{"title":"Discountable Products","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"double-walled-tea-cups-set-of-6","title":"Double-Walled Tea Cups (set of 6)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is not your traditional teacup but it offers a major comfort. Made of clear glass, the cup has a double-walled construction that insulates the holder from the hot tea inside. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 1.5\" wide x 2.625\" tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: These double-walled teacups are made with a tiny annular opening near the base of the cup. To avoid moisture from entering between two walls, do not immerse the cups in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471416475700,"sku":"12-DBLWAL-001","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/teacup_doublewall_fullsizeoutput_2c5f.jpg?v=1770567553"},{"product_id":"mini-chang-an-lucky-coin-tea","title":"Mini Chang-an Lucky Coin Ripe Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2010 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 120 grams (12 coins of 10g each)\u003cbr\u003eType: Ripe Pu-erh (fermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Licang, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eChang-an was the name of China's ancient capital. The name can be translated to mean \"long-term stability.\" Good health is a key feature of one's stability and tea drinking is an integral part of achieving good health. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Mini-Chang-an tea is made from the spring harvest of old-growth arbor trees. Hence, the tea is thicker, richer and more nuanced than most ripe pu-erh teas. After ten-plus years of aging, this tea has become nutty, sweet and simply delicious. The tea comes in twelve pressed mini-coins. Each mini-coin contains 10g of leaves and can be easily broken into half by pressing the creased lines separating the two portions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteeping instructions: \u003cbr\u003eUse half of the lucky coin (5g) per 6 oz of water. (Or the whole coin per 12 oz of water). Pour boiling water (212'F) over the lucky coin, wait 5 sec. and pour out the water. This is a rinse; do not drink it. Start steeping according to the recommended steeping time below.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Tube of 12 coins (120 grams)","offer_id":47846789251124,"sku":"05-MINCHA-001","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single coin sample (10 grams)","offer_id":47846789283892,"sku":"05-MINCHA-002","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_minichangan_cover.jpg?v=1779468161"},{"product_id":"tribute-ripe-pu-erh-tea-brick-2003","title":"Tribute Ripe 2003 Pu-erh Tea Brick","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2003 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 150 grams (5.3 oz.)\u003cbr\u003eType: Ripe Pu-erh (fermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes a good ripe Pu-erh are superior base leaves, skilled fermentation, and post production proper storage. This Pu-erh brick possesses all of these criteria. From the clean dry leaves to the clear deep burnt-umber tea broth, this tea impresses you from the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eThis tea offers a unique rice soup scent, which usually can only be found in well-aged ripe Pu-erh teas. Extremely savory, the tea broth is thick and complex. It leaves a clean, sweet throat-soothing sensation. While enjoying the tea, don't forget to smell the amazing aroma from the bottom of the fairness cup or the lid of your gaiwan to enhance your sensory experience.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"150 gram brick","offer_id":47846798491700,"sku":"05-TRIBUT-001","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":47846798524468,"sku":"05-TRIBUT-002","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/callisto_product_tributeripe_cover.jpg?v=1774453656"},{"product_id":"jinggu-bulang-raw-pu-erh-tea-brick","title":"Jinggu-Bulang Raw Pu-erh Tea Brick","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2010 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 100 grams (3.5 oz.)\u003cbr\u003eType: Raw Pu-erh (non-fermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Jinggu, Simao Prefecture, and Bulang, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eMade entirely from old arbor trees, this tea is a blend of spring leaves harvested from Jinggu and Bulang Mountains. The tea offers a strong mouth feel that coats your mouth, yet finishes with a soft rose scent. \u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 gram cake","offer_id":47828269662260,"sku":"06-JINGGU-001","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 gram sample","offer_id":47828269695028,"sku":"06-JINGGU-002","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_jinggubulang_cover.jpg?v=1779497155"},{"product_id":"bana-mini-tuo-cha-ripe-pu-erh-tea","title":"Bana Mini Tuo Cha Ripe Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eWeight: 50 grams (as 10 individually wrapped mini tuo chas)\u003cbr\u003eType: Ripe Pu-erh (fermented)\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Menghai, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMini tuo cha is packaged in a single serving of 5g of tea leaves. It is convenient to use in the office and easy to carry on a trip. However, most mini tuo cha are made with commercial grade materials. In order to source a decent quality mini tuo cha, we knew we needed to press our own. After sampling many ripe Pu-erh teas from Master Chan’s warehouse in Menghai, we carefully selected the base material for this tea. We also specified how tight we would want the mini tuo cha to be pressed so the flavor can be released quickly. This tea is rich and smooth, leaving a hint of sweetness in your mouth. If you are looking for a daily tea that is delicious and easy to brew, this tea is the perfect choice.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is available as 10 mini tuo cha in our standard packaging, or as 20 mini tuo cha nestled in \u003cspan\u003ean adorable hand-woven lidded bamboo basket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"10 mini tuo cha","offer_id":47859834388532,"sku":"05-MINTUO-001","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 in a bamboo basket","offer_id":47859834421300,"sku":"05-MINTUO-002","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_minituocha_cover.jpg?v=1780370130"},{"product_id":"denong-red-label-2004-ripe-pu-erh-tea","title":"Denong Red Label 2004 Ripe Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2004\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 100 grams (3.5 oz.)\u003cbr\u003eType: Ripe Pu-erh (fermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: Mixed\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics: Broken from cakes, this tea has been aged in Kunming Yunnan. After almost a decade of aging, the word to describe this tea is delicious – clean, savory and sweet. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe most important process in the making of a good ripe Pu-erh is the proper fermentation of the tea leaves. This requires great skill and experience of the tea master. Denong Tea Factory employs one of the most renowned tea masters in Yunnan to ferment their ripe teas. If you have tried or are a fan of ripe Pu-erh manufactured by Denong, this tea is a great one for a great value.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471417524276,"sku":"05-DENRED-001","price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_denongred_cover.jpg?v=1779656181"},{"product_id":"mini-tuo-cha-in-a-basket-gift-pack","title":"Mini Tuo Cha in a Basket Gift Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e20 Mini Tuo Cha nestled into an adorable hand-woven lidded bamboo basket make a unique gift for any tea lover, especially one who enjoys the convenience of a pre-measured ready-to-go tea. The bamboo basket, specially designed to store mini tuo cha, adds to the aesthetics of your tea cabinet or kitchen counter. The gift is packaged in a gift box with ribbon and a Bana gift tag.