{"product_id":"2021-banzhang-golden-strip-raw-pu-erh-300g-yunnan-sheng-puer-班章黄金条生茶","title":"2021 Banzhang Golden Strip Raw Pu-erh – 300g Yunnan Sheng Puer 班章黄金条生茶","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2021 Banzhang Golden Strip Raw Pu-erh – 300g 班章黄金条生茶\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 2021 Yunnan \u003cstrong\u003eraw Pu-erh \/ sheng puer\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw Pu-erh \/ Sheng Puer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Banzhang, Yunnan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compressed tea strip \/ bar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTaste \u0026amp; aroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to brew\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday teapot:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to drink\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea-room styling \u0026amp; gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long rectangular format and gold presentation box give this tea a strong architectural look that works well in \u003cstrong\u003eNew Chinese, Zen, contemporary and collector-style tea interiors\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this raw or ripe Pu-erh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is raw Pu-erh \/ sheng puer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat year is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much tea is included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e300g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the flavour profile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClean and refreshing with restrained floral aroma, clear sweetness, relatively low bitterness and a lingering returning finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it continue aging?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Keep it clean, dry, ventilated and protected from strong odors, direct sunlight and excess humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ClayZenith","offers":[{"title":"300g Golden Strip","offer_id":62657463517265,"sku":"CZ-PUER-BANZHANG-GOLDSTRIP-2021-300G","price":79.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/6297\/6849\/files\/2021-banzhang-golden-strip-raw-puer-300g-01.jpg?v=1789703626","url":"https:\/\/clayzenith.com\/products\/2021-banzhang-golden-strip-raw-pu-erh-300g-yunnan-sheng-puer-%e7%8f%ad%e7%ab%a0%e9%bb%84%e9%87%91%e6%9d%a1%e7%94%9f%e8%8c%b6","provider":"ClayZenith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}