Lao Banzhang Red Tea Dragon Ball

Lao Banzhang Red Tea Dragon Ball

Type: Fully fermented red tea
Origin: Lao Banzhang, Yunnan, China
Weight: 5g per ball
Steeps: 15+ times

Almost no one uses Lao Banzhang, one of the most valuable tea regions in Yunnan, to make red tea.
But so many of our tea friends asked for it that we decided to create a small batch — just for them.

Our tea master at baiyunteahouse used a full fermentation process to bring out the softer, sweeter side of these powerful ancient-tree leaves. The result is a rich, honey-smooth tea with a natural sweetness that lingers through more than 15 infusions.

Each 5-gram dragon ball is easy to brew anywhere — at home, at work, or on the road.
It’s simple, clean, and full of flavor — no special tools needed.

If you’ve ever wondered what Lao Banzhang tastes like as a red tea, this is your rare chance to find out.

This Lao Banzhang red tea has a rich, full-bodied sweetness that stays smooth through every steep.
Its aroma is deep and intense, carrying hints of honey, wood, and warm fruit.
The fragrance lingers beautifully in the cup long after pouring — a classic “hanging aroma” that shows its quality.

Every sip feels round, sweet, and satisfying — powerful yet gentle, just like the mountain it comes from.

Highlights:

• Made from 100% ancient Lao Banzhang tea leaves

• Handcrafted by baiyunteahouse tea masters

• Naturally sweet, full-bodied, and long-lasting

• Limited production — made only once to meet tea lovers’ requests

From Lao Banzhang — The King of Gongfu Tea Gardens

Lao Banzhang is not just a name — it’s a legend. Nestled deep in the mountainous terrain of Bulang Mountain Township, Lao Banzhang village is famed as the “Number One Pu-erh Village in China.”

The region’s high elevation (~1800m), dense vegetation, and abundant mists form a uniquely rich microclimate. With 1,500mm of annual rainfall and a year-round average temperature of 18.7°C, the environment is ideal for ancient tea trees to flourish.

Its soil is dark, fertile, and rich in humus, while remaining breathable—encouraging deep root systems to draw vital minerals and nutrients. The nearby Nada Meng Reservoir, one of the largest natural water sources in the region, provides sustained hydration throughout the year.

This cake is crafted exclusively from first-spring leaves from old trees in the core area of Lao Banzhang village, not blended or spliced. It reflects not only the terroir, but also the untamed power of this "overlord of ancient tea forests."

Final Note — A Ripe Pu-erh with the Soul of a Wild Mountain Warrior

Lao Banzhang is known for its bold, untamed spirit — and that’s often associated with raw Pu-erh.
Yet this ripe Pu-erh captures that same force, now mellowed and deepened by time and fire.

From the richness of its liquor to the quiet power of its aroma, this cake offers not just flavor—but presence.

It does not shout. It hums — with age, with patience, and with the resonance of ancient roots.