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2025 Chen Sheng Lao Ban Zhang - "Three Seals" Edition
The 2025 “Chen Sheng Lao Ban Zhang” carries the essence of eighteen years of classic heritage, marked by its “Three Seals” (三顆章).
Lao Ban Zhang ancient tree tea is inherently gifted. This year, favorable climatic conditions have further enhanced its outstanding quality. Upon opening the package, the aroma is instantly captivating and pleasantly fragrant, a harmonious mix of honey (蜜香 - mixiang) and orchid fragrance (蘭香 - lanxiang). The resulting tea liquor exhibits a richer flavor and a more complex layering, offering a truly astonishing mouthfeel.
Tasting Journey
Initial Taste: Sharp as a Sword (初嘗•鋒芒如劍)
The moment the tea liquor enters the mouth, the wild mountain energy (山野氣韻 - shanye qiyun) surges forth, like a gale from the Bulang mountains sweeping over the throat and tongue. This is the characteristic "dominance" or "tea energy" (霸氣 - baqi) of Lao Ban Zhang. It mirrors the early struggles in life—only by experiencing the initial bitterness can one truly appreciate the returning sweetness (回甘 - huigan).
Second Stage: Profound as the Sea (再品⋅深邃如海)
After the third steep, the tea liquor gradually becomes thicker and richer. The honey and orchid aromas interweave, and the throat sensation (喉韻 - houyun) advances like a deep tide. This is akin to the refinement of middle age; shedding superficiality reveals true, deep substance (底蘊 - diyun).
Lingering Finish: Long as a Song (回味•綿長如歌)
Even after more than ten steeps, the tea energy (茶氣 - chaqi) continues to linger, inducing a rapid saliva production (生津 - shengjin) in the mouth. This is the gift bestowed by time—as the saying goes: “A true Tea King is never noisy, but unforgettable.”
Product Specifications
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Year: 2025 Spring Harvest
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Raw Material: Carefully selected head-spring (first flush) ancient large-tree tea (大樹茶 - dashu cha), with fat buds and leaves, rich in internal substances.
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Nourishment: Rainfall during this year's spring harvest was perfectly timed, resulting in a more balanced and full-bodied flavor profile.
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Form: Traditional 357g cake (餅型 - bingxing).
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Collection Potential: Suitable for immediate drinking and long-term storage, becoming increasingly precious as time passes.
