Tucked deep in the Nan Nuo mountains lies Bangma – a town entirely populated by the ethnic Hani minority. A history steeped in tea culture and an abundance of ancient tea trees contribute to highly-coveted annual puerh harvest. Centuries old tea trees spend the majority of the year developing their potent nutrients in preparation for the annual harvest.
This incredibly rare and superbly smooth leaf is only plucked once in the Spring, when its… Read more
Tucked deep in the Nan Nuo mountains lies Bangma – a town entirely populated by the ethnic Hani minority. A history steeped in tea culture and an abundance of ancient tea trees contribute to highly-coveted annual puerh harvest. Centuries old tea trees spend the majority of the year developing their potent nutrients in preparation for the annual harvest.
This incredibly rare and superbly smooth leaf is only plucked once in the Spring, when its vegetal potency is at its peak. Year after year, prices continue to rise for this prized Bangma leaf, as word spreads of its smoothness and ageing quality. A nutty aroma of pistachio pairs well with a sweet, shiitake flavor, then finished with a subtle afterthought of juniper…
Very limited supply! Sourced exclusively for us by the famous explorer and author of The Ancient Tea Horse Road, Jeff Fuchs, who maintains a healthy supply of Bang Ma in his personal collection…
Notes: pistachio, shiitake, juniper
Infusion: 200ºF / 93ºC for 30 seconds
Origin: Bangma, Nannuo Mountains, Yunnan Province, China
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