{"title":"Yiwu Teas","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"red-yiwu-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"Red Yiwu 2014 Raw Pu-erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2014 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 400 grams\u003cbr\u003eType: Raw Pu-erh (non-fermented)\u003cbr\u003eProduction Area: Yiwu Township, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinda tells the story behind this special tea:\u003cbr\u003eI have always wanted to personally source a good quality Yiwu tea. Pu-erh from Yiwu tea is my favorite because of its softness, its unique plum flavor and its balanced energy. The \"Yiwu charm\" is a sensory experience that can readily be felt but is almost impossible to describe in words.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourcing Yiwu tea is particularly difficult not only because of its high price but its authenticity. During my trip in 2014 to Yiwu, I visited the Yu family in San He Village, whom I have known since 2009. The Yu family has their own ancient tea garden. Their trade mark \"Red Yiwu\" refers to teas produced from their family tea garden. I purchased a small amount of their tea in 2009 and it remains one of my favorites. On this trip, I was able to source a limited amount of their 2014 edition to offer to Bana customers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tea is soft and silky, yet rich and durable. The plum flavor typical of teas from the Yiwu region is the most charming and attractive aspect of this tea. Even though this is a very young tea, the bitterness is well-balanced and it dissipates quickly into a pleasant sweet after-taste that lingers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"400 gram cake","offer_id":47481180487732,"sku":"06-REDYIW-002","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 gram sample","offer_id":47828311212084,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_redyiwu_cover.jpg?v=1779468834"},{"product_id":"yiwu-san-he-hao-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"Yiwu San He Hao 2009 Raw Pu-erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2009 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 400 grams\u003cbr\u003eType: Raw Pu-erh (non-fermented)\u003cbr\u003eProduction Area: Yiwu Township, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinda tells this tea's story:\u003cbr\u003eThis cake is the 2009 edition of the Red Yiwu produced by the Yu family in San He Village in Yiwu. Tea farmers usually do not store their teas for aging but there were a few tongs of this tea left at the daughter’s tea shop in Kunming.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen I smelled the cake before unwrapping it, I was struck by its fragrance. Upon brewing the leaves, I was both surprised and rewarded by the camphor and honey scent. The tea is perfectly balanced and leaves a pleasant mouthfeel and a comforting cool sensation all over the mouth cavity. Smooth and silky, the tea flows softly and gently down the throat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough I was not able to buy this tea in quantity, I feel privileged to own such great tea. If a good tea has the ability to rid us of our worldly stress, this tea certainly can.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNathan adds: this tea has the characteristic strawberry flavor of Yiwu teas. Because of the higher price of this cake, I made a tradition of buying it as a birthday present to myself. At home it's become known as \"the birthday cake\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"400 gram cake","offer_id":47481171017780,"sku":"06-YIWUSA-003","price":786.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":47481170985012,"sku":"06-YIWUSA-002","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 gram sample","offer_id":47481170952244,"sku":"06-YIWUSA-001","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_yiwusanhehao_cover.jpg?v=1779468897"},{"product_id":"yiwu-spring-raw-pu-erh","title":"Yiwu Spring 2023 Raw Pu-erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2023 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 100 grams\u003cbr\u003eType: Raw Pu-erh (unfermented)\u003cbr\u003eProduction Area: Yiwu Township, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYiwu Mountain is widely recognized as one of the most prestigious regions for producing premium Pu-erh tea. Renowned for its historical significance and exceptional tea, genuine Yiwu tea is rare and its supply limited. Once you've had the opportunity to savor a cup of this exceptional tea, you'll see why it is so sought-after.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom beginning to end, Yiwu Spring is processed using the time-honored traditional method with strict attention to detail. Even before tasting the tea, the fragrance is already so enticing. Then when you finally take a sip, the sweetness and fragrance spread to your taste buds, and the charming wild flower fragrance comes to life in your mouth. The aroma is so strong that it fills your nose, and as you exhale, it is like the scent of orchids. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA good tea calls you back time and time again. This is one of those teas that you will find keep reaching out for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 gram cake","offer_id":47472635412532,"sku":"06-YIWUSP-001","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 cake twin pack","offer_id":47472635445300,"sku":"06-YIWUSP-002","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 gram sample","offer_id":47890323865652,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_yiwuspring_cover.jpg?v=1779842257"},{"product_id":"white-sand-well","title":"White Sand Well Ripe Pu-erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2022 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 100 grams\u003cbr\u003eType: Ripe Pu-erh (fermented)\u003cbr\u003eProduction Area: Yiwu Township, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name of this tea tells the story. When Wang Zong dug the well at his tea factory, he found layers of white sand acted as a natural filtration system. The water from the well is sweet to the taste, as we experienced during our visit. He uses the well water to ferment the tea, during the \u003cem\u003eWo Dui\u003c\/em\u003e (渥堆 - \"wet piling\") stage. The resulting shu Pu-erh is very smooth, without the earthy flavor, but still rich and thick in the mouth and throat. A hint of sweetness remains, rare for ripe Pu-erh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sampled the tea at the factory, and asked Wang Zong if he also used the well water for brewing the tea. When he said 'yes', we asked for a sample to take home. After all, we don't all have white sand wells in our backyard! But even with our filtered home water, the brewed tea retains its magical qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe raw material for this tea is from Yiwu Mountain - a region famous for their raw Pu-erh. It is rare to have ripe Pu-erh made from such high grade leaves. Though still young - the leaves were harvested in 2022 and pressed into cakes in 2026 - this tea is already elegant and refined, with calm and relaxing \u003cem\u003echa qi\u003c\/em\u003e (tea energy).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea cake wrapper bears the symbol of the well, along with the text \"hand-made tea\". As with all of Wang Zong's teas, it's not just marketing; we watched the process of fermenting, sorting, pressing, and wrapping the cakes - all done by hand at his factory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47976627208244,"sku":"05-WHITES-001","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_whitesandwell_cover.jpg?v=1782782511"},{"product_id":"tian-men-shan-2017","title":"Tian Men Shan 2017 Yiwu Raw Pu-erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2017\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 200 grams\u003cbr\u003eType: Raw Pu-erh (non-fermented)\u003cbr\u003eProduction Area: Tian Men Shan Peak, Yiwu Township, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYiwu Mountain is famous for its \"plum flavor\" note.  Specifically preserved plum, which Americans may taste as closer to strawberry.  Within the Yiwu mountain is one peak known as Tian Men Shan - the gateway to heaven. The ancient tea trees (gushu) here produce widely sought after tea, like this cake.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea offers a floral fragrance, honey sweetness, the characteristic plum or strawberry notes, and a long lingering finish. But more than that, the energy of the ancient forests is alive in this tea. It has a thick, syrupy mouthfeel that will stay with you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"200 gram cake","offer_id":67777250787380,"sku":"06-TIENME-001","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 gram bag","offer_id":67777250820148,"sku":"06-TIENME-002","price":37.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_tienmenshan_cover.jpg?v=1790641072"}],"url":"https:\/\/banateacompany.com\/collections\/yiwu-teas.oembed","provider":"Bana Tea Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}