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Bana Tea Company

Chen Xiang Aged Ripe Pu-erh Tea (5.0) · 10 reviews

Chen Xiang Aged Ripe Pu-erh Tea

$36.00 USD
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Vintage: 1994
Weight: 50 grams (1.8 oz)
Type: Ripe Pu-erh (fermented)
Grade: 3 & 4
Production area: Menghai, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province

Taste Characteristics:
Chen Xiang literally translates to "the fragrance of aged" Pu-erh tea. Formerly known as 16-year-old Ripe Pu-erh, this tea has aged to achieve the "Chen Xiang" sought after by Pu-erh connoisseurs. Its mellow, smooth aged ripe Pu-erh flavor is not only satisfying to the palate and soothing to the stomach, it is also calming to the soul. Drink it after a meal or whenever you feel overwhelmed.

Brewing guide

Use 5 grams of leaves in 6 oz pot or cup. Brew with 212 F degree water (100 C).
RINSE: 1 second
1st BREW: 20 seconds
2nd BREW: 20 seconds
3rd BREW: 30 seconds
4th BREW: 40 seconds
5th BREW: 1 minute
6th BREW: 2 minutes
7th BREW: 4 minutes
8th BREW: 5 minutes

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Customer Reviews (10)

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Mellow and Easy

By J.W.
This tea is so mellow and easy on my stomach. I drink an average of 20 grams of this tea a day.
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Question

By Bradley Taylor
Do you have a caffein-free product option?
Our Response:

Sorry. We do not have a caffeine-free option.

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Smooth Bargain

By Henry Mueller
If you like pu-erh with no rough edges, just flavor, this is the best price to quality ratio I have yet found. I will now drink more tea than ever before.

Five stars rating considers value. Probably has a bit less body than more expensive teas (i.e. 2x price and above).
Our Response:

Thank you for your honest and accurate review of this tea. Also glad to hear you are drinking more tea.

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One of my favorites

By Bronson Dowd
A delightful and light tea, as well as a great value for its vintage. This is a very smooth and clean tea that still has a bit of an earthy edge that I love in a pu-erh. The broth is beautiful and sustains its flavor across brews longer than some other aged batches have for me. It makes for a particularly good tea when the day has slipped away and I'm sitting down for tea later than usual.
Our Response:

Yes, this is a classic aged ripe pu-erh collected by my tea master.

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My morning tea ceremony

By elana golden
I love this tea and the ritual of brewing it as instructed, then pouring it gently into a small Chinese cup, sipping it slowly one cup at the time, welcoming a new day. This tea and the ritual are both calming and energizing. It has been my morning routine for a few weeks now, and I just ordered a new package of this tea..
Our Response:

So glad to hear you are enjoying the tea ritual. It is not only good for our body, but for our soul as well.

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Delightful Aged Pu'er

By Sara K.
Ah, this is a smooth, savory, aged ripe pu'er. Nice and mellow. Great value for the price.
Our Response:

There is no other tea that can be compared to aged pu-erh.

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Best pu erh tea ever

By Claire Forgan
I love this pu erh tea. I have ordered a few different teas from Bana and have really enjoyed all of them. High quality products, you’ll never be disappointed!
Our Response:

Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoy the Chen Xiang. It is a very good-valued aged pu-erh.

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Smooth tea

By Alan Levine
Really like this tea. I usually drink pu-erh in the morning.
But because of the mild caffeine content I brew Chen Xiang
In the afternoon. I sip and enjoy.
Our Response:

Thank you, Alan, for your nice review. You have enjoyed this tea for years. I appreciate your loyalty.

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Superb Tea!

By Julianne Fish
Bana Tea is simply THE BEST! High quality tea, great website information, awesome customer service! Fine tea is an exquisite experience and Bana is a great resource to guide your tea journey.
Our Response:

Hi Julianne, thank you so much for your kind words. It is my privilege to serve you. I am so glad our teas met your high expectations.

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Smooth and mild

By Alan Levine
The tea is very mild. It is not only a morning tea for me but also an enjoyable afternoon delight.
Our Response:

Thank you, Alan, for writing the lovely review - we apprecaite it very much.