{"title":"map-bangwai","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"spring-2021-bangwai-single-trees","title":"Spring 2021 Bangwai Single Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2021, big trees from the ancient tea gardens of Bangwai\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA unique terroir, reminding of both Jingmai and Yiwu\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood overall balance between fragrance, mouthfeel and depth; complex and soft. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eBangwai is located halfway between Jingmai and Mengku, in the North of Lancang County. The place is famous for a single huge tea tree, thought to be 1700 years old. An impressive sight for sure, but not leaves you can get in your gaiwan. The tree is harvested once a year under government supervision, and its tea is out of reach. You would need serious connections and boatloads of banknotes to access this material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eWhile most people visit the area to contemplate the wisdom of this unique tree, Bangwai has a small area covered in ancient tea gardens, in which the trees are of a good size; bigger than what you’d find in Jingmai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eI always thought low of Bangwai area. It is famous for the single big tree, but the bulk of the production comes from young natural tea gardens, similar to those we own in Jingmai. You can find plenty of such tea in the markets of Pu’er City. The ancient garden material, however, is hard to access. For the most part, you won’t find it on the tea markets. The production is low and tends to be sold directly to private buyers in the big cities of China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eWe met a well-established tea producer from Bangwai, no less than the owner of the huge tree. She runs a tea factory in the village, and presses her own cakes with the best material available: the largest trees from their ancient tea gardens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eThis tea was an eye-opener, never had we tried such a complex and deep tea from that area. It is not cheap for sure, but worth it in our opinion. In terms of taste, it is a mix of Jingmai and Yiwu, in which you get the best of both world. It features a complex fragrance, medium thickness, a velvety mouthfeel with no bitterness, low astringency, and a great Huigan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eIt is surely an area to try, away from the beaten path, with a unique profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmerleaf","offers":[{"title":"357g cake","offer_id":43956529135803,"sku":"21年 春 邦崴单株 357克","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20g sample","offer_id":43956529168571,"sku":"21年 春 邦崴单株 20克","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/products\/DSCF5433.jpg?v=1669277706"},{"product_id":"spring-2023-bangwai-small-trees","title":"Spring 2023 Bangwai small trees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2023, natural tea gardens of Bangwai\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA unique terroir, reminding of both Jingmai and Yiwu\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePleasant mouthfeel, soft character and good endurance \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great daily drinker if you like a solid mouthfeel with plenty of upfront sweetness. Despite the young age of the trees, the soup feels decently thick and has a characteristic fruity fragrance. This is the kind of tea you can enjoy for hours, using long steeping times, it fits well both gongfu and grandpa brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eBangwai\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eBangwai is located halfway between Jingmai and Mengku, in the North of Lancang County.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/Bangwai_1024x1024.jpg?v=1686563969\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eThe place is famous for a single huge tea tree, thought to be 1700 years old. This tree attracts many visitors. Tea gardens of different ages are scattered around the mountains at a high altitude. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF5148_1024x1024.jpg?v=1686564143\" alt=\"Bangwai village\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eThe tea has a soft character with a good fragrance. It can remind of Jingmai and Yiwu tea mixed together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmerleaf","offers":[{"title":"357g cake","offer_id":44640527843515,"sku":"23年 春 邦崴小树 357克","price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20g sample","offer_id":44640527876283,"sku":"23年 春 邦崴小树 20克","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF2147.jpg?v=1686564357"},{"product_id":"spring-2023-bangwai-big-trees","title":"Spring 2023 Bangwai big trees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2023, old tea gardens of Bangwai\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA unique terroir, reminding of both Jingmai and Yiwu\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood depth, soft texture and salivation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is mainly about the mouthfeel. The tea soup is active on the gums and leaves a trail of sweetness as it goes down the throat. Pleasant to drink on a hot day, it has a good cooling effect. No bitterness and low astringency. Good endurance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eBangwai\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eBangwai is located halfway between Jingmai and Mengku, in the North of Lancang County.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/Bangwai_1024x1024.jpg?v=1686563969\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eThe place is famous for a single huge tea tree, thought to be 1700 years old. This tree attracts many visitors. Tea gardens of different ages are scattered around the mountains at a high altitude. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF5148_1024x1024.jpg?v=1686564143\" alt=\"Bangwai village\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eThe tea has a soft character with a good fragrance. It can remind of Jingmai and Yiwu tea mixed together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmerleaf","offers":[{"title":"357g cake","offer_id":44640863649979,"sku":"23年 春 邦崴大树 357克","price":134.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20g sample","offer_id":44640863682747,"sku":"23年 春 邦崴大树 20克","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF2148.jpg?v=1686566075"},{"product_id":"spring-2024-bangwai-single-tree","title":"Spring 2024 Bangwai Single Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2024, late March\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis batch of 8kg comes from a single tea tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent sweetness, cha qi and chracteristic 'wu wei'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoose leaf mao cha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eBangwai was one of the most satisfying tea mountain we features in 2023. Thanks to our good relationship with the farmer, we managed to secure the picking of a huge tea tree growing there. The harvest yielded 8kg of dry tea. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust like many single tree productions, this one has a narrow tasting profile, you shouldn't expect complexity here. What you will get is depth instead, the mouthfeel is both present and inexistent; a rare characteristic called 'Wu Wei', a feel of emptiness in the cup highly sought-after by the Yiwu enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a tea for beginners. If you are only beginning your journey, you might only find a bland cup of water with a faint aroma here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet, if you are enjoying puerh tea for the body feel and the uniqueness of this family, you will be in for a wonderful ride.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmerleaf","offers":[{"title":"70g pouch","offer_id":45883051409595,"sku":"","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF8062.jpg?v=1712909476"},{"product_id":"spring-2024-bangwai-small-trees","title":"Spring 2024 Bangwai small trees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2024, natural tea gardens of Bangwai\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA unique terroir, reminding of both Jingmai and Yiwu\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePleasant mouthfeel, soft character and good endurance \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great daily drinker if you like a solid mouthfeel with plenty of upfront sweetness. Despite the young age of the trees, the soup feels decently thick and has a characteristic fruity fragrance. This is the kind of tea you can enjoy for hours, using long steeping times, it fits well both gongfu and grandpa brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eBangwai\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eBangwai is located halfway between Jingmai and Mengku, in the North of Lancang County.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/Bangwai_1024x1024.jpg?v=1686563969\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eThe place is famous for a single huge tea tree, thought to be 1700 years old. This tree attracts many visitors. Tea gardens of different ages are scattered around the mountains at a high altitude. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF5148_1024x1024.jpg?v=1686564143\" alt=\"Bangwai village\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eThe tea has a soft character with a good fragrance. It can remind of Jingmai and Yiwu tea mixed together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmerleaf","offers":[{"title":"357g cake","offer_id":46202405322939,"sku":"24年 春 邦崴小树 357克","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g sample","offer_id":46202405355707,"sku":"24年 春 邦崴小树 20克","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF0360.jpg?v=1717642241"},{"product_id":"spring-2024-bangwai-big-trees","title":"Spring 2024 Bangwai big trees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2024, old tea gardens of Bangwai\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA unique terroir, reminding of both Jingmai and Yiwu\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood depth, soft texture and salivation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is mainly about the mouthfeel. The tea soup is active on the gums and leaves a trail of sweetness as it goes down the throat. Pleasant to drink on a hot day, it has a good cooling effect. No bitterness and low astringency. Good endurance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eBangwai\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eBangwai is located halfway between Jingmai and Mengku, in the North of Lancang County.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/Bangwai_1024x1024.jpg?v=1686563969\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eThe place is famous for a single huge tea tree, thought to be 1700 years old. This tree attracts many visitors. Tea gardens of different ages are scattered around the mountains at a high altitude. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF5148_1024x1024.jpg?v=1686564143\" alt=\"Bangwai village\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eThe tea has a soft character with a good fragrance. It can remind of Jingmai and Yiwu tea mixed together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmerleaf","offers":[{"title":"357g cake","offer_id":46202581090491,"sku":"24年 春 邦崴大树 357克","price":126.