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a detailed description of Mini Tuo Cha tea, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bana-mini-tuo-cha-ripe-pu-erh-tea\" title=\"Mini Tuo Cha Tea\"\u003eplease click here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471417557044,"sku":"10-MINTUO-001","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_minituocha_cover.jpg?v=1780370130"},{"product_id":"denong-wild-2013-ripe-pu-erh-tea","title":"Denong Wild 2013 Ripe Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2013\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 100 grams (3.5 oz.)\u003cbr\u003eType: Ripe Pu-erh (fermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Remote mountains between Yunnan \u0026amp; Myanmar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are a fan of the Denong Wild Ripe Pu-erh series, you will be delighted with this 2013 edition. This tea is amazingly rich, complex and smooth. Full-bodied, it offers a syrupy finish in the throat. Like the Denong Wild Ripe Pu-erh of previous years, this tea is made from ancient arbor trees planted in the forest centuries ago in the mountainous areas of Yunnan. Given the fact that these tea trees have thrived with other nearby forest plants, the roots of these plants have intertwined. The result is a wild tea with unique and complex flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471417655348,"sku":"05-DEWI13-001","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_denongwild2013_cover2.jpg?v=1779468497"},{"product_id":"ginseng-scent-ripe-pu-erh-tea-pu-erh","title":"Ginseng Scent Ripe Pu-erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2005 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 100 grams (3.5 oz.)\u003cbr\u003eType: Ripe Pu-erh (fermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Xishuangbanna, Yunnan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics: This is another great tea produced by Denong Tea Factory. Broken from compressed tea cakes, this ripe Pu-erh is thick, brothy and savory. It finishes with a cooling sensation in your mouth that is similar to that left after having drunk Ginseng soup. The chest warming sensation is pleasant and relaxing. An excellent quality ripe Pu-erh for a great price! Bana Tea Company is proud to be able to offer it to Pu-erh ethusiasts.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471417688116,"sku":"05-GINSEN-001","price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_ginsengscent_cover.jpg?v=1779468073"},{"product_id":"ban-yan-da-hong-pao-oolong-tea-80g","title":"Ban-yan Da Hong Pao Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2020 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 80 gram (2.8 oz)\u003cbr\u003eType: Wuyi Rock Oolong - Da Hong Pao - standard grade\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDa Hong Pao is the most popular Wuyi Yan Cha. This Da Hong Pao is a Ban Yan Cha (Semi-Rock Tea), which is a tea made from tea bushes grown outside of the Wuyi National Scenic Area. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eAlthough not as complex as the Jade Buddha Da Hong Pao, this tea is rich and aromatic. It offers a bouquet of dried pineapple, roasted nuts and osmanthus flavors. It leaves a pleasant sweet aftertaste in your mouth long after you have finished the tea. It is truly a delightful tea for a very affordable price.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo learn more about Wuyi Rock Oolong, please \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Wuyi Rock Oolong\" href=\"\/blogs\/non-pu-erh-teas\/tea-mastery-non-pu-erh-teas\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471417720884,"sku":"04-BANYAN-001","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_banyandhp_cover.jpg?v=1780102742"},{"product_id":"aged-da-hong-pao-blocks","title":"Aged Da Hong Pao Blocks","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2014\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 150 grams (5.3 oz)\u003cbr\u003eType: Wuyi Rock Oolong - Da Hong Pao - premium grade\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrown in the Wuyi National Scenic Area, this tea is an Authentic Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe) Rock Oolong. This amazingly flavorful tea possesses all the flavors and characteristics of an authentic Wuyi Oolong. It is thick, aromatic, toasty, and viscous. During processing, some of the leaves were crushed. The tea master sorted out the crushed leaves and pressed them into a 150g chocolate bar-like block that can be broken into 18 pieces.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e For \u003c\/span\u003ea fraction of the price of the whole leaf, you can enjoy a cup of aged authentic Wuyi Rock Oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn addition to the great price, this tea is very convenient to make. Simply break off a piece, place it in a cup, pour hot water, and enjoy. No measuring of tea leaves is required and no more messy tea leaves scattered on the kitchen counter. It is a great tea for busy people on the go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo learn more about Wuyi Rock Oolong, please \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/blogs\/non-pu-erh-teas\/tea-mastery-non-pu-erh-teas\" title=\"Wuyi Rock Oolong\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471417819188,"sku":"04-AGEDDA-001","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/DHP_aged_FullSizeRender.jpg?v=1770566673"},{"product_id":"tribute-white-tea-50g","title":"Tribute White Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2012 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 50 grams (1.76 oz)\u003cbr\u003eType: White Tea - loose leaf\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Fuding, Fujian Province, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn China, there is a popular saying about the qualities of white tea: The first year it is a tea, the third year it is a jewel, come the seventh year it attains medicinal qualities. Aged white tea has become one of the most highly sought-after teas in Asia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eThe twisted silvery leaves, covered with down, offer a sweet date and rose flavor. Delicate but full-bodied, this older white tea is more complex and more comforting than the newly made white tea. If you are searching for a soft and delicious tea, this is the right one for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471418343476,"sku":"03-TRIWHI-001","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_tributewhite_overhead.jpg?v=1780030065"},{"product_id":"enchanting-beauty","title":"Enchanting Beauty Raw Pu-erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2015 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 100 gram cake (3.5 oz)\u003cbr\u003eType: Raw Pu-erh (unfermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Pasai, Lancang County, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePasai is one of the most remote and lesser known tea producing regions in Lancang County of Yunnan. This tea is made of leaves from trees that are over 200 years old. After brewing this tea, an immediate aroma of yuzu fruit perfumes the air. This delightful and unique characteristic carries through to the flavor, where the distinct notes of yuzu are found in the cup. Astringency is negligible, even in a strong brew. Mouth feel is soft and silky, leaving a natural and refreshing sensation across the palate and throat. This is a very special tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 gram cake","offer_id":47859630374964,"sku":"06-ENCHAN-001","price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 gram sample","offer_id":47859630407732,"sku":"06-ENCHAN-002","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_enchantingbeauty_cover.jpg?v=1780370130"},{"product_id":"douli-porcelain-tea-cup","title":"Douli Porcelain Tea Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eDouli describes the shape of an inverted straw hat. 