Bana Tea Company
Large Tribute Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick
Large Tribute Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick
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Vintage: 2004 Spring Harvest
Weight: 250 grams (8.82 oz.)
Type: Ripe Pu-erh (fermented)
Production area: Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province
With the color of the burgundy wine, and over 20 years of aging, this ripe Pu-erh offers a clean and smooth mouthfeel with the fragrance of fine incense. At about the fourth infusion, a sweetness emerges that gives rise to a nice finish in the throat (hou yun). This tea has developed into an exceptional ripe Pu-erh. Don't miss the opportunity to add such a good tea to your collection.
Brewing guide
Brewing guide
Use 6 grams of leaves for 5-6 oz of water. Brew with 212 F degree water (100 C). Rinse prior to brewing.
RINSE: 2 seconds
1st BREW: 10 seconds
2nd BREW: 5 seconds
3rd BREW: 10 seconds
4th BREW: 20 seconds
5th BREW: 30 seconds
6th BREW: 40 seconds
7th BREW: 1 minute
8th BREW: 2 minutes
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First, a confession: I'm wary of writing too good a review and seeing the stocks of this tea disappear. Fortunately, I've already laid in some reserves. I've been buying the 2004 Large Tribute Brick steadily for about 4 years, and it has never disappointed me. This is a great value tea. At $46 for 250 grams, you are not likely to find a better price / quality relationship. No tea can be a value based on cost alone; it has to smell and taste great. And this tea does. It has an earthy aroma, like a forest after a rainstorm. The mouthfeel is full bodied and very smooth; never any bitterness or harshness. The flavor can be slightly sweet or have hints of wild mushroom, depending on how long you steep it. I take this in the car with me to drink en route to work, and often find myself commenting out loud, "D*** that's good!"Get it while you still can.
After trying several Bana ripe pu-erh teas, I have settled on this as my favorite. I love the dark, rich, earthiness without a trace of bitterness. It holds its earthy flavor through multiple brews and leaves a satisfying finish that lingers in the throat. I've nearly given up coffee as I find this tea just as satisfying. There is a slight lift from the caffeine, but not so much that I hesitate to have a cup before bed and I never get an acid stomach from drinking it as I sometimes do with coffee.
I am glad you enjoy the attributes the Large Tribute Ripe Pu-erh Brick has to offer. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences.
I love trying different pu- erhs. This has become one of my favorites. I definitely would buy another brick.
Thank you. This brick is one of our best sellers.
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I love trying different pu- erhs. This has become one of my favorites. I definitely would buy another brick.
Thank you. This brick is one of our best sellers.
After trying several Bana ripe pu-erh teas, I have settled on this as my favorite. I love the dark, rich, earthiness without a trace of bitterness. It holds its earthy flavor through multiple brews and leaves a satisfying finish that lingers in the throat. I've nearly given up coffee as I find this tea just as satisfying. There is a slight lift from the caffeine, but not so much that I hesitate to have a cup before bed and I never get an acid stomach from drinking it as I sometimes do with coffee.
I am glad you enjoy the attributes the Large Tribute Ripe Pu-erh Brick has to offer. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences.
First, a confession: I'm wary of writing too good a review and seeing the stocks of this tea disappear. Fortunately, I've already laid in some reserves. I've been buying the 2004 Large Tribute Brick steadily for about 4 years, and it has never disappointed me. This is a great value tea. At $46 for 250 grams, you are not likely to find a better price / quality relationship. No tea can be a value based on cost alone; it has to smell and taste great. And this tea does. It has an earthy aroma, like a forest after a rainstorm. The mouthfeel is full bodied and very smooth; never any bitterness or harshness. The flavor can be slightly sweet or have hints of wild mushroom, depending on how long you steep it. I take this in the car with me to drink en route to work, and often find myself commenting out loud, "D*** that's good!"Get it while you still can.