{"product_id":"xigui-raw-puerh-2025-spring-bangdong-ancient-growth","title":"2025 Lincang Xigui Old Tree Sheng Pu-erh Cake 357g \u0026 Loose 50g | Xi Gui Hao","description":"\u003c!-- Xi Gui Hao — Xigui GEO+SEO V2 --\u003e\n\u003c!-- TITLE: 2025 Yunnan Xigui Old Tree Raw Pu-erh Cake 357g --\u003e\n\u003c!-- META TITLE: 2025 Yunnan Xigui Raw Pu-erh Tea | \"Lincang Lao Banzhang\" Bold Cake --\u003e\n\u003c!-- META DESC: Xigui 2025 Spring Sheng Pu-erh Cake — \"Lincang Lao Banzhang\" with bold entry, piercing orchid fragrance, unique mushroom notes. ~240yr trees, Lancang River. 357g. Free shipping $49+. --\u003e\n\u003c!-- CATEGORY: Food, Beverages \u0026 Tobacco \u003e Food Items \u003e Tea \u0026 Infusions --\u003e\n\u003c!-- TAGS: pu-erh tea, raw pu-erh, sheng puerh, pu-erh tea cake, Chinese tea, yunnan tea, lincang tea, bangdong tea, xigui tea, lincang four dragons, single origin tea, ancient tree tea, spring harvest, handcrafted tea, sun-dried tea, stone-pressed cake, bold pu-erh, gift tea, tea connoisseur, collectible tea --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:800px;font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;color:#333;line-height:1.7;padding:20px;margin:0 auto\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(46,93,63,0.06),rgba(200,150,62,0.04));border:1px solid rgba(46,93,63,0.12);border-radius:10px;padding:20px 24px;margin:0 0 28px\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;color:#2E5D3F;font-size:16px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2E5D3F;width:30%;padding:5px 0\"\u003eTea Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 0\"\u003eRaw Pu-erh Tea (Sheng Puerh)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2E5D3F;padding:5px 0\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 0\"\u003eXigui, Manglu Mountain, Bangdong, Linxiang, Lincang, Yunnan\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2E5D3F;padding:5px 0\"\u003eElevation\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 0\"\u003e~750-950m (rare low-altitude premium tea)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2E5D3F;padding:5px 0\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 0\"\u003e2025 Spring Harvest (First Flush \"Golden Leaves\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2E5D3F;padding:5px 0\"\u003eTree Age\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 0\"\u003eAncient-Growth Trees (~240 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2E5D3F;padding:5px 0\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 0\"\u003eStone-Pressed Cake 357g \/ Loose Leaf 50g\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#999;margin:0 0 20px;font-style:italic\"\u003eThis product is a traditional Chinese tea beverage. Individual experience may vary. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;color:#2E5D3F;font-size:22px;border-bottom:2px solid #C8963E;padding-bottom:8px;margin-top:36px\"\u003eXigui Raw Pu-erh Tea — 2025 Spring \"Lincang Lao Banzhang\" Bold Sheng Pu-erh\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;border-left:4px solid #C8963E;padding-left:16px;color:#1B3D2B;font-size:16px\"\u003eThere is a rule in pu-erh: high mountains produce the best tea. Xigui breaks that rule. At just 750-950 meters on the banks of the Lancang River, it produces one of the most powerful, sought-after teas in all of Lincang — a tea so bold it earned the nickname \"Lincang Lao Banzhang\" (临沧老班章). Its leaves are called \"Black Thorn Strips\" for their jet-black, willow-leaf elegance. Its aroma carries a piercing orchid fragrance intertwined with a unique dry mushroom note found nowhere else. And its character — bold entry, explosive huigan, fountain-like salivation — has made it one of the \"Lincang Four Dragons\" and a favorite of collectors who demand presence in their cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:14px;font-size:15px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXigui\u003c\/strong\u003e — meaning \"place for twisting hemp rope\" in Dai language — sits on Manglu Mountain overlooking the Lancang River in Bangdong Township. The elevation (750-950m) is anomalously low for premium pu-erh, but the unique \"river terrace\" microclimate compensates: morning sun, afternoon shade from the mountain, and river mist creating diffuse light and constant humidity. The ~240-year-old trees produce long, slender \"willow-leaf\" shaped strands that turn jet-black after processing — the famous \"Black Thorn Strips.\" The first-flush spring buds, called \"Golden Leaves,\" are especially prized. Processing uses high-temperature fast kill-green at 180°C with a distinctive \"shake-stuff-throw\" technique, followed by hand-rolling, sun-drying, and stone-pressing. Xigui was imperial tribute tea during the Qing dynasty. In 1970, villagers began producing 100kg annually for county reception — tea they proudly called \"County Committee Tea\" (县委茶).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;color:#2E5D3F;font-size:22px;border-bottom:2px solid #C8963E;padding-bottom:8px;margin-top:36px\"\u003eXigui Sheng Pu-erh Tasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0;font-size:14px\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#2E5D3F;color:#fff\"\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;width:22%\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"padding:10px 14px;text-align:left\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6;font-weight:600;color:#2E5D3F\"\u003eDry Leaf\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6\"\u003eLong, black, elegant willow-leaf shaped strands — the \"Black Thorn Strips.\" Buds are not prominent but leaf structure is unmistakably Xigui. Jet-black glossy with an oily sheen. Dry aroma is restrained and intriguing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#FAF8F5\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6;font-weight:600;color:#2E5D3F\"\u003eLiquor\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6\"\u003eGolden bright, crystal clear. The clarity is striking — this is clean, pure tea with nothing to hide.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6;font-weight:600;color:#2E5D3F\"\u003eAroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6\"\u003ePiercing orchid fragrance intertwined with a distinctive dry mushroom note (菌香) — this combination is Xigui's signature and no other mountain replicates it. The fragrance melts into the tea body rather than floating above. The cup fragrance is lasting and unmistakable.