2021 Banzhang Golden Strip Raw Pu-erh – 300g Yunnan Sheng Puer 班章黄金条生茶

2021 Banzhang Golden Strip Raw Pu-erh – 300g 班章黄金条生茶

A 2021 Yunnan raw Pu-erh / sheng puer from the Banzhang tea area, pressed into a distinctive 300g rectangular “Golden Strip” format. The tea combines the structure expected from Banzhang-style sheng with a more approachable profile built around restrained floral aroma, clear sweetness and relatively low bitterness and astringency.

Tea type: Raw Pu-erh / Sheng Puer
Year: 2021
Origin style: Banzhang, Yunnan
Format: Compressed tea strip / bar
Net weight: 300g

Taste & aroma

The liquor is bright and clean with an understated floral fragrance, refreshing sweetness and a smooth, lively finish. The profile is designed around clarity rather than aggressive bitterness, with a gentle returning sweetness that becomes more noticeable across repeated infusions.

How to brew

Gongfu: Break off 6–8g with a tea pick and use a 100–150ml gaiwan or small teapot. Brew with 95–100°C / 203–212°F water. Start with an 8–12 second infusion and lengthen later steeps gradually.

Everyday teapot: Use around 4–5g per 300ml of hot water and steep for 2–3 minutes. Re-steep several times, adding time as the compressed leaf opens.

When to drink

This raw Pu-erh works especially well from late morning through the afternoon, when its clean aroma and returning sweetness can be enjoyed across multiple brews. It also suits focused weekend gongfu sessions and side-by-side tastings with other mountain-origin sheng teas.

Food pairing

Pair with fresh fruit, lightly roasted nuts, almond biscuits, steamed dumplings, mild cheeses or simple rice dishes. Lighter foods keep the tea’s floral sweetness and crisp structure in focus.

Storage & aging

Keep the tea in a clean, dry, ventilated and odor-free place away from direct sunlight and excess humidity. Store in its original wrap, a tea box or breathable Pu-erh storage. Raw Pu-erh can continue to develop in aroma and texture over time under stable conditions.

Tea-room styling & gifting

The long rectangular format and gold presentation box give this tea a strong architectural look that works well in New Chinese, Zen, contemporary and collector-style tea interiors. Display one boxed strip beside dark timber, celadon or handmade stoneware. Its distinctive format also makes it an attractive gift for Pu-erh drinkers who already own traditional round cakes.

FAQ

Is this raw or ripe Pu-erh?
This is raw Pu-erh / sheng puer.

What year is it?
2021.

How much tea is included?
300g.

What is the flavour profile?
Clean and refreshing with restrained floral aroma, clear sweetness, relatively low bitterness and a lingering returning finish.

Can it continue aging?
Yes. Keep it clean, dry, ventilated and protected from strong odors, direct sunlight and excess humidity.