10-Year Aged Ban Zhang Mini Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

Product Introduction

The Ten-Year Ban Zhang Jade Cake is a masterpiece of aged Pu-erh, combining power with elegance. Crafted from carefully selected first-spring tender leaves of century-old tea trees, each cake has undergone a decade of natural maturation, resulting in glossy, plump, and uniform tea leaves with exceptionally rich inner quality. The tea offers a commanding yet restrained profile: robust, full-bodied, and deeply aromatic, with a rapid, sweet aftertaste. The soup is silky and smooth, flowing over the tongue with a warm, mellow embrace, while hints of aged wood and subtle spice enhance its luxurious depth. Its vibrant, ruby-red liquor and thick, lingering aroma make it a distinguished treasure for tea connoisseurs.

Flavor Profile

· Aroma: Rich and commanding, with pronounced aged-wood notes. 
· Liquor: Clear, bright, and ruby-red, reminiscent of fine aged wine.
· Taste: Full-bodied and smooth, with lingering sweetness and a warm, lingering hint of dried cinnamon spice.
· Texture: Thick, tightly twisted leaves with a glossy golden hue, firm and substantial to the touch.

Tea Story

Nestled in the misty heights of Bulang Mountain in Menghai County at 1,700 meters above sea level, Ban Zhang has long been celebrated as the home of noble Pu-erh. Here, fertile soils and cloud-wrapped peaks nurture century-old tea trees, producing leaves that carry the essence of the wild mountain spirit. Each cake of Ten-Year Ban Zhang Jade Cake embodies this heritage: leaves hand-picked in early spring, naturally aged over ten years, revealing a rich, commanding character that speaks of time, care, and tradition. Every sip is a journey through the mountain’s history, a taste of nature’s patience, and a glimpse of the enduring legacy of one of Pu-erh’s most revered regions.

Recommended Brewing Methods

Gongfu Brewing (Traditional Method)

· Tea Quantity: 5-8g
· Utensils: Zitao teaware
· Water Temperature: 95-100℃rolling boiling purified/mineral water. 
· Steps: Warm your teaware. Rinse the leaves quickly with hot water to awaken them. Steep the tea for 10–20 seconds for the first infusion, gradually increasing the time with each subsequent brew. Enjoy the bright ruby-red liquor, rich aroma, and smooth, full-bodied flavor with lingering sweetness.

Simple Brewing (Daily Drinking)

· Tea Quantity: 3-5g
· Water Volume: 90-95℃ boiling pure water/mineral water. 
· Steps: Put the tea into the utensil, pour in boiling water and steep for 20–30 seconds; refill with boiling water repeatedly until the flavor fades.
· Feature: No professional skills needed, flexible water volume adjustment, perfect for home and office daily drinking.

Gift Brewing (for Guests)

· Tea Quantity: 5-8g
· Water Temperature: 95-100℃rolling boiling purified/mineral water.
· Utensils: Zitao teaware
· Steps: Same as Gongfu brewing, control the steeping time to ensure the first brew has a balanced taste, present the tea with a tea tray for a delicate tea-tasting experience