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Supply is limited.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 3.5\" width 2\" height \u003cbr\u003eVolume: 3 oz to the rim \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YuFeng","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471418474548,"sku":"10-DOULIC-001","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/douli1.jpg?v=1770566508"},{"product_id":"anxi-tieguanyin-oolong-tea-50g","title":"Anxi Tieguanyin Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2024 Autumn Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 50 grams\u003cbr\u003eType: Loose leaf oolong\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Anxi, Fujian Province, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTieguanyin (Iron Goddess of Mercy) is a lightly oxidized oolong tea produced in Anxi, Fujian Province. In China, Tieguanyin has a reputation of having the smoothness of a black tea, the briskness of a green tea and the aroma of a scented tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTieguanyin oolong is well-known for its intoxicating aroma. Floral, delicate, and mouth-filling, it is a tea that is hard to resist even for someone who is not a regular tea drinker. Cold brew it to enjoy a delicious and refreshing iced tea. Serve it hot and it makes a brisk, clean, and savory drink with a lingering sweet finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: The color of the packages may differ from the photo shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInclude 5 packages of 10 grams each (total 50 grams)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471418507316,"sku":"04-ANXITI-001","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_anxitgy_cover.jpg?v=1780030064"},{"product_id":"dragon-buds-jasmine-tea","title":"Dragon Buds Jasmine Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2024\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 21 grams (.74 oz)\u003cbr\u003eType: Jasmine scented tea\u003cbr\u003eProduction region: Fuding, Fujian Province, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eScented teas have been popular since the Qing Dynasty. The most well-known to the West is jasmine tea. Scented with aromatic jasmine flowers, this tea is fragrant, refreshing, and an absolute delight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot all jasmine teas are created equal. Top grade jasmine tea undergoes ten rounds of scenting, which requires multiple processing steps and one month of processing time. Commercial grade jasmine tea in tea bags or those served at restaurants are likely created by spraying jasmine extract on low grade tea leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe best jasmine tea comes from Fuding of Fujian Province in China. The tender buds from this area are considered the best base material for jasmine tea because they are less astringent and more tippy, making them more conducive to scenting. During my trip to Fuding this spring, I was able to source a top grade jasmine tea that is made from the best leaves and processed according to the time-honed traditional method.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Dragon Buds Jasmine is only made once a year so supply is extremely limited. We are so proud to be able to offer this tea to our customers. Once sold out, it will be a year before it will be available again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471418540084,"sku":"08-DRGBUD-001","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_dragonbudjasmine_overhead.jpg?v=1780030065"},{"product_id":"shangri-la-gold-nepal-black-tea","title":"Shangri-La Gold Nepal Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2021 Summer Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 50 grams (1.9 oz)\u003cbr\u003eType: Black Tea - loose leaf\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Ilam, Nepal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tea is produced by the Himalayan Shangri-La Tea Producers, a tea garden that is nourished by pure water from the Himalayas and grown free of pesticides by small farmers that own their own land.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eShangri-La Gold is a rich, luscious tea with some cocoa notes and a surprise wisp of rose. Enjoying a cup of Shangri-La Gold not only satisfies your senses but also your heart. Take a respite from your worldly troubles and let this tea transport you to its tea garden surrounded by high mountains near the top of the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy buying high quality, artisan crafted Nepalese tea, you can count yourself as a part of the solution for Nepal's problems. Our friend, Jeni, of Jeni Dodd's Tea, witnessed first-hand the devastating 7.8 earthquake in Nepal and the subsequent humanitarian crises resulting from the embargo that denied Nepal of 70% of critical imports for nearly 9 months. She advocates trade rather than aid, to create long-term stability for this struggling country.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471418572852,"sku":"02-SHANGR-001","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_shangrila_overhead.jpg?v=1780102742"},{"product_id":"yunnan-black-tea-from-old-trees","title":"Yunnan Black Tea from Old Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2025 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 30 grams \u003cbr\u003eType: Loose leaf black tea \u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike most black teas, which are made from tea bushes, this tea is made from leaves picked in early spring from ancient arbor trees in the mountains of Yunnan. The unique raw materials contribute to a tea that is full-bodied, rich, smooth, and exceptionally delicious. A black tea made from such premium materials is hard to come by and guarantees a unique sensory experience not found from other black teas. It is worth every penny. Bana is very pleased to be able to restock this tea from Denong Tea Company.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471418867764,"sku":"02-YUNBLK-001","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/Yunnan-black-tea-from-old-tree.jpg?v=1770566246"},{"product_id":"auspicious-sign-of-2006-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"Auspicious Sign: Year of the Dog Ripe Pu-erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2006\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 357 grams\u003cbr\u003eType: Ripe Pu-erh (fermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-4\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eThis is a heavier fermented tea, so it fits the more traditional ripe pu-erh flavor profile. If you enjoy traditional processed pu-erh, you will like this smooth, mellow, and woody tasting pu-erh. In addition, the flavor and mouthfeel of this tea is very stable; whether you drink it hot, drink it cold, or drink it the next day, the flavor remains unchanged. The sweet aftertaste further adds to the enjoyment of this tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name of this tea translates to \"Auspicious arrival of the Dog\", referring to the Year of the Dog, 2006.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"357 gram cake","offer_id":47828267008052,"sku":"05-AUSPIC-001","price":277.