2008 Xiangming Banzhang 象明班章古茶 Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake | 357g
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Orient Cha’s 2008 Xiangming Banzhang Raw Pu-erh (象明班章古茶) offers the strength of aged sheng tea with a quick return of sweetness. Produced by Xiangming Tea Factory in Menghai and kept in dry storage, this 357g cake opens into a bright orange-gold infusion with a long, resonant finish.
Tea Details
| Tea Type | Aged Raw Pu-erh (Sheng Pu-erh) |
| Producer | Xiangming Tea Factory |
| Origin | Menghai, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Net Weight | 357g per cake; 2,499g per seven-cake tong |
| Storage | Dry-stored |
Bold Character, Returning Sweetness
Robust leaf strands, dark brown leaves and golden tips are visible across the moderately compressed cake. The tea opens with a pronounced mountain-tea aroma and an assertive taste. An initial bitterness recedes quickly into sweetness, while the fragrance grows deeper and more settled over successive infusions. Its persistent finish invites a slow, attentive brewing session.
The Sensory Experience
- Aroma: Pronounced mountain-tea fragrance that deepens over repeated infusions.
- Taste: Bold and full, with an initial bitterness that gives way quickly.
- Finish: Fast returning sweetness and a long-lasting aftertaste.
Brewing Guide
Gently loosen the cake with a tea pick, keeping the leaves as whole as possible. Warm your gaiwan or teapot, then give the leaves a brief rinse before brewing.
98–100°C / 208–212°F
6–8g / 150ml
10–20 seconds
Pour off each infusion fully. Increase the steeping time gradually as the leaves open, adjusting the leaf quantity and timing to suit your taste.
Choose one 357g cake or a traditional tong of seven cakes. Store away from sunlight, moisture and strong odors. The original wrapper shows age-related marks and folds, as pictured.
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