Bangdong Century Ancient-Tree Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g Stone-Pressed Sheng Puer 百年古树
Bangdong Century Ancient-Tree Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g Stone-Pressed Sheng Puer 百年古树
Bangdong Century Ancient-Tree Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g 百年古树生茶
A Yunnan raw Pu-erh / sheng puer from the Bangdong tea area near Mengku, pressed into the traditional 357g Seven Sons cake format. Made from sun-dried ancient-tree tea material and stone-pressed by hand, this tea focuses on the clean, aromatic and naturally sweet character associated with Bangdong-area sheng.
Tea type: Raw Pu-erh / Sheng Puer
Origin: Bangdong tea area, Lincang, Yunnan
Tea style: Ancient-tree raw Pu-erh
Pressing: Hand stone-pressed
Format: Compressed round tea cake
Net weight: 357g
Taste & aroma
The liquor is bright and lively with a fresh mountain aroma, floral-honeyed sweetness, a clean mineral edge and a lingering returning finish. The structure is clear without feeling harsh, making the tea well suited to repeated gongfu infusions.
How to brew
Gongfu: Break off 6–8g 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 increase 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 is especially enjoyable from late morning through the afternoon, when its aroma, texture and returning sweetness can be followed across multiple brews. It also suits focused weekend gongfu sessions and comparative tastings of Lincang mountain teas.
Food pairing
Pair with fresh pear, apple, lightly roasted nuts, almond biscuits, steamed dumplings, mild cheeses or simple rice dishes. Lighter foods allow the tea’s floral, honeyed and mineral character to remain clear.
Storage & aging
Keep the cake in a clean, dry, ventilated and odor-free place away from direct sunlight and excess humidity. Store in breathable tea paper, a dedicated tea box or suitable Pu-erh storage. Stable conditions allow raw Pu-erh to continue developing gradually over time.
Tea-room styling & gifting
The ink-wash mountain wrapper and bold 百年古树 calligraphy give this tea a strong traditional aesthetic that suits New Chinese, Zen, wabi-sabi and collector-style interiors. Display one wrapped cake beside celadon, Yixing clay, dark timber or handmade stoneware. The mountain-origin story and full-size 357g format also make it a distinctive gift for raw-Pu-erh drinkers.
FAQ
Is this raw or ripe Pu-erh?
This is raw Pu-erh / sheng puer.
Where is it from?
The Bangdong tea area in Lincang, Yunnan.
How much does one cake weigh?
357g.
How is the cake pressed?
It is hand stone-pressed in the traditional round tea-cake format.
What does it taste like?
Bright and aromatic with floral-honeyed sweetness, clean mineral character 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.
