2018 Banzhang Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g Yunnan Shou Puer 班章熟茶
2018 Banzhang Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g Yunnan Shou Puer 班章熟茶
2018 Banzhang Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g 班章熟茶
A mature 2018 Yunnan ripe Pu-erh / shou puer in the traditional 357g Seven Sons cake format. Built around a Banzhang-style profile, this tea is designed as a practical aged shou with a thick aroma, mellow body and smooth fermented depth.
Tea type: Ripe Pu-erh / Shou Puer
Year: 2018
Origin style: Banzhang, Yunnan
Format: Compressed round tea cake
Net weight: 357g
Taste & aroma
The cup is full and rounded with a rich mature-tea aroma, soft earthy-woody depth and a gentle sweetness through the finish. Several years of storage have helped settle the fermented character, making the tea smooth and easy to drink across repeated infusions.
How to brew
Gongfu: Break off 6–8g with a tea pick. Use a 100–150ml gaiwan or small teapot with water at 95–100°C / 203–212°F. Rinse briefly, then begin with a 10–15 second infusion. Lengthen later steeps gradually.
Everyday teapot: Use about 5g per 300ml of boiling water and steep for 3–4 minutes. Re-steep several times, increasing the time for later infusions.
When to drink
This mellow ripe Pu-erh is especially comfortable after breakfast, after lunch or during a relaxed evening tea session. It is also a good daily choice when you want a darker, fuller tea without the sharper structure of young raw Pu-erh.
Food pairing
Pair with roasted nuts, dates, dark chocolate, sesame pastries, mooncake, dim sum, roast meats or mushroom dishes. Richer and toasted flavours sit naturally beside the tea’s smooth mature profile.
Storage & aging
Store the cake in a clean, dry, ventilated and odor-free place away from direct sunlight and excess humidity. Keep it in tea paper, a dedicated tea box or a well-managed ceramic jar. Stable storage helps preserve its settled character and allows gradual continued development.
Tea-room styling & gifting
The cream-and-red wrapper and classic 357g form suit New Chinese, Zen, vintage tea-house and collector-style interiors. Display one wrapped cake upright on a dark timber or ceramic stand beside a gaiwan and tea pick. The 2018 vintage also makes it a substantial gift for Pu-erh drinkers who enjoy mature shou tea.
FAQ
Is this raw or ripe Pu-erh?
This is ripe Pu-erh / shou puer.
What year is it?
2018.
How much does one cake weigh?
357g.
What does it taste like?
Rich, mellow and smooth, with mature fermented depth, gentle sweetness and a rounded finish.
Do I need a tea knife?
Yes. A tea pick or tea knife makes it easier to portion the compressed cake.
Can it continue aging?
Yes. Keep it clean, dry, ventilated and protected from strong odors, sunlight and excess humidity.