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":47828267040820,"sku":"05-AUSPIC-002","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 gram sample","offer_id":47828267073588,"sku":"05-AUSPIC-003","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_auspicioussign_cover.jpg?v=1779497157"},{"product_id":"2016-commemorative-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"Denong Debut 2016 Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2016 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 100 grams\u003cbr\u003eType: Ripe (fermented) Pu'erh (grade: 1-3) \u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tea uses leaves from the arbor trees grown in high mountains and is fermented using the traditional method, which will enhance the future aging of the tea. The result of the above factors is a tea that is bold, full-bodied, and rich. Enjoy the aftertaste that lingers in your mouth for an extended period of time after each sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is one of a set, paired with a raw version \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2016-commemorative-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\" title=\"Denong Debut 2016 Raw Pu-erh Tea\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471418933300,"sku":"05-2016CO-001","price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_denongdebutripe_cover.jpg?v=1779467874"},{"product_id":"simply-classic-ripe-pu-erh-brick","title":"Simply Classic Ripe Pu-erh Brick","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2013 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 200 grams (7 oz.)\u003cbr\u003eType: Ripe Pu-erh (fermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 2-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Bulang Mountain, Menghai County, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eWe named this tea Simply Classic because this tea is made using the traditional pu-erh processing and fermentation method and packaged using the natural material of bamboo shoot leaves. Clean and warming, this tea also possesses a woody and warm chestnut flavor. If you enjoy ripe pu-erh on a daily basis, this tea will be an excellent choice because of its quality and good value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471419097140,"sku":"05-SIMPLY-001","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/Simply_Classic-300px.jpg?v=1770566026"},{"product_id":"red-sunset-twin-pack-two-190g-cakes-ripe-pu-erh-tea","title":"Red Sunset Twin-pack Ripe Pu-erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2016 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 380 grams (14 oz.)\u003cbr\u003eType: Ripe Pu-erh (fermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 2-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Bulang Mountain, Menghai County, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter his very impressive \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chang-an-ripe-pu-erh-100-grams\" title=\"Chang-An Ripe Puerh Tea\"\u003eChang-an Ripe Pu-erh\u003c\/a\u003e, Master Vesper Chan has come out with another great product. Red Sunset Ripe Pu-erh is produced with spring leaves from large arbor trees in Bulang Mountain. After undergoing fermentation, this tea was aged in Master Chan's warehouse in Menghai for two years in order for the tea to settle before pressing into cakes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eI tasted this tea for the first time in Master Chan's tea shop in Beijing. I was impressed by how flavorful and rich this tea was. After the two-year \"resting\" period, the freshly fermented tea had been enhanced with a thick, smooth, and clean texture that leaves a pleasant sweetness in your mouth and throat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tea is comprised of two compressed cakes of 190g (7 oz.) each.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"2 190 gram cakes","offer_id":47683258712116,"sku":"05-REDSUN-001","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":47683258744884,"sku":"05-REDSUN-002","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_redsunset_cover.jpg?v=1779468058"},{"product_id":"master-chans-mini-tea-blocks","title":"Master Chan's Mini Tea Blocks Ripe Pu-erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2012\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 108 grams - 36 segments (3.8 oz.)\u003cbr\u003eType: Ripe Pu-erh (fermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-4\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Menghai, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach pressed mini tea block has 6 little 3-gram segments, similar to a chocolate bar, that can be easily separated into individual servings. You may choose to use between one to three segments to brew your own perfect cup or pot of Pu-erh tea. Handy for work - store in your desk drawer, or take them with you on your trips and you will never be without a good cup of tea.  These tea blocks are sold as 2 packs of 3 blocks (total 36 individual squares).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTasting characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eThis tea offers a thick and warming liquor. A comforting tea to start or end the day, it finishes with a cooling and sweet sensation in the mouth. For those who crave the rich, earthy flavor of classic Pu-erh, this easy-brewing tea is a must-add to the collection.\u003crbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Box is not included.)\u003c\/rbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471419260980,"sku":"05-CHANMI-001","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_chansmini_cover.jpg?v=1779842255"},{"product_id":"chen-xiang-aged-ripe-pu-erh-tea","title":"Chen Xiang Aged Ripe Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 1994\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 50 grams (1.8 oz)\u003cbr\u003eType: Ripe Pu-erh (fermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 3 \u0026amp; 4\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Menghai, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste Characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eChen Xiang translates to \"deepening fragrance\". 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471419293748,"sku":"05-CHENXI-001","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_chenxiang_overhead.jpg?v=1779468344"},{"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":"2016-commemorative-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"Denong Debut 2016 Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2016 Early Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eType: Raw Pu-erh Tea (unfermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are looking for a raw Pu-erh that is a delight to drink now AND has good aging potential, look no further. Made with early spring leaves from arbor trees, this tea is thick, full-bodied and smooth. With hints of smoke and spice, and a lingering fruity-sweetness, this tea offers complex yet well-balanced flavors and an alluring fragrance at the bottom of the cup. This tea offers quick \u003ci\u003e\"hui gan\"\u003c\/i\u003e (return sweetness) and vibrant \u003ci\u003e\"cha qi\"\u003c\/i\u003e (tea energy).  