Type: Raw Pu-erh (unfermented) Grade: 1-3 Production area: Lincang Prefecture, Yunnan Province
BingDao has become a highly regarded tea producing region in recent years, pushing its tea price to all time highs. This tea is actually made from arbor trees in the tea mountains adjacent to BingDao (thus, "Little BingDao"). It is, nonetheless, a high quality tea without the heavy price tag.
Taste characteristics: This tea possesses the right amount of bitterness which is essential to transform the taste into lasting hui gan (a cooling sensation in the mouth). The aroma of this tea is elegant and it finishes with a nice floral fragrance, which can be delightfully savored.
Also available in a 5 cake handsome tung.
BREWING INSTRUCTIONS: Use 4-5g of leaves per 6 ounces of water. Rinse the leaves once with hot water (190 degrees F) and discard the water. Start steeping with water at 190º F and brew according to the recommended steeping times below.
Great tea05/25/2024 ByJohnt3 Really interesting and lively tea. Great floral notes, a punchy, vibrant mouthfeel, and good huigan. The smell at the bottom of the cup was strong and sweet. The endurance really caught my attention; from the first steep to the last there was a notable sweetness and evolving aspects that kept my mouth watering for more. Our responseThank you so much for your kind and detailed review. We truly appreciate you taking the time to give us your feedback of this tea.
Great to keep in personal stock!11/19/2020 ByChelsey Rhodes I love to drink this raw puer frequently because of its freshness. It has a light flavor that lingers well, and I always enjoy the returning breath on this one as I relax on my lunch break. My Coworker and I share this and she also loves this tea. Our responseSo good to hear that you enjoy this tea and thank you for sharing it with your coworker.
Great after taste01/23/2020 ByNeal Perrin Another fine puerh from Banatea. I really enjoyed the long after taste from this raw puerh. Clean sweet and crisp right amount of bitterness that turns sweet quickly hope to purchase again. Our responseI frequently use this tea for my tasting class to demonstrate the "gan" aftertaste.
