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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":"millennial-old-tree-from-jingmai-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"Millennial Old tree from Jingmai Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2004 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eType: Raw Pu-erh (unfermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: Premium\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Jingmai Mountain, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe production of this tea was made under the supervision of the famous tea scholar from Yunnan, Mr. He ShiHua. Cakes produced by Mr. He were primarily limited editions and are mostly in the hands of Pu-erh collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste characteristics:\u003cbr\u003eBrewed to a pomegranate hue, this tea is clean, brothy, with a rich mouthfeel. An aroma of incense pervades the early brews, while a lychee peel flavor comes out in the later steeps.  Every sip is followed with a quick \u003ci\u003e\"hui gan\"\u003c\/i\u003e (return sweetness) that lasts for a long time. The \u003ci\u003e\"cha qi\"\u003c\/i\u003e is calming, yet palpable. 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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":"bulang-old-tree-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"Bulang Old Tree Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2021 Autumn Harvest\u003cbr\u003eType: Raw Pu-erh (unfermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Bulang Mountain, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvested and crafted in the fall of 2021, this cake maintains the same exceptional quality of its 2019 edition. It is made from trees about 300 years of age, resulting in a tea that offers rich and layered flavors. What sets this tea apart from other young pu-erh is its texture. Not only is it remarkably smooth and full-bodied, but it is also durable and has a delightful sweet finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 gram cake","offer_id":47480250171444,"sku":"06-BULOLD-001","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 cake tong","offer_id":47480250204212,"sku":"06-BULOLD-002","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_bulangoldtree_cover.jpg?v=1779842255"},{"product_id":"baotang-old-tree","title":"Baotang Old Tree Raw Pu-erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2021 Spring Harvest\u003cbr\u003eType: Raw Pu-erh (unfermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: 1-3\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Baotang Village, Mengsong Township, Menghai County, Yunnan Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmong the villages in Mengsong Township, Baotang Village is particularly well-known for its ancient tea gardens. The indigenous people in the area are mainly of the Lahu tribe, who planted the tea trees centuries ago. The aroma of the dry leaves possesses honey and rose fragrance. The tea broth is brisk, soft, and well-balanced. The initial slight bitterness quickly turns into a sweet aftertaste that comfortably coats your throat. Smell the empty cup after the tea is consumed to continue enjoying the intoxicating aroma this tea offers. This is an incredible raw pu-erh that is ready to be drunk now or to be aged for the future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 gram cake","offer_id":47474455707700,"sku":"06-BAOTAN-001","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 cake tong","offer_id":47474455740468,"sku":"06-BAOTAN-002","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1825\/6948\/files\/bana_baotangoldtree_cover.jpg?v=1779928657"},{"product_id":"stairway-to-heaven-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"Stairway to Heaven Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2020\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 200 grams\u003cbr\u003eType: Raw Pu-erh (unfermented)\u003cbr\u003eGrade: Premium\u003cbr\u003eProduction Area: Man Nai Village, Ma Ba Zhai, Yiwu Township, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYiwu Mountain is famous for its \"plum flavor\" note.  Specifically preserved plum, which Americans may taste as closer to strawberry.  Within the Yiwu mountain is one peak known as Tian Men Shan - the gateway to heaven. 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