{"title":"Aged to perfection","description":"\u003cp\u003eConnoisseurs of aged pu-erh tea seek out a depth of flavor, a smooth coating of the mouth and throat, and energetic effects felt in the body (cha qi). The teas in this collection have been aging for more than 20 years. Here are tastes and properties that only time can provide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bada-mountain-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"Bada Mountain Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 1999\u003cbr\u003eType: Ripe Pu-erh (fermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 3-6\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Bada Mountain, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eThis 20th century ripe Pu-erh tea is harvested from ancient trees. The infusion is dark orange and is the perfect drink for a lazy afternoon or after a long day of work. The tea is not only very aromatic, it is possessed of a bouquet of complex flavors that is relaxing and satisfying and provides a long-lasting lychee aftertaste. This tea retains its flavors after multiple infusions better than most ripe Pu-erh teas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"300 gram cake","offer_id":47481599623220,"sku":"05-BADAM0-001","price":679.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":47481599590452,"sku":"05-BADAM0-002","price":168.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 gram sample","offer_id":47481599557684,"sku":"05-BADAM0-003","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_badamountain_cake.jpg?v=1779468915"},{"product_id":"lotus-scent-aged-ripe-pu-erh-tea","title":"Lotus Scent Aged Ripe Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 1980s\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 50 grams (1.8 oz)\u003cbr\u003eType: Ripe Pu-erh (fermented) loose leaf\u003cbr\u003eGrade: unknown\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Menghai, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh quality aged ripe Pu-erh is increasingly rare these days. This thirty-plus-year-old Pu-erh is indeed a rare find. Lacking of the earthiness that is typical of a ripe Pu-erh, this tea, instead, possesses a bouquet of antique and herbaceous scents, characteristic that are only present in well-aged Pu-erh teas. The dark amber brew is translucent, but dense, much like an aged red wine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBana Tea Company is very proud to present this exceptional quality ripe Pu-erh for the discerning Pu-erh aficionado.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":47860102299700,"sku":"05-LOTUSS-001","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 gram sample","offer_id":47860102332468,"sku":"05-LOTUSS-002","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/he-xiang-lotus-scent.jpg?v=1770565402"},{"product_id":"precious-heritage-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"Precious Heritage Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 1990s\u003cbr\u003eWeight:  50g (1.75 oz) (broken cake)\u003cbr\u003eType:  Raw (unfermented)\u003cbr\u003eProduction area:  Menghai, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a classic traditional pu-erh tea that has been stored in the Hong Kong warehouses.  This style of raw pu-erh typically refers to teas that were stored and aged in environments that are humid, such as places like Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia.  Due to the high humidity and the resulting changes of the leaves, the color of the tea broth is darker and the mouthfeel is very smooth, resulting in a tea that can sometimes be mistaken for a ripe pu-erh.  This style of pu-erh is very popular among pu-erh drinkers in Hong Kong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVelvety smooth and mellow, this tea is clean, thick and lively.  In addition, it offers a cooling and sweet finish that is savory and relaxing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471419916340,"sku":"06-PRECIO-001","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/Precious-Heritage.jpg?v=1770524703"},{"product_id":"aged-drunken-imperial-concubine-oolong-tea","title":"Aged Drunken Imperial Concubine Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2000\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 20 grams\u003cbr\u003eType: Tieguanyin Oolong\u003cbr\u003eProduction region: Anxi, Fujian Province, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAged Drunken Imperial Concubine is the top-of-the-line charcoal-roasted Tieguanyin produced by Master Vesper Chan. This tea was carefully bottled, sealed, and aged in Hong Kong by Master Chan since 2000 (three years older than the previously available edition). According to Master Chan, aged oolong usually takes 3-5 years to begin improving its quality. This 25+ year old oolong is truly rare and is considered a treasure. What makes it more special is that Master Chan had taken a hiatus in aging oolong from 2003 to 2019. This bottle is the last one left from the early 2000s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavors of aged roasted Tieguanyin are so much more intense and the finish is much longer than its younger counterpart. The aroma is penetrating from the moment you begin brewing the tea to inhaling the fragrance left in the empty cup when you finish sipping the tea. Aged teas (oolong and pu-erh) are often valued beyond the flavor of the tea. The body reaction and sensory experience from drinking aged teas take one to a different level of tea appreciation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471421325364,"sku":"04-AGEDRU-001","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/ageddrunken1.jpg?v=1770517499"},{"product_id":"old-hong-kong-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"Old Hong Kong Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 1980s\u003cbr\u003eType: Raw Pu-erh Tea (unfermented)\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Menghai, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eThe allure of an aged pu-erh is that it is transportive. It is like an oldies song or an old photo that reminds you of time and place almost forgotten. It invokes feeling of nostalgia and contemplation. This Old Hong Kong aged pu-erh does exactly that. During the last century, before ripe pu-erh was created, pu-erh lovers in Hong Kong, enjoyed pu-erh tea that had been warehoused in humid basements along Victoria harbor, a storage that caused the tea to transform from a grassy and vegetal taste to an amber and mellow brew in a matter of a few years. Brewed to a burgundy hue, this tea is velvety smooth and mellow, yet not lacking a rich mouth-feel and sweet finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"30 grams","offer_id":47478834298932,"sku":"06-OLDHKO-002","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 gram sample","offer_id":47478834266164,"sku":"06-OLDHKO-001","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/20260506_060324.jpg?v=1779469148"},{"product_id":"millennium-feng-fragrance-ripe-pu-erh-tea","title":"Millennium Feng Fragrance Ripe Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2000 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 50 grams (1.75 oz.)