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"Banzhang Qiaomu Shengtai Tuo" (班章乔木生态沱) can be translated as "eco nest from tall Banzhang trees." It is a large nest of shu pu-erh weighing 250 g by the Zhoushi factory (周氏), nicely packed in a small box.
The raw material was gathered in the Bulang Mountain region (布朗山), close to the well-known pu-erh places Laobanzhang, Xinbanzhang and Laomane. After picking and withering, the leaf goes through accelerated fermentation at the factory, then it is pressed and dried.
Characteristics
- Type: shu pu-erh
- Raw material region: Bulang Mountain, Yunnan, China
- Year: 2022
- Shape: nest (tuo cha), 250 g
- Factory: Zhoushi
- Flavor: cocoa, buckwheat honey, roasted nuts
Aroma and Taste
Dry leaf: a bright woody bouquet with notes of fresh pastry and carob.
Infusion: full and sweet; the taste is good cocoa with delicate shades of buckwheat honey and roasted nuts. The rinsed leaf smells of blooming poplar and a steam bath.
Aftertaste: sweet and enveloping, with a chocolate shade.
Why You'll Love It
The size of the nest suits the tea ceremony: it is easy to break into the portions you need with a pick. The tea suits meditative, unhurried tea time and makes a good gift.
How to Brew
Gongfu brewing
- Leaf weight: about 7 g for a 120–150 ml gaiwan
- Water: 95–100 °C
- Rinse for 5–10 seconds, pour off the water
- Infusions of 10–20 seconds, then the time can be increased
Western-style brewing
- Leaf weight: 3 g per 200 ml of water
- Water: 95–100 °C, after a rinse
- Steep for 3–5 minutes
Storage
Store in a dry, cool place without direct light and foreign odors. It is better to break off the nest as needed.