Sometime during China's Tang Dynasty, about 1300 years ago, it was noticed that broad leaf teas transported from Yunnan Province (along what is known as the "Tea Horse Road") to China's then capital city, Chang'an, Tibet and other destinations, underwent a unique transformation during the long journeys. The taste of the brew from these tea leaves actually became smoother and more distinctive. This tea, known as Pu-erh tea, became highly sought-after by the Tang Court, the literati and the nobility. Pu-erh tea came to be known as the "King of Tea" for good reason. High quality Pu-erh is still in great demand by tea connoisseurs and is one of the few teas that, like wine, improves and becomes smoother over time. There are two types of Pu-erh tea: Ripe Pu-erh is tea that has undergone an accelerated fermentation process while Raw Pu-erh has not and is/has been allowed to undergo natural fermentation over time. Bana Tea Limited Edition 2008 Vintage tea was harvested from 100 to 400-year old tea trees from Jinggu Mountain, Simao Prefecture in China's Yunnan Province. Made from grade one tea (the highest grade of tea), these leaves brew into a peach-yellow concoction with a crisp delicate dried apricot flavor. The aroma of this raw tea is both refreshing and stimulating. Bana Tea Limited Edition 2008 Vintage tea normally is manufactured in traditional 200 gram tea cakes. This beautifully-designed box contains 50 grams of the grade one tea that has been segmented into convenient ready-to-brew portions. It is a good tea to enjoy in the morning or when you need a brief hiatus from a hectic routine.
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