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g sample","offer_id":46202581123259,"sku":"24年 春 邦崴大树 20克","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF0372.jpg?v=1717658249"},{"product_id":"spring-2024-bangwai-single-trees","title":"Spring 2024 Bangwai single trees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2024, late March\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend of six big trees from Bangwai. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent sweetness, cha qi and chracteristic 'wu wei'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eIn early Spring 2024 we released a batch harvested from a single big tree. The producer sent us the harvest of six trees processed individually. We sold part of the biggest one's harvest as a single tree loose leaf tea, and blended all the rest to press these cakes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you got the chance to try the single tree mao cha early on, you can compare its taste with this cake.  You can also compare it with our big tree and small tree productions. The trees used for the single tree production yielded on average 4kg of dry tea, which is quite significant. In Jingmai, it's rare to get more than 2 kg out of a single tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tasting profile feels like an upgrade over the bangwai big trees: more intensity, great body feel, very relaxing. Bangwai is a great value for soft teas, we're happy to be able to offer this terroir at three different price points. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmerleaf","offers":[{"title":"357g cake","offer_id":46238461657275,"sku":"24年 春 邦崴 单株 357克","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g sample","offer_id":46238511759547,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF0927.jpg?v=1719924170"},{"product_id":"2023-bangwai-ripe","title":"2023 Bangwai Ripe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring and Summer 2022 material, young and old trees mixed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermented in Menghai in 2023, 8 tons pile\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood medicinal fragrance and very warming, soft taste\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea farmer who makes our Bangwai cakes has become a good friend, she often visits us in Pu'er city on the weekends. They have one of the largest tea factories in Bangwai area and produce over ten tons a year. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to a cancelled order in 2022, they got a lot of tea on their hands. They took it to Menghai for fermentation. While we often praise small-batch productions, fermentation works better at scale. There was a time when small-batch fermentation was fashionable in Menghai, but it turned out the results are unstable. All fermentation masters will tell you that the more material available, the better the result. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very affordable ripe Pu-erh that ticks all the boxes at this price range. The naturally soft material of Bangwai area is a good candidate for a smooth and warming fermented tea. It has a decent aromatic complexity, still a bit of Dui Wei (the taste of the fermentation). It will keep smoothing over the months and years. An excellent choice for casual sipping or hungover gongfu sessions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmerleaf","offers":[{"title":"357g cake","offer_id":46377277194427,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20g sample","offer_id":46377277227195,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF5018.jpg?v=1732798565"},{"product_id":"spring-2025-bangwai-single-trees","title":"Spring 2025 Bangwai Single Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the mao cha version of what we will soon press into 357g cakes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great tea for the body, it will make you feel warm and relaxed. Some of the biggest trees available in Bangwai were harvested. The tea is very soft and has a thick texture with no bitterness and low astringency. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmerleaf","offers":[{"title":"70g pouch","offer_id":46613704671419,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/3B2AF0E8-7772-4BE3-BAF5-03DA66B63EBF.jpg?v=1746084140"},{"product_id":"spring-2025-bangwai-single-trees-1","title":"Spring 2025 Bangwai single trees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2025, late March\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend of eight big trees from Bangwai. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent sweetness, cha qi and chracteristic 'wu wei'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most intense tea we offer from Bangwai. It is very smooth and has great depth and Cha Qi. You won't find much in terms of fragrance, it is truly a tea for the body in the vein of Eastern Yiwu. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmerleaf","offers":[{"title":"357g cake","offer_id":46760535851195,"sku":"25年 春 邦崴 单株 357克","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g sample","offer_id":46760535883963,"sku":"25年 春 邦崴单株 20克","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF0927.jpg?v=1719924170"},{"product_id":"spring-2026-bangwai-gushu-black","title":"Spring 2026 Bangwai Gushu Sun-dried Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2026, Mixed-picked ancient garden material from Bangwai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun-dried black, medium oxidation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy sweetness and soft brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThick mouthfeel, good endurance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've enjoyed the Bangwai material in the raw Puerh format for a couple of years now. 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