{"product_id":"xin-ban-zhang-sheng-puerh","title":"Xin Ban Zhang Sheng Puerh","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSun-dried apricots and sandalwood smoke. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSheng\u003c\/em\u003e, or \"raw,\" puerh is known for its expressive flavor profile. In contrast to \u003cem\u003eshou,\u003c\/em\u003e or \"ripe,\" puerhs, \u003cem\u003esheng \u003c\/em\u003etea is meant to age slowly over time instead of being converted to \u003cem\u003eshou \u003c\/em\u003evia a direct fermentation production process. Because of the long aging timeline mellowing out the final product, puerh tea that's destined for \u003cem\u003esheng \u003c\/em\u003eproduction is selected for its particularly bold flavors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea, from the \u003cem\u003eXin Ban Zhang\u003c\/em\u003e, or \"New\" Ban Zhang, region is a great showcase for the distinct peach and apricot-forward flavors native to Yunnan Province. It's also a great introduction to \u003cem\u003esheng\u003c\/em\u003e puerhs, as the broader appellation (compared to the smaller \"Old\" \u003ca title=\"Imperial Tea Court Ban Zhang Sheng Puerh\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imperialtea.com\/products\/ban-zhang-sheng-puerh?xin-ban-zhang\"\u003eBan Zhang\u003c\/a\u003e area) means that it's available at a more accessible price point. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit notes rest at the forefront of the palate and stay with you after the finish. In between, there is a distinct bold flavor that combines with the fruit notes to elevate the experience into something truly complex. It's meant to be enjoyed for many steeps, with the first infusion showing more of the smokiness and brashness, and later steeps revealing more sweetness. If you would like to age this tea, store it in a clean, dry vessel that will protect it while allowing it to breathe; like an unglazed yixing clay storage container. Rest assured it'll only get better over time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBREWING SUGGESTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile puerh teas can typically hold up to boiling temperatures, we actually prefer to brew this \u003cem\u003esheng\u003c\/em\u003e puerh at a lower temperature. Doing so prevents the bitter notes from becoming overly harsh, and allows the fruit notes to come through naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that this tea has large leaves, so you'll need a wide body brewing vessel to let them fully unfurl and infuse properly. We recommend starting with the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 53.2524%; height: 180px;\" width=\"100%\" height=\"49\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.1224%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAmount of Leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0612%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e4 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.1224%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAmount of Water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0612%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e8 ounces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 30.1094px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.1224%; height: 30.1094px;\"\u003eSteeping Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0612%; height: 30.1094px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e80C\/176F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 30.1094px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.1224%; height: 30.1094px;\"\u003eSteeping Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0612%; height: 30.1094px;\"\u003e3 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways adjust to your personal preferences!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eORIGIN\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYunnan Province, China\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tea Court","offers":[{"title":"1 OZ","offer_id":50710946971868,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 LB","offer_id":50710947004636,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/4702\/7932\/files\/XinBanZhang.png?v=1780173736","url":"https:\/\/www.imperialtea.com\/products\/xin-ban-zhang-sheng-puerh","provider":"Imperial Tea Court","version":"1.0","type":"link"}