It is with great anticipation that Denong Debut will age to pure excellence. Stock up while it lasts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is one of a set, paired with a ripe version \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2016-commemorative-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake\" title=\"Denong Debut 2016 Ripe Pu-erh Tea\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 gram cake","offer_id":47481584615476,"sku":"06-2016CO-001","price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_comingtoamerica_cover.jpg?v=1779468079"},{"product_id":"bulang-raw-pu-erh-tea-mini-cake","title":"Bulang Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2015 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 200 grams\u003cbr\u003eType: Raw Pu-erh (unfermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 2-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Bulang Mountain, Menghai County, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eMade with spring leaves from small trees under 100-years-old, this Bulang mini cake is a great choice for a Pu-erh beginners who want to get to know quality Pu-erh without having to invest a lot of money. Beautifully pressed and packaged, the dry leaves of this cake emit a natural tea fragrance. This uncomplicated raw Pu-erh offers a smooth, medium-body, and slightly grassy flavor. As this is a very young tea, it would be a good choice of tea in the morning to get you ready for the day. This tea is produced by tea master Vesper Chan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47481535594548,"sku":"06-BULANG-001","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_bulangraw_cover.jpg?v=1779656181"},{"product_id":"ambush-from-ten-sides-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"Ambush From Ten Sides Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2014 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eType: Raw Pu-erh (unfermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Lincang County, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eThe name of this tea derives from an event in ancient history during the war between Chu and Han Kingdoms when tens of thousands of horses galloped on warring grounds. Armies from both sides each staked out their ground and attacked with different strategic tactics deemed to surprise the other side. This tea is reminiscent of these strategies. The first sip of the tea may seem plain but the next sip will arouse a feeling of surprise. Subsequent tasting will confirm the penetrating and layering of the tea. Master Vesper Chan created this blend by choosing leaves from various mountains in the Lincang tea producing area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"400 gram cake","offer_id":47481532219444,"sku":"06-AMBUSH-001","price":369.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":47481532186676,"sku":"06-AMBUSH-002","price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 gram sample","offer_id":47850393337908,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_ambush_cover.jpg?v=1779468748"},{"product_id":"little-bingdao-cake-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"Little BingDao Cake Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2017 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eType: Raw Pu-erh (unfermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Lincang Prefecture, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBingDao has become a highly regarded tea producing region in recent years, pushing its tea price to all time highs. This tea is actually made from arbor trees in the tea mountains adjacent to BingDao (thus, \"Little BingDao\"). It is, nonetheless, a high quality tea without the heavy price tag. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eThis tea possesses the right amount of bitterness which is essential to transform the taste into lasting hui gan (a cooling sensation in the mouth). The aroma of this tea is elegant and it finishes with a nice floral fragrance, which can be delightfully savored.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso available in a 5 cake handsome tong.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"200 gram cake","offer_id":47481236291636,"sku":"06-LITTLE-001","price":82.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 cake tong","offer_id":47481236324404,"sku":"06-LITTLE-002","price":386.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":47835590459444,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_littlebingdao_cover.jpg?v=1779767313"},{"product_id":"sweet-clarity-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"Sweet Clarity Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage 2016 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eType: Raw Pu-erh (unfermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eMade of leaves from arbor trees in the famous Xishuangbanna area, this tea offers a rich mouth-feel and a quick and long lasting \u003cem\u003e\"hui gan\"\u003c\/em\u003e (return sweetness). Enjoy the fragrance and briskness of this young tea. You will not be satisfied with just one cup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 gram cake","offer_id":47481174655028,"sku":"06-SWEETC-001","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_sweetclarity_cover.jpg?v=1779497156"},{"product_id":"jade-buddha-da-hong-pao-oolong-tea","title":"Jade Buddha Da Hong Pao Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2023 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 50 grams\u003cbr\u003eType: Premium Wuyi Rock Oolong, Da Hong Pao cultivar - loose leaf\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eJade Buddha Da Hong Pao is a Zheng Yan Cha (Authentic Rock Tea), which is a tea made from bushes grown within the boundaries of the Wuyi National Scenic Area. Toasty and fruity, the aroma of this tea can take your breath away because it is so penetrating. Trying to describe its constituent flavors is difficult because there are too many to identify. Just sit back and enjoy its elegance, its charm, and its long-lasting aftertaste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo learn more about Wuyi Rock Oolong, please \u003ca title=\"Wuyi Rock Oolong\" href=\"\/blogs\/non-pu-erh-teas\/tea-mastery-non-pu-erh-teas\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471419850804,"sku":"04-JADEBU-002","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_jadebuddha_overhead.jpg?v=1780102742"},{"product_id":"kang-yang-chun-liu-an-tea","title":"Kang Yang Chun Liu An Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2010 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eType: Hui Qing Authentic Liu An\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Anhui Province, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced in 2010 and using the traditional packaging of a bamboo basket, this tea is made from the sinensis (or small leaf) variety of tea leaves from Anhui province. 450 grams of leaves are compressed in a small bamboo baskets and wrapped in bamboo leaves to preserve its original flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Liu An possesses very unique flavors of pumpkin seeds, almond and olive. This tea has become mellow and sweet with age. The raw material of this tea was personally selected by Master Chan and is the only non-Pu-erh dark tea produced by him.