\u003cbr\u003eType: Ripe Pu-erh (fermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Feng Qing, Lincang County, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics: This tea was produced by the historic Feng Qing Tea Factory in Yunnan. The words to describe this tea are: 'unique' and 'one-of-a kind.' Instead of possessing the typical ripe pu-erh flavor profile, this tea offers the scent of American ginseng and rice soup. Gentle, soft, yet thick and incredibly savory, this is one of those teas that grabs you at first sip in a way that you will not forget. Aged ripe tea of this caliber is hard to come by and limited in quantity. Add it to your collection before it is too late.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471422046260,"sku":"05-MILFEN-001","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_millenniumfeng_box.jpg?v=1779468927"},{"product_id":"private-storage-aged-raw-pu-erh","title":"Private Storage Aged Raw Pu-erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2000\u003cbr\u003eWeight:  50 grams (1.8 oz) (broken cake)\u003cbr\u003eType:  Raw (unfermented)\u003cbr\u003eProduction area:  Menghai, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular style of Hong Kong-stored aged raw pu-erh is highly regarded by pu-erh enthusiasts in the region. Although it may appear similar to a ripe pu-erh, its flavor profile is much more complex and its mouthfeel is richer and more nuanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter being aged for over 20 years in Master Chan's warehouse in Hong Kong, this tea has developed a smooth and savory taste with a refreshing \u003cem\u003egan\u003c\/em\u003e, (a cooling sensation) in the finish. If you are a fan of this style of aged raw pu-erh, this tea is an excellent choice that is both affordable and high-quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471422799924,"sku":"06-PRIVAT-001","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_privatestorage_overhead.jpg?v=1780102742"},{"product_id":"timeless-treasure-aged-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"Timeless Treasure Aged Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 1990s\u003cbr\u003eWeight:  50g (1.75 oz) (loose leaf)\u003cbr\u003eType:  Raw Pu-erh\u003cbr\u003eProduction area:  Menghai, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis aged pu-erh, which is over 30-years-old, is one of the highest-grade traditional Hong Kong-stored raw pu-erhs available. When brewed, it produces a bright burnt orange hue and has a remarkably clean and smooth taste, with a rich mouth-feel. The tea also has a distinctive Chinese herb scent which can offer a calming body feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Master Vesper Chan, this type of aged pu-erh is becoming increasingly rare due to the rising cost of high-quality raw materials, resulting in a decline in production. The supply of these aged teas that he has collected in his warehouse is quickly diminishing owing to the growing demand from pu-erh enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471422832692,"sku":"06-TIMELE-001","price":118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_timelesstreasure_overhead.jpg?v=1780445421"},{"product_id":"90s-palace-ripe-pu-erh","title":"90s Palace Ripe Pu-erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 1990s\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 50g (1.8 oz) (loose-leaf)\u003cbr\u003eType: Ripe Pu-erh (fermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: Premium\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Menghai County, Yunnan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePalace ripe pu-erh is regarded as one of the highest quality loose-leaf ripe pu-erh teas available. Following the fermentation process, the tea leaves are meticulously sorted by grade, with Palace ripe pu-erh being the top grade. The tea is composed of the finest leaves and more buds, which are visible in the dry leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tea has been aged in Hong Kong for 30 years, which contributes to its exceptional quality, resulting in a tea that is known for its smoothness, viscosity, and rice soup-like consistency. Its rich and mellow flavor profile is highly prized by tea connoisseurs, making it the pinnacle of ripe pu-erh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471422865460,"sku":"05-90PALA-001","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_90sPalace_cupleaves.jpg?v=1779468945"},{"product_id":"yunnan-raw-pu-erh-brick-250g-brick","title":"Yunnan Raw Pu-erh 250g Brick","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 1990s\u003cbr\u003eType: Raw Pu-erh \u003cbr\u003eProduction area: : Menghai, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis aged raw Pu-erh brick, produced by the renowned Menghai Tea Factory in Yunnan in the 1990s, is a rare find in today's market, as noted by Master Vesper Chan. Evaluating the quality of a traditional-style aged Pu-erh involves several factors. Firstly, the tea broth should be clean, indicating proper storage. Secondly, the tea should possess a smooth texture, indicating a well-aged product. Lastly, it should have developed unique \"aged flavors\" that only time can impart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tea meets all the above-described criteria. The tea broth is clean, a testament to its proper aging process. Additionally, it offers a sweetness with subtle hints of ginseng, jujube, and Chinese herbs. As you continue to steep the leaves, the tea will transport you to a state of tranquility and timelessness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"250 gram brick","offer_id":47471517237300,"sku":"06-YUNRAW-001","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":47471517270068,"sku":"06-YUNRAW-002","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 gram sample","offer_id":47856268574772,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_yunnanrawbrick_cover.jpg?v=1780288393"}],"url":"https:\/\/banateacompany.us\/collections\/aged-teas.oembed","provider":"Bana Tea Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}