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Mao Cha - starting material for Pu-erh teas

Banpo Old Village 半坡老寨 – the Heart of Nannuo Mountain 南糯山

Banpo Old Village 半坡老寨 – the Heart of Nannuo Mountain 南糯山

Nannuo Mountain 南糯山 is one of Yunnan’s most celebrated ancient tea mountains, famed for its lush, untouched forests and centuries-old tea trees. Among its villages, Banpo Laozhai 半坡老寨 (Banpo Old Village) stands out as a treasure, producing Pu’er teas that have captivated tea lovers for generations. A cup of Banpo Laozhai 半坡老寨 ancient tree tea is more than just a drink — it’s a taste of centuries of tradition, a bridge between the mountain’s deep forests and the hands of skilled tea makers.

Lao Ban Zhang 老班章 - history and present

Lao Ban Zhang 老班章 - history and present

Laobanzhang Ancient Tea Mountains is located under the administration of Banzhang Village in Bulangshan County 布朗山乡 about 70 km from Menghai County City. It is a place full of history and cultural heritage rich in quality Pu-erh tea known as the "King of Pu-erh Tea". The word "Banzhang" comes from the Dai language: "Ba Zha" which means "fish." The Chinese transliteration is “Banzhang.” In the late 1990s, Pu-erh tea was still a hard-selling tea in Yunnan, and Laobanzhang was hidden in the deep mountains and ancient forests of Menghai County. Tea from Laobanzhang was completely unknown to the world.