Laobanzhang Hun Cai 2025For lovers of powerful, yet intricate Shengs. From the garden of house no. 55 in Laobanzhang, this 2025 harvest continues our legacy of bold and uncompromising Sheng Puer from Laobanzhang. The material is a carefully balanced mix of leaves from both younger and ancient trees and was selected during our group visit to the farmers estate after sampling the full lineup of their 2025 productionswhere this one clearly stood out. Its processing reflects the

while Fanzhuang Jin Xuan maintains its unique and own character

The farmer says that labor from Nantou is more expensive

For fragrant teas like this one

the aroma shows asparagus

but in a complementary Duanni clay instead of Zini

traced back to the Japanese era and once widely used in export teas during the early 20th century

a tea region in Taiwan best known for their Baozhong production

yet without needing any special care

ensures an extremely quick pour

this vintage will stand the test of any occasion

Even a sip of plain water after the session carries traces of syrupy sweetness—a signature of high-quality material

this rustic gaiwan embodies the beauty of simplicity and imperfection