Vintage 2004 Liming Tea Factory Ban Zhang Ancient Tree Premium Aged Raw Pu-erh Tea | Sheng Pu erh Natural Dry Aging - 357g
2004 黎明茶厂 班章古树 陈年生普洱茶
Powerful • Thick • Legendary Ban Zhang Terroir
2004 Liming Tea Factory Ban Zhang Ancient Tree Aged Raw Pu-erh Tea is a commanding expression of one of Yunnan’s most revered terroirs. Sourced from old-growth ancient arbor tea trees in Ban Zhang — the famed “King of Pu-erh” region — this vintage cake showcases the bold strength, penetrating aroma, and powerful Cha Qi that define true Ban Zhang Sheng.
Crafted by Liming Tea Factory (黎明茶厂) during the boutique-era peak of early-2000s Pu-erh production, this aged raw pu-erh tea has undergone more than twenty years of clean, natural dry aging. Its once-intense character has matured into a well-balanced, richly layered tea with both strength and refinement. Each session reveals resonant forest depth, warm woodiness, mineral density, and a long, sweet return that signals genuine ancient-tree origin.
This 2004 vintage Ban Zhang Aged Sheng Pu-erh is a compelling choice for collectors, connoisseurs, and anyone seeking a classic, powerful aged Ban Zhang tea with strong aging potential and historical authenticity.
✓ Authentic 2004 Ban Zhang Ancient Tree Material — True region-specific strength with unmistakable Ban Zhang character.
✓ 20 Years Natural Dry Aging — Deep, clean maturity with smooth transformation in this premium aged raw pu-erh tea.
✓ Thick, Powerful Tea Body — Dense liquor with penetrating minerality and resinous depth.
✓ Commanding Ban Zhang Cha Qi — Strong energy, warming power, and lasting vitality.
✓ Collector-Grade Liming Factory Cake (357 g) — Stable structure and excellent long-term investment value.
A bold, mature, and authentically powerful Ban Zhang vintage, the 2004 Liming Ancient Tree Sheng Pu-erh offers exceptional depth, long aging potential, and a pure expression of elite Yunnan mountain tea. A premium aged raw pu-erh tea suitable for serious collectors and seasoned Pu-erh tea drinkers.
2004 黎明茶厂 班章古树 陈年生普洱茶
Powerful • Thick • Legendary Ban Zhang Terroir
2004 Liming Tea Factory Ban Zhang Ancient Tree Aged Raw Pu-erh Tea is a commanding expression of one of Yunnan’s most revered terroirs. Sourced from old-growth ancient arbor tea trees in Ban Zhang — the famed “King of Pu-erh” region — this vintage cake showcases the bold strength, penetrating aroma, and powerful Cha Qi that define true Ban Zhang Sheng.
Crafted by Liming Tea Factory (黎明茶厂) during the boutique-era peak of early-2000s Pu-erh production, this aged raw pu-erh tea has undergone more than twenty years of clean, natural dry aging. Its once-intense character has matured into a well-balanced, richly layered tea with both strength and refinement. Each session reveals resonant forest depth, warm woodiness, mineral density, and a long, sweet return that signals genuine ancient-tree origin.
This 2004 vintage Ban Zhang Aged Sheng Pu-erh is a compelling choice for collectors, connoisseurs, and anyone seeking a classic, powerful aged Ban Zhang tea with strong aging potential and historical authenticity.
✓ Authentic 2004 Ban Zhang Ancient Tree Material — True region-specific strength with unmistakable Ban Zhang character.
✓ 20 Years Natural Dry Aging — Deep, clean maturity with smooth transformation in this premium aged raw pu-erh tea.
✓ Thick, Powerful Tea Body — Dense liquor with penetrating minerality and resinous depth.
✓ Commanding Ban Zhang Cha Qi — Strong energy, warming power, and lasting vitality.
✓ Collector-Grade Liming Factory Cake (357 g) — Stable structure and excellent long-term investment value.
A bold, mature, and authentically powerful Ban Zhang vintage, the 2004 Liming Ancient Tree Sheng Pu-erh offers exceptional depth, long aging potential, and a pure expression of elite Yunnan mountain tea. A premium aged raw pu-erh tea suitable for serious collectors and seasoned Pu-erh tea drinkers.
