Da HaoThe 20-Year Benchmark of Lao Ban ZhangPure First Spring Ancient Tree Tea | An Irreplaceable Collector's Edition
More than a decade ago, while many Pu'Er Tea collectors were immersed in the era of factory recipe teas, a small group of pioneers began exploring the diverse character of single-origin mountain teas. It was during this time that Lao Ban Zhang quietly began earning its legendary reputation among experienced tea enthusiasts. Fortunately, mountain-origin teas had not yet become a widespread trend. Lao Ban Zhang still remained remarkably pure and untouched.
With the assistance of the village chief, Shantea was able to acquire nearly one metric ton of first-spring Lao Ban Zhang Ancient Tree Tea. From this exceptional harvest, only the finest one bud with three leaves were carefully selected for their outstanding tenderness. In the dry autumn of 2006, these leaves were hand-wrapped in traditional white cotton cloth and crafted into just 93 one-kilogram Tuan Cha (compr…