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"450 gram basket","offer_id":47481165086772,"sku":"16-LIUANT-001","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 grams (loose)","offer_id":47481165054004,"sku":"16-LIUANT-002","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_liuan_cover.jpg?v=1780288393"},{"product_id":"drunken-imperial-concubine-oolong-tea","title":"Drunken Imperial Concubine Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2018 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 50 grams (1.76 oz)\u003cbr\u003eType: Tieguanyin Oolong\u003cbr\u003eProduction region: Anxi, Fujian Province, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare and exclusive Tieguanyin Oolong is picked during spring from the high mountains of Anxi in Fujian Province. This tea is a traditional high-fired Tieguanyin where the leaves were charcoal-roasted for 22 hours over a 3-day period after the tea processing had been completed. This additional step brings out a bouquet of flavors, including roasted coffee, roasted coconut, burnt sugar, nectar and old agarwood. The aroma is simply intoxicating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-fired Tieguanyin is one of the most labor intensive oolongs, requiring precise skills and years of experience. Few young tea makers today are willing to learn this art, thus diminishing the availability of this kind of tea. The roaster of this tea is Master Chan’s long-time friend. Bana is proud to be able to bring such exquisite and unrivaled Tieguanyin Oolong to our customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea can be steeped many times. It can also be aged and improves with time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471419949108,"sku":"04-DRUNKE-001","price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/drunken_imperial_oolong_fullsizeoutput_29b0.jpg?v=1770524623"},{"product_id":"red-mandarin-ripe-pu-erh-tea","title":"Red Mandarin Ripe Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2013\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 35g (one piece)\u003cbr\u003eType: Ripe (fermented)\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Red mandarin peel is from Xinhui, Guangdong, China, Ripe Pu-erh is from Yunnan, China.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed mandarins and the small green mandarins are the same fruit harvested from the same trees except they are picked at different times of the year. The small green mandarins are picked beginning around July 15, before they are fully ripened, while the red mandarins are picked in September when the fruit begins to ripen, the size has grown larger and the skin has turned a pretty shade of red. Compared with the green mandarin pu-erh, this tea is less tangy and more sweet, blending into a perfect combination with ripe Pu-erh.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mandarins used for this tea are from Xinhui, Guangdong, a region renowned for the mandarin fruit. Entirely hand-crafted, premium ripe pu-erh was selected to combine with the red mandarin to enhance the overall quality of the resulting tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo brew the red mandarin, we recommend breaking it into quarters or thirds.  Include both leaves and peel in your pot or cup and brew as directed or according to your preference.  Keep the remaining pieces in an airtight container.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471419981876,"sku":"05-REDMAN-001","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_redmandarin_cover.jpg?v=1779468320"},{"product_id":"heirloom-for-hunter-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"Heirloom for Hunter Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2018 Early Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eType: Raw Pu-erh (unfermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Mengsong, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province|n|\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike fine French wine, Pu-erh improves with age. It makes a good heirloom that can be saved and savored on that special anniversary or birthday. Bana's founder, Linda Louie, named this tea for her grandson, Hunter, to commemorate him turning one year old. There's nothing more memorable than gifting him a special tea cake to celebrate his birthday and as a keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves of this cake were picked from the old trees of my friend, Xiao Cao’s family tea garden in the high mountain of Mengsong. When first sampled this tea, I was impressed with its thickness and denseness. It possesses a pleasant aroma, complex flavors, and a quick and lasting \u003cem\u003ehui gan\u003c\/em\u003e (the cooling sensation in the mouth). Most notably is the \u003cem\u003eqi\u003c\/em\u003e (energy) that makes one feel very relaxed afterward. Every time I drink this tea, it brings smiles to my face. This tea is very pleasant to drink now, but it is anticipated to be an excellent tea in a few years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 gram cake","offer_id":47480896421940,"sku":"06-HEIRLO-001","price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 cake tong","offer_id":47480896454708,"sku":"06-HEIRLO-002","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 gram sample","offer_id":47835660320820,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_heirloomforhunter_cover.jpg?v=1779656180"},{"product_id":"enchantment-of-ancient-trees-ripe-pu-erh","title":"Enchantment of Ancient Trees Ripe Pu-erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2018 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eType: Ripe (fermented) Pu-erh (grade: 1-3) \u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Bulang Mountain, Menghai County, Yunnan Province\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not often that ripe Pu-erh engenders a high degree of excitement but this one is definitely an exception: Thick, dense, bold and so delicious. This tea is made from ancient trees that are around 300 years old.  The leaves have been fermented using the local mountain spring water.  After the fermentation process completed, the tea was further stored for three years to stabilize its overall quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium leave source, perfect fermentation process, and good post-fermentation care are key ingredients for a good ripe Pu-erh.  This tea has it all.  As Master Chan advised Linda Louie, “I believe\u003cem\u003e The Enchantment of Ancient Trees\u003c\/em\u003e will be the best ripe Pu-erh you will have come across in recent years.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 gram cake","offer_id":47480885706804,"sku":"05-ENCANC-002","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 cake tong","offer_id":47480885739572,"sku":"05-ENCANC-003","price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_enchantmentofancient_cover.jpg?v=1780370131"},{"product_id":"mengsong-spring-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"Mengsong Spring Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2018 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eType: Raw Pu-erh (unfermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Mengsong, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecially pressed for Bana Tea Company by Tea Master Vesper Chan, this tea is made from tea trees over 100 years old in the famous tea-producing region of Mengsong. This tea possesses all the good qualities a standout raw Pu-erh should have:  It is brisk, sweet and full-bodied and has a long savory aftertaste.  It carries delightful flavor notes of sweet almond paste. If you enjoy a cup of tea first thing in the morning, this could be a good wake-up tea because its complex flavors can certainly perk up your palate and invigorate your thoughts and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 gram cake","offer_id":47480885215284,"sku":"06-MENGSP-001","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 cake tong","offer_id":47480885248052,"sku":"06-MENGSP-002","price":186.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_mengsongspring_cover.jpg?v=1779842257"},{"product_id":"old-bush-shoumei-longevity-eyebrow-white-tea","title":"Old Bush Shoumei 2017 White Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2017 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 50 gram (1.76 oz) \u003cbr\u003eType: White Tea - mini cake\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Fuding, Fujian Province, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShoumei is a type of white tea that is made with more mature leaves. Aged Shoumei is the most popular aged white tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis aged Shoumei is made from tea bushes that are left to grow naturally in high elevation mountains. The bushes are not pruned and no chemicals are used. This tea is USDA organic certified.