{"product_id":"2025-laobanzhang-sheng-puer-ancient-trees-pressed-tea-cake","title":"2025 Laobanzhang Sheng Pu'er, Ancient Trees Stone-pressed cake","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"403\"\u003eHarvested in Spring 2025 from ancient tea trees rooted deep in the soils of Laobanzhang, this sheng pu’er offers a true expression of one of Pu’er’s most storied landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eIts fragrance rises softly:\u003cstrong\u003e peach blossom, mountain flowers, and the earthy warmth of sunlit leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sweetness takes centre stage in the first infusion, clear and bright, before giving way to a gentle rise of bitterness. The result is a layered experience, \u003cstrong\u003ebalancing bitterness, sweetness, forest notes and minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e in a way that is unmistakably Laobanzhang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eThe liquor is full-bodied yet graceful, carrying the strength of the land. Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"865\"\u003echáqì (茶气)\u003c\/strong\u003e builds slowly but surely, grounding and energising, flowing warmly through the body as the session unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eThis year, we chose to offer two expressions of Laobanzhang, both from ancient trees, both true to their origin. Think of them as fruits from the same orchard: this tea, from \u003cstrong\u003e100 year-old ancient trees\u003c\/strong\u003e, is like a fine, well-grown fruit, sweet, lively, and satisfying. The Selected Ancient Tree version, on the other hand, is like the ripest fruit from the sunniest branch of 300 year-old ancient trees, more concentrated, richer in juice, and unforgettable in flavour. That is the difference brought by careful, tree-by-tree selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLaobanzhang, Xishuangbanna, Southwest Yunnan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlush:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSpring 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g (3.5 oz) Stone-pressed cake\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe leaves can be stored in their original package or in ceramic vases. Avoid heat, light, and moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"station-tabs-tabset mod-vertical\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInfusion Parameters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEASTERN BREWING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuantity:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 gr. of tea every 25 ml of water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before starting the infusion, rinse the leaves with a very fast washing in order to let them rehydrate and release a more intense brew. Gently cover the leaves with boiling water and pour it after a few seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Begin with a 10-second brew. Increase with each successive brew as needed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of brews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10-12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWESTERN BREWING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2-3 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLD BREW\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eput the tea leaves in room temperature water and steep for 3-4 hours, or in the fridge for 6-7 hours. Filter the liquor and drink within 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Leaves Selected","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51951776891213,"sku":"LBZ25C100","price":188.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6589\/0640\/files\/2025-laobanzhang-sheng-puer-ancient-trees-stone-pressed-cake-1578788.jpg?v=1759206496","url":"https:\/\/carrozzeriaprima.com\/products\/2025-laobanzhang-sheng-puer-ancient-trees-pressed-tea-cake","provider":"Eastern Leaves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}