3X 2026 Spring Laomane Raw Puer
$45.00
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Description
Made from a blend of 3 x Danzhu material (Sanzhu? Tri-tree?), this tea is 100% bitter varietal Laomane forest tea. It goes without saying that this is easily the most bitter of our many Laomane options for 2026, packing a punch on the level of a heavyweight title fight. If you’re just starting to dip your toes into the world of sheng puer, then you are absolutely in the wrong place. Your nearest safe exits are here and here.
While a portion of its power comes in the form of an expected bitterness, it also has a strong energy and a rich flavour. All three trees are situated deep in the forest, with one in particular being considered “wild” after barely being cultivated over the last few centuries. Representing about 1/3 of the blend, this tree contributes significantly to the tea’s unique untamed flavour.
Far from one dimensional, a pleasant fragrance rewards those who can look past (or endure) the bitterness. Both the bitterness and fragrance coexist well, transforming throughout the session rather than just punishing the drinker.
If you’ve worked your way through the rest of our Laomane teas this year and thought “I wonder how much further this goes?”, here’s your answer.
Limited in quantity, this tea is available as 50g loose maocha only.
$0.90/gram
Picking Period: March 25-April 6
Region: Laomane, Yunnan
One of the five villages that make up the Banzhang villages, Laomane separates itself from the domineering and renowned Laobanzhang, with a more noticeable kuwei (pleasant bitterness).
Even though the region has both bitter and “sweet” varietal tea trees, both can be considered firmly on the bitter side of the tea scale, and in most cases are picked together to give a more complete overview of the land. The only time bitter trees are picked separate are for commissions, some gushu, or single tree pickings (danzhu).
When blended with tea from some of the other villages, like Banpen, Laomane also plays a key role in dialing in a “Laobanzhang” flavour.
We spent considerable time in Laomane this year, not just drinking tea, but taking part in the local Bulang New Year celebration as well (泼水节). As a result, we came away with a healthy selection of teas from the region that span several processing styles. Laomane teas are unique regardless of how they’re processed, which makes comparisons between these even more captivating.
For a direct comparison of the same material in various forms and deeper dive into all things Laomane, we highly recommend picking up a set that includes our sheng, shou, white and black teas, all in a convenient one-click package.
And for a comparison between tree age, we recommend comparing this tea with our Bitter End Pro Gushu.
For a more approachable version of this tea, those who are bitter-curious can opt for our Soft Power, which is comprised of the huangpian pickings (older yellow leaves that are sorted out) and has reduced bitterness.
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| Weight | 50 g |
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