely 8 grams (8克/颗), eliminating the need to pry tea from compressed cakes. Simply drop one pearl into your gaiwan or teapot for a complete tea session. The portable format makes it easy to carry your premium Lao Banzhang tea anywhere you go—perfect for travel, work, or sharing with friends (一次一泡方便携带).

Golden Bright Tea Liquor

After brewing, the tea liquor is golden and bright (汤色金黄明亮), displaying excellent clarity and transparency. The beautiful golden color indicates proper processing and premium quality material.

Intense Wild Mountain Character

The tea possesses intense wild mountain character (拥有强烈的山野气韵), creating a powerful, untamed flavor profile that reflects Lao Banzhang's pristine ecological environment. This profound mountain energy is the hallmark of authentic Banzhang tea.

Full-Bodied with Even Distribution

After drinking, the tea liquor mouthfeel is full-bodied with even distribution (品饮后茶汤口感饱满，分布均匀). The flavor spreads evenly throughout the mouth, creating a complete and satisfying sensory experience.

Fast Salivation and Long-Lasting Returning Sweetness

The salivation is rapid (生津快) and the returning sweetness is long-lasting (回甘长), creating an invigorating and enduring aftertaste. The tea has remarkable thickness and strength (很有厚度和刚度), delivering substantial body and powerful character.

Signature Banzhang Dominating Power

The moment the tea liquor enters the mouth, you will instantly feel a dominating force rush into the oral cavity (并在茶汤刚入口时，会让人瞬间感受道有股霸气窜入口腔). This is the signature "霸气" (dominating power) that has made Lao Banzhang legendary. The tea is bitter with sweetness (苦中带甜), and the bitterness and astringency dissolve extremely quickly (苦涩味化得极快), transforming rapidly into sweetness.

Lao Banzhang - The King of Pu-erh Tea

Lao Banzhang is universally recognized as the "King of Pu-erh Tea," commanding the highest prices in the market. The tea is renowned for its dominating power, intense character, rapid transformation from bitterness to sweetness, and exceptional aging potential.

Key Features:

Origin: Lao Banzhang village, Menghai County, Yunnan Province
Tea Type: Sheng Puerh (Raw Pu-erh) - Dragon Pearls
Pearl Weight: 8 grams each (8克/颗)
Available Sizes: 250g (31 pearls), 500g (62 pearls), 1000g (125 pearls)
Convenience: One pearl = one perfect session; portable (一次一泡方便携带)
Liquor: Golden and bright (汤色金黄明亮)
Wild Mountain Character: Intense (强烈的山野气韵)
Mouthfeel: Full-bodied with even distribution (口感饱满，分布均匀)
Salivation: Fast (生津快)
Returning Sweetness: Long-lasting (回甘长)
Body: Remarkable thickness and strength (很有厚度和刚度)
Signature Character: Dominating power rushes into mouth upon entry (茶汤刚入口时，会让人瞬间感受道有股霸气窜入口腔)
Flavor: Bitter with sweetness; bitterness dissolves extremely quickly (苦中带甜，苦涩味化得极快)
Reputation: "King of Pu-erh Tea"

Brewing Guide:

Tea Amount: 1 dragon pearl (8g) per 100-150ml
Water Temperature: 90-95°C (194-203°F)
Rinse: Quick 5-second rinse to awaken the pearl, discard this infusion
First Infusion: 15-20 seconds (pearl needs time to unfurl)
Subsequent Infusions: Increase by 5-10 seconds each time
Steeps: Can be re-steeped 15-20 times or more as the pearl gradually opens
Teaware: Gaiwan, Yixing clay pot, or travel mug