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBana sourced this tea in 2017. The tea was aged in the same area where it is grown until it was pressed into these mini 50g round cakes. The size of a chocolate chip cookie, this tea is mellow with a sweet finish. Brew it any way you want, this tea is still delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471420178484,"sku":"03-SHOMEI-001","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_shoumei_cover.jpg?v=1779928658"},{"product_id":"18-qing-bing-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"18 Qing Bing Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2018 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eType: Raw Pu-erh (non-fermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Menghai and Lincang, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea Master Vesper Chan's 88 Qing Bing (88 Raw Cake) is recognized as an iconic tea cake in modern Pu-erh history. (For the story on the unique history of 88 Qing Bing, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/pu-erh-teas\/the-story-of-88-qing-bing\" title=\"88 Qing Bing\"\u003eplease click on this link\u003c\/a\u003e). 30 years since the production of the 88 Qing Bing, the entire inventory of 30,000 cakes have been sold. To continue the legend of 88 Qing Bing, Master Chan created the 18 Qing Bing as it's worthy successor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced from a blend of tea leaves personally selected by Master Chan from the Menghai and Lincang tea-producing regions, this tea is expected, like its predecessor, to have good aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003ehui gan \u003c\/em\u003e(cooling sensation) of this tea is it's most prominent characteristic.  It is quick and crisp in its onset and yet long lasting. Unlike other raw Pu-erh with more floral notes, this tea is more woodsy in its taste, with smoke and incense notes in the background.  An incredibly relaxing and smooth experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cakes come in two sizes: 288 gram and 128 gram.  We also offer a 50 grams of leaves broken from cake, or a 10 gram sample.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"388 gram cake","offer_id":47480883380276,"sku":"06-18QING-002","price":264.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"128 gram cake","offer_id":47480883347508,"sku":"06-18QING-001","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":47827185074228,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 gram sample","offer_id":47827185106996,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_18qingbing_cover.jpg?v=1779467847"},{"product_id":"sweet-rice-scent-ripe-pu-erh-tea","title":"Sweet Rice Scent Ripe Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2016\u003cbr\u003eSize: 10 coins (~80 grams)\u003cbr\u003eType: Ripe (fermented) Pu-erh \u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sweet Rice Leaf,\" grown in the mountains of China's Yunnan Province, is known for its natural scent that is akin to that of sweet rice. Chopped up Sweet Rice leaves are added to Pu-erh leaves during fermentation. The result is a ripe Pu-erh that offers a warming and sweet rice scent. This tea is pressed in 8g mini coins and is convenient for use at home, in the office or during travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea was previously wrapped in red foil. The new delivery is wrapped in gold foil. The tea is the same, only the wrapper has changed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471420637236,"sku":"05-SWEETR-001","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_sweetrice_cover2.jpg?v=1779656180"},{"product_id":"speechless-euphoria-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"Speechless Euphoria Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2015 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 100 gram cake\u003cbr\u003eType: Raw Pu-erh (unfermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: Premium\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Da Xueshan, Lincang County, Yunnan Province\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been said that \"good tea can intoxicate its devotees.\" The best teas come from trees that grow in pristine and remote high mountains. These exquisite teas provide you with a feeling of being settled and refresh, heightening your senses to nature’s tranquility and beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpeechless Euphoria is selected from old-growth tea trees nestled in the deep forests of Yunnan’s high mountains. It is lush, velvety, full-bodied with a rich lotus scent. This tea will infuse you with palpable energy (\u003cem\u003eCha Qi\u003c\/em\u003e) and surprise you with its distinct tea quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in an individual cake or a twin-pack.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 gram cake","offer_id":47480418664500,"sku":"06-SPEECH-001","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 cake twin pack","offer_id":47480418697268,"sku":"06-SPEECH-002","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 gram sample","offer_id":47842512076852,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_speechlesseuphoria_cover2.jpg?v=1779928658"},{"product_id":"2019-still-love-you-ripe-pu-erh-tea","title":"2019 Still Love You Ripe Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2019 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 100 grams\u003cbr\u003eType: Ripe Pu-erh (fermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Menghai, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eUsing leaves picked from tea trees between 100 to 200-years-old, and adding an infusion made from Agarwood and Sweet Rice Scent Leaf, this tea is smooth and mellow without the strong earthy taste that is typical in young ripe pu-erhs. The addition of Agarwood and Sweet Rice Scent Leaf offers a sweet and woodsy finish, contributing to a feeling of calm and contentment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“2019” and “Still Love You” are homophones in Mandarin. Master Vesper Chan produced this tea to express his gratitude to his supporters for the past 30 years since he started his tea business.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471421095988,"sku":"05-2019ST-001","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_2019stillloveyou_cover.jpg?v=1779656180"},{"product_id":"handsome-spring-leaf-raw-puerh-tea","title":"Handsome Spring Leaf Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2019 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 100 grams\u003cbr\u003eType: Raw Pu-erh (unfermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Mengsong, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eThe year this tea was harvested, Mengsong, as well as other tea producing regions in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan experienced a drought, drastically reducing output for the spring harvest.The good news is that teas produced during a drought are more intense in flavor. Leaves picked from centuries old tea trees in high mountains of Mengsong, this tea is rich, full-bodied, complex, and offers a quick and strong hui gan (minty mouth sensation).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 gram cake","offer_id":47835561984052,"sku":"06-HDSOME-001","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 cake tong","offer_id":47835562016820,"sku":"06-HDSOME-002","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 gram sample","offer_id":47835562049588,"sku":"06-HDSOME-003","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_handsomespring_cover.jpg?v=1779767312"},{"product_id":"golden-needles-white-lotus-ripe-pu-erh-tea","title":"Golden Needles White Lotus Ripe Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2013 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 200 grams\u003cbr\u003eType: Ripe Pu-erh (fermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Bulang Mountain, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe leaves from this tea were selected from young arbor trees ranging from 50 to 80-years old, grown naturally in the high mountains of the Bulang region. Because of the pristine growing conditions of the tea trees, this tea is clean, flavorful and mellow.  