Aroma: Resinous wood, incense, aged bark, soft smoke, camphor
Taste: Powerful yet balanced Ban Zhang bitterness → transformed into thick sweetness, forest resin, warm minerality, and aged depth
Texture: Dense, silky, layered structure with strong presence
Aftertaste: Long, penetrating huigan with camphor, sweet and enduring strength
Ban Zhang is revered for producing Pu-erh with extraordinary strength, complexity, and Cha Qi.
What Defines Ban Zhang Teas:
- Strong bitterness that quickly transforms into deep sweetness
- Thick, oily liquor
- Forest resin & mineral-rich body
- Warm, penetrating mountain energy
- Distinctive “three-stage profile”: bitter → sweet → lingering
This 2004 vintage Ban Zhang Aged Pu-erh captures these characteristics with rare authenticity and maturity.
- Real Ban Zhang ancient-tree origin
- Produced during Liming’s respected early-2000s period
- 20 years of stable natural dry aging
- Strong, thick, resinous body
- Powerful yet refined Cha Qi
- Highly collectible 357 g vintage cake
- Rare material no longer widely available
Early steeps deliver intense forest resin and Ban Zhang strength.
Middle infusions reveal deep sweetness, warm wood, and mineral depth.
Later steeps smooth into a sweet, aged clarity with long-lasting throat sweetness.
For a full brewing guide:
👉 Pu-erh Brewing Guide (Beginners & Experts)
The 2004 Liming Tea Factory Ban Zhang Ancient Tree Aged Raw Pu-erh Tea stands as a powerful testament to Ban Zhang’s legendary reputation. Harvested from old-growth ancient arbor trees in Xishuangbanna and crafted by the respected Liming Tea Factory, this vintage Sheng Pu-erh reflects the craftsmanship and authenticity of the early-2000s boutique Pu-erh renaissance.
During this era, Ban Zhang material was still accessible to select tea factories, allowing producers like Liming to create cakes that captured the mountain’s raw, commanding essence before global demand made such material scarce. This tea was traditionally sun-dried, hand-processed, and stone-pressed, preserving the raw power of true Ban Zhang terroir.
Over more than two decades of natural dry storage, its youthful intensity has evolved into a refined, well-balanced aged Pu-erh tea. The liquor now displays layered notes of resinous wood, incense, aged minerality, dried fruit sweetness, and subtle smoke, balanced with a clean, warming finish.
Its Cha Qi is unmistakably Ban Zhang: strong, penetrating, and deeply grounding — a warm force that settles into the body with clarity and strength. This makes the 2004 Liming Ban Zhang both a meditative tea and a collector’s treasure, offering a rare balance between aged mellowness and mountain power.
Rich in history, strength, and authenticity, this vintage cake is a true representation of Ban Zhang’s elite heritage and the enduring craftsmanship of Liming Tea Factory.
Tea Type: Aged Raw Pu-erh Tea (Aged Sheng Pu-erh)
Vintage: 2004
Producer: Liming Tea Factory (黎明茶厂)
Region: Ban Zhang Region (班章), Bulang Mountains, Yunnan, China
Tree Type: Ancient Arbor (古树)
Material: First-flush spring leaves from ancient arbor trees
Weight: 357g compressed tea cake
Age & Storage: Natural dry-aged. Clean, natural dry storage.
Recommended Brew Style:Gongfu brewing, 5-7g per session
- Experienced Pu-erh tea drinkers
- Collectors of Ban Zhang and Bulang teas
- Fans of strong, thick, aged Sheng
- Connoisseurs building long-term tea cellars
- Anyone seeking a powerful, authentic vintage aged Pu-erh tea
Deep, resonant, and unmistakably powerful, the Vintage 2004 Liming Tea Factory Ban Zhang Ancient Tree Aged Raw Pu-erh Tea is a commanding expression of one of Yunnan’s greatest mountain regions. A bold, aged raw pu-erh tea with thick body, strong Cha Qi, and elite collectible value. Crafted for serious drinkers and collectors alike.
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