Origin of Yuhuang Banzhang tea

Yuhuang Banzhang is located in Laobangzhang Village, Bulangshan Township, Menghai County, Pu'er City, Yunnan Province, China. It is one of the important production areas of Pu'er tea. Here, it is remote and has inconvenient transportation. However, it is precisely this isolated environment that provides unique and advantageous conditions for the growth of tea. The tea gardens in Yuhuang Banzhang are at an altitude between 1,600 and 1,800 meters. The climate is mild, rainfall is abundant, clouds and mists enshroud the area, and the land is fertile. All these offer superior natural conditions for the growth of tea.

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The King of Tea

Nurtured in Bulangshan Township, Spreading the Legend in the Tea World

This tea tree variety has large, soft leaves, rich in substances like tea polyphenols, etc. These give Banzhang tea its unique flavor, aroma and strong essence.

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Collectible value

The tea of Yuhuang Banzhang is renowned for its large leaves, long buds, high fragrance, and strong flavor. It has a plump and heavy appearance, a dark green and lustrous color with obvious golden hairs. The tea soup is yellow-green and bright. The aroma is lofty and long-lasting, and the taste is fresh, brisk, and has a sweet aftertaste. Due to the excellent quality of the tea of Yuhuang Banzhang, it has become a favorite in the Pu’er tea market in recent years, and its price has soared.

Production Process

Picking

The tender buds and young leaves of Yunnan large - leaf variety tea are selected and usually picked in spring when the tea quality is the best.

Fixation

Through high - temperature fixation, the enzyme activity in the tea is destroyed, keeping the tea green and laying the foundation for the subsequent production processes.

Rolling

The tea after fixation is rolled, so that the tea cells are broken and the tea juice overflows, which is beneficial to the fermentation and shaping of the tea.

Fermentation

This is one of the key steps in making Overlord - Banzhang. The rolled tea is placed in a fermentation room for natural fermentation. During the fermentation process, the color, aroma and taste of the tea will change significantly.

Drying

The fermented tea needs to be dried in the sun to reduce its moisture content to a certain level to ensure the quality and shelf life of the tea.

Refining

The tea after drying still needs to go through refining processes such as screening and sieving to remove impurities and finally make the finished product.

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Health Benefits

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Promoting Digestion

Components such as tea polyphenols help promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, speed up food digestion and relieve problems such as indigestion.

Refreshing and Awakening the Mind

Components such as caffeine in tea can stimulate the central nervous system, improve people's alertness and attention and have the effect of refreshing and awakening the mind.

Reducing Fat and Losing Weight

Substances such as tea polyphenols and theaflavins can lower blood lipids and reduce body fat accumulation, which has a certain effect on preventing and improving obesity and hyperlipidemia.

Enhancing Immunity

It contains a variety of nutritional components such as amino acids and vitamins, which help enhance human immunity and improve body resistance

Anti - Aging

The antioxidant substances rich in tea can scavenge free radicals in the body, slow down cell aging and keep people young.

Regulating blood sugar

The active ingredients in Banzhang tea help regulate blood sugar levels, playing a positive role in maintaining the balance of glucose metabolism in the body. It is suitable for people in the pre - diabetes stage to drink to assist in stabilizing blood sugar.

Quality Characteristics

01 Appearance

The tea strips are thick, the buds are plump and hairy, and the color is dark green, oily and shiny.

02 Aroma

The aroma is unique, rich and intense, with a mixture of aged, camphor, sweet and other aromas. The floral and honey aroma and orchid aroma are integrated into the tea soup and remain in the leaf bottom. The fragrance remaining in the cup lasts for a long time.

03 Soup Color:

In the new tea period, the tea soup is orange - yellow and translucent. With the increase of storage time, the color of the tea soup will gradually change, such as turning red and bright.

04 Leaf Bottom

The leaf bottom is soft, tough and thick, and the leaves have obvious hairs.

Mellow and Exquisite: The Beloved Ripe Pu - er Tea

★★★★★ 5/5

Banzhang's dry leaves look thick and premium. When brewed, its aroma is a blend of earthiness and floral sweetness. The taste is bold, with a strong bitterness that quickly turns into long - lasting sweetness. It has a thick body and a smooth texture, invigorating the body and mind, offering an unforgettable encounter with a legendary tea.

Hot water releases a complex aroma of camphor, wildflowers, and a touch of smokiness. The flavor starts with brisk bitterness, followed by intense and lasting sweetness. The amber - gold liquor is clear. Its thick, chewy mouthfeel and evolving flavor over infusions make it a luxurious and complex tea for flavor seekers.

The dry Banzhang leaves display a robust and alluring form. Once steeped, a powerful fragrance emerges, combining forest - like freshness and a spicy undertone. The initial taste is strikingly bitter, but then a profound and persistent sweetness unfolds. The tea has a dense, almost syrupy consistency, and a single sip sends a wave of energy through the body. It's a tea that commands respect with its uncompromising flavor and the unique sense of place it brings to the cup, a must - try for any serious tea enthusiast.

Yuhuang – Banzhang Pu – er Tea 1988