Spring 2025 Lao Ban Zhang Tall Arbor Ancient Tree Raw Pu-erh Tea | Honey-Orchid & Wild Floral Aroma - 200g
Harvested in early Spring 2025 from tall-arbor ancient-tea trees in the legendary Lao Ban Zhang village, this raw pu-erh tea showcases the power, sweetness, and commanding energy that have earned LBZ the title “King of Pu-erh” (普洱之王). These high-canopy ancient trees grow deep in the Bulang Mountains, producing thick, mineral-rich leaves with exceptional aroma density, wild floral fragrance, and remarkable cha qi.
Pressed into an elegant 200 g cake, this tea offers everything LBZ is famous for: honey-orchid aroma, intense sweetness, refined bitterness, and explosive returning sweetness (强劲回甘). A rare, high-end Sheng Pu-erh for collectors and enthusiasts seeking true mountain power balanced with floral elegance.
✓ True Lao Ban Zhang Origin — Classic “王者之气” power unique to authentic LBZ raw pu-erh tea.
✓ Tall-Arbor Ancient Trees — High-canopy ancient tea brings deeper aroma and richer compounds.
✓ Honey Orchid + Wild Floral Notes — Signature LBZ fragrance with sweet, complex floral layers.
✓ Thick, Oily, Full-Body Mouthfeel — Strong but refined, with bitterness that transforms into sweetness.
✓ 200 g Cake for Aging — Ideal for long-term storage to develop even greater sweetness and depth.
Potent, floral, and deeply sweet, 2025 Lao Ban Zhang Raw Pu-erh captures the essence of Lao Ban Zhang’s ancient mountains. A powerful, elegant raw pu-erh tea built for collectors, connoisseurs, and those who appreciate strength, clarity, and long-lasting mountain energy.
Harvested in early Spring 2025 from tall-arbor ancient-tea trees in the legendary Lao Ban Zhang village, this raw pu-erh tea showcases the power, sweetness, and commanding energy that have earned LBZ the title “King of Pu-erh” (普洱之王). These high-canopy ancient trees grow deep in the Bulang Mountains, producing thick, mineral-rich leaves with exceptional aroma density, wild floral fragrance, and remarkable cha qi.
Pressed into an elegant 200 g cake, this tea offers everything LBZ is famous for: honey-orchid aroma, intense sweetness, refined bitterness, and explosive returning sweetness (强劲回甘). A rare, high-end Sheng Pu-erh for collectors and enthusiasts seeking true mountain power balanced with floral elegance.
✓ True Lao Ban Zhang Origin — Classic “王者之气” power unique to authentic LBZ raw pu-erh tea.
✓ Tall-Arbor Ancient Trees — High-canopy ancient tea brings deeper aroma and richer compounds.
✓ Honey Orchid + Wild Floral Notes — Signature LBZ fragrance with sweet, complex floral layers.
✓ Thick, Oily, Full-Body Mouthfeel — Strong but refined, with bitterness that transforms into sweetness.
✓ 200 g Cake for Aging — Ideal for long-term storage to develop even greater sweetness and depth.
Potent, floral, and deeply sweet, 2025 Lao Ban Zhang Raw Pu-erh captures the essence of Lao Ban Zhang’s ancient mountains. A powerful, elegant raw pu-erh tea built for collectors, connoisseurs, and those who appreciate strength, clarity, and long-lasting mountain energy.
Aroma: Honey orchid, wild mountain flowers, forest resin, mineral depth
Taste: Thick sweetness, bold bitterness transforming into sweetness, camphor coolness, rock sugar clarity
Texture: Dense, oily, powerful yet smooth
Aftertaste: Explosive huigan, long cooling sensation, persistent mouth-watering sweetness
Lao Ban Zhang (老班章) stands at the top of Pu-erh’s hierarchy, producing teas renowned for their strength, clarity, and unmistakable mountain qi.
What Makes Lao Ban Zhang So Powerful?
