2017 Bangdong Semi-Aged Raw Puer

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One of the more alluring aspects of puer is the ageing process and seeing how it changes over time. One variable that impacts this is the nature of the base material, while storage conditions and parameters affect the outcome over the years ahead.

To illustrate this, this Bangdong raw puer uses the exact same material, both pressed and left to age as loose maocha under identical conditions (Kunming dry storage) since 2017. We recommend picking up 2 sets if possible – one to drink and compare now, as well as a second set to further the experiment longer. If storing longer, we recommend keeping the bags open for air exchange, but in an enclosed space like a tea jar.

Aside from being educational, this tea is also highly enjoyable. Bangdong is one of our favourite villages in the Lincang area, and the source of material for several of our earlier releases, including 2015 Winter Wings, 2019 Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good, 2020 Bonbon, 2021 Body & Soul and 2/3 of our In the Mood Stuffed Mandarins.