It carries a light cooling '\u003cem\u003egan\u003c\/em\u003e', and leaves a floral aroma in the cup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"200 gram cake","offer_id":47824734453812,"sku":"05-GLDNEE-001","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":47824734486580,"sku":"05-GLDNEE-002","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 cake tong","offer_id":47824734519348,"sku":"05-GLDNEE-003","price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_goldenneedles_cover.jpg?v=1779468036"},{"product_id":"worthy-fragrance-ripe-pu-erh-tea","title":"Worthy Fragrance Ripe Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2012 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 357 grams\u003cbr\u003eType: Ripe Pu-erh (fermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tea is a blend of leaves from three famous tea regions in Xishuangbanna: He Kai, Pa Sha and Ban Pen. Made from old trees, this tea is rich, flavorful and durable, lasting many infusions. What stands out about this tea, however, is the palpable cooling sensation felt in the throat after a few sips. This sensation brings about a relaxed and comfortable experience that calls for a second cup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"357 gram cake","offer_id":47669159133236,"sku":"05-WORTHY-001","price":182.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":47669159166004,"sku":"05-WORTHY-002","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_worthyfragrance_cover.jpg?v=1779468145"},{"product_id":"string-of-pearls-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"String of Pearls Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2020 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight:  50g (1.75 oz) (10 5 gram pearls)\u003cbr\u003eType:  Raw Pu-erh (unfermented)\u003cbr\u003eProduction area:  Mengsong, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, some Pu-erh teas are pressed into single-serving balls called Dragon Pearls. These pearls are carefully pressed individually by hand to avoid any breakage of the tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves that are used to press into the 5 gram dragon pearls are selected from old growth tea trees and are, thus, clean, sweet, and rich. Beautifully wrapped in our Bana wrapping paper, the pearls are easy to carry around and no measuring of the leaves is necessary for brewing. This is a tea that combines quality, convenience, and elegance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471421554740,"sku":"06-STRING-001","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_stringofpearls_cover.jpg?v=1779767313"},{"product_id":"ruyi-ripe-pu-erh-tea","title":"Ruyi Ripe Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2020 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eType: Ripe Pu-erh (fermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Bulang Mountain, Menghai County, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRuyi in Chinese means best wishes. Hope this tea will bring you all the best!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea meets all the criteria for a quality ripe pu-erh. The raw materials are picked from the sustainable, eco tea region in Bulang Mountain. The fermentation of this tea is conducted by a very experienced tea master, who ferments the leaves to perfection. Additionally, this tea is blended with older vintage leaves between 2015 to 2019, making this tea a uniquely delicious tea to drink now or to consume after further aging. Smooth, clean, and simply delicious, this tea has a rich mouth-feel and a soothing and cooling finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"120 gram cake","offer_id":47478839083060,"sku":"05-RUYIRI-001","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 cake box","offer_id":47478839115828,"sku":"05-RUYIRI-002","price":351.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_ruyi_cover.jpg?v=1779468313"},{"product_id":"lapsang-souchong-smoked-black-tea","title":"Lapsang Souchong Smoked Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eType: Black Tea\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 50 grams\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Tongmu, Wuyi Shan, Fujian Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea was not only one of China’s great inventions, it was also a great source of export income during the last few centuries. Created by serendipity, Lapsang Souchong was the original ancestor of all black teas and the first to be imported by the Europeans starting in the 1600s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthentic traditional Lapsang Souchong (or Zhengshan Xiaozhong) is produced in Tongmu, a nature reserve within Wuyi Mountain in Fujian Province. The prominent characteristic of a traditional Lapsang Souchong is leaves are meticulously smoked with pine wood. The best Lapsang Souchong is one that offers layers of pine smoke, longan (Dragon Eye) fruit, and floral scent. Sadly, the majority of the Lapsang Souchong available in the United States are of the heavily-smoked variety, which mostly uses leaves from outside of Wuyi Mountain. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBana is very proud to present authentic traditional Lapsang Souchong from Tongmu. Production of this style of Lapsang Souchong is very limited due to the amount of labor and the skills involved in the production. Brewed to a clear amber hue, the tea offers a bouquet of pine smoke and tropical fruit that is balanced and savory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471421751348,"sku":"02-LAPSAN-001","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_lapsang_cover.jpg?v=1780288392"},{"product_id":"yu-le-raw-pu-erh","title":"Yu Le Raw Pu-erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2020 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 100 grams\u003cbr\u003eType: Raw Pu-erh Tea (unfermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eThe Chinese term for \"Yu Le\" depicts the joy of a school of fishes swimming freely in the water. Yu Le also describes how this tea gives one that same free and unrestrained feeling after having finished a cup. 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This is a collector's edition because pressed leaves create a more stable aging condition for the leaves and are better able to retain their fragrance and character. This brick is made from old arbor trees and its production was closely supervised by Master Vesper Chan. The 2010 and 2011 editions of this tea have enjoyed great popularity in Hong Kong and China. Smooth and rich, this tea offers a bold full body with a subtle sweet aftertaste that lasts up to 10 infusions. This tea possesses all the necessary elements to be aged into a fine ripe Pu-erh tea in the coming years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea brick is pressed tightly and requires some effort to break. Those who undertake the excavation will find a surprise waiting inside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBamboo Gift Box Available\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor an additional $10, Bana is offering a lovely bamboo gift box made specifically for the Chang-an Brick. The lid is embellished with a handsome design. 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