- Mineral-rich Bulang soil → creates thick, potent leaves
- Ancient trees (100–300+ yrs) → layered complexity
- High canopy growth → stronger sun exposure, richer polyphenols
- Wild-arbor environment → deeper floral and resin-like aromatics
- Rare production → extremely limited supply
Lao Ban Zhang raw pu-erh tea is famous for its:
- Strong bitterness → rapid sweetness transformation
- Explosive returning sweetness
- Intense cha qi
- Honey-orchid fragrance
- Deep floral + mountain-herbal aroma
Lao Ban Zhang Sheng Pu-erh is not just a tea. It is an experience — powerful, commanding, unforgettable.
This 2025 Lao Bang Zhang Raw Pu-erh tea is exceptional because:
- Tall-arbor ancient trees — rare and highly sought after
- Spring 2025 first flush — highest freshness and active compounds
- Unique honey-orchid aroma — the hallmark of premium LBZ Sheng tea
- Balanced bitterness + sweetness — strong but elegant
- High aging value — builds sweetness, depth, and harmony over the years
- Perfect 200 g format — collector-friendly and ages efficiently
A masterpiece for anyone seeking a powerful, floral, commanding raw pu-erh tea.
Early Steeps
Powerful aroma; bitterness and sweetness strike simultaneously; orchid and forest resin appear immediately.
Middle Steeps
Liquor becomes thick, oily, full-bodied; deep sweetness and cooling camphor rise from the throat.
Late Steeps
Long-lasting huigan, bright mineral sweetness, wild mountain florals, steady cha qi.
Ideal for both beginners and experienced Pu-erh drinkers.
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Perfect for slow Gongfu sessions where complexity and power unfold cup by cup.
From the legendary Lao Ban Zhang Village in Yunnan’s Bulang Mountains, this 2025 tall-arbor ancient tree (高杆古树) raw Pu-erh tea represents the unmatched power, purity, and prestige that have earned Lao Ban Zhang its title as the “King of Pu-erh” (普洱之王). Grown in the protected ancient-tree groves at the very core of the village, these towering trees produce thick, mineral-rich leaves that embody the true strength and depth of Bulang’s high-mountain terroir.
The first infusion bursts with a bold honey–orchid fragrance, rising from the cup with unmistakable LBZ intensity. This is followed by rich wild-floral sweetness, penetrating clarity, and a clean, forceful energy found only in authentic Lao Ban Zhang Sheng Pu-erh tea. The Lao Ban Zhang tea’s vibrant Cha Qi is powerful yet refined — uplifting the mind, warming the body, and leaving a deep, resonant impression long after each sip.
As the session unfolds, the liquor becomes denser and more aromatic, showcasing Lan Ban Zhang’s iconic structure:
bitterness that transforms instantly into sweetness, long cooling sensations, resin-like complexity, and an explosive returning sweetness.
Stone-pressed in Spring 2025 using traditional techniques, this tea preserves the full integrity of its ancient-tree material. Over time, it will continue to evolve — developing thicker body, deeper sweetness, softer edges, and richer floral complexity as the years pass. For Pu-erh collectors, this is a Pu-erh tea with exceptional aging potential.
A true expression of Lao Ban Zhang’s mountain power, LBZ 2025 is crafted for connoisseurs who seek authenticity, strength, and the unmistakable presence of ancient Bulang forests. It is a tea that does not whisper — it speaks with clarity, authority, and the wild heart of the mountain itself.
Tea Type: Raw Pu-erh (Sheng Pu-erh)
Harvest: Spring 2025
Pressing: 2025
Region: Lao Ban Zhang Village Core Region, Bulang Mountains, China
Tree Type: Tall-Arbor Ancient Trees (高杆古树)
Material: First-flush spring leaves from ancient arbor trees (gu shu)
Weight: 200g compressed tea cake
Age & Storage: Excellent aging potential and deepens sweetness & aroma over years
Recommended Brew Style: Gongfu brewing, 5-7g per session
- Serious Pu-erh collectors
- Connoisseurs seeking authentic Lao Ban Zhang
- Drinkers who enjoy powerful, floral raw pu-erh tea
- Fans of strong bitterness + fast sweetness transformation
- Those who appreciate deep cha qi and mountain energy
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