Bana Tea Company Limited Edition Premium Raw Pu-erh (Puer, Puerh) Tea Cake - 2008 Vintage, Early Spring Harvest (200 Grams) - All Natural

Sometime during China's Tang Dynasty, about 1300 years ago, it was noticed that broad leaf teas transported from Yunnan Province (along what is known as the "Tea Horse Road") to China's then capital city, Chang'an, Tibet and other destinations, underwent a unique transformation during the long journeys. The taste of the brew from these tea leaves actually became smoother and more distinctive. This tea, known as Pu-erh tea, became highly sought-after by the Tang Court, the literati and the nobility. Pu-erh tea came to be known as the "King of Tea" for good reason. High quality Pu-erh is still in great demand by tea connoisseurs and is one of the few teas that, like wine, improves and becomes smoother over time. Although the price of premium Pu-erh reflects the high quality of the tea, drinking Pu-erh tea can have an economical side too; A portion may be brewed over and over again (from 10 to 15 times). For each subsequent brewing, just infuse the tea for a little longer. Bana Tea Company's Limited Edition 2008 Vintage tea cake is made from grade one premium quality tea leaves harvested from 100 to 400-year old tea trees from China's Yunnan Province. The very high quality of these tea cakes make them perfect for aging. The brewed tea is a peach-yellow color and presents a crisp delicate dried apricot flavor. The aroma of the tea is both refreshing and stimulating. This tea is best consumed in the morning or with a meal. This is a "raw" Pu-erh, which is to be contrasted with "ripe" Pu-erh that is fermented artificially. The tea cake comes in a beautiful ribboned gold-accented container and makes a very impressive and proud gift for all occasions. This 200 gram tea, perfect for storage and aging, comes with brewing and storage suggestions.