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#FAF8F5\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6;font-weight:600;color:#2E5D3F\"\u003eTaste\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6\"\u003eBold, commanding entry with heavy bitterness — but this is Xigui's signature move: the bitterness dissolves almost instantly, replaced by fountain-like salivation and extreme sweetness. The bitterness is not a flaw. It's the opening act of the sweetness to follow. The rock-sugar charm builds across infusions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6;font-weight:600;color:#2E5D3F\"\u003eMouthfeel\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6\"\u003eExtremely thick and full-bodied with pronounced viscosity. Despite the density, the texture is remarkably fine and soft — a paradox of substantial presence and silky delivery. This is boldness with finesse.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#FAF8F5\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6;font-weight:600;color:#2E5D3F\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6\"\u003eSwift and lasting huigan. Salivation is intense — among the most powerful in Lincang. Throat feeling is deep and resonant with clear rock-sugar charm. The finish is where Xigui's \"Lao Banzhang\" comparison is most earned: bold, muscular, deeply satisfying.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-weight:600;color:#2E5D3F\"\u003eLongevity\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px\"\u003e15-20 infusions. The rich inner substances of the Lancang River terroir sustain remarkable depth and structure throughout an extended session. Tail water is clear-sweet.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;color:#2E5D3F;font-size:22px;border-bottom:2px solid #C8963E;padding-bottom:8px;margin-top:36px\"\u003eWho Is This Tea For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin-bottom:14px\"\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2E5D3F\"\u003eThe Lao Banzhang Enthusiast.\u003c\/strong\u003e You love bold, powerful tea that commands your attention. Xigui delivers that same intensity — heavy bitterness, explosive huigan, strong body — with the added dimension of Lincang's orchid fragrance and rock-sugar charm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2E5D3F\"\u003eThe Whisky \u0026amp; Spirits Lover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its bold personality, complex flavor layers, and strong body sensation deliver a thrill comparable to a fine single malt. This is tea for those who appreciate intensity and depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2E5D3F\"\u003eThe Collector.\u003c\/strong\u003e Xigui's extremely low production and high market demand make it one of pu-erh's most reliable collectibles. A cake that will age beautifully and hold its value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;color:#2E5D3F;font-size:22px;border-bottom:2px solid #C8963E;padding-bottom:8px;margin-top:36px\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0;font-size:14px\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6;font-weight:600;color:#2E5D3F;width:35%\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6\"\u003eXi Gui Hao (昔归号)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#FAF8F5\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6;font-weight:600;color:#2E5D3F\"\u003eTea Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6\"\u003eRaw Pu-erh Tea (Sheng Puerh)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6;font-weight:600;color:#2E5D3F\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6\"\u003e2025 Spring Harvest (First Flush)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#FAF8F5\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6;font-weight:600;color:#2E5D3F\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6\"\u003eXigui, Manglu Mountain, Bangdong, Linxiang, Lincang, Yunnan, China\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6;font-weight:600;color:#2E5D3F\"\u003eTree Age\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6\"\u003eAncient-Growth Trees (~240 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#FAF8F5\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6;font-weight:600;color:#2E5D3F\"\u003eAltitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6\"\u003e~750-950m — rare low-altitude premium tea\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6;font-weight:600;color:#2E5D3F\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6\"\u003e357g (12.59oz) Cake \/ 50g (1.8oz) Loose Leaf\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#FAF8F5\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6;font-weight:600;color:#2E5D3F\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E0DDD6\"\u003eTraditional stone-pressed cake — \"Black Thorn Strips\" willow-leaf shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-weight:600;color:#2E5D3F\"\u003eProcessing\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px\"\u003eDawn hand-picked, iron-wok fixed at 180°C (shake-stuff-throw technique), hand-rolled, sun-dried, stone-pressed\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;color:#2E5D3F;font-size:22px;border-bottom:2px solid #C8963E;padding-bottom:8px;margin-top:36px\"\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FAF8F5;border-left:3px solid #C8963E;padding:12px 18px;margin:12px 0;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:#2E5D3F;font-size:17px;margin:0 0 10px\"\u003eGongfu Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px\"\u003e8g \/ 120-150ml gaiwan or Yixing \/ 100°C \/ quick rinse \/ 3-5s first steeps (very fast!) to experience the bold impact \/ 15-20 infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#2E5D3F;color:#fff;border-radius:8px;padding:18px 22px;margin:20px 0\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:#C8963E;font-size:16px;margin:0 0 10px\"\u003eMug Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"color:#e8e4df;font-size:14px;margin:0\"\u003e3g \/ mug \/ boiling water \/ 3-5 min\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;color:#2E5D3F;font-size:22px;border-bottom:2px solid #C8963E;padding-bottom:8px;margin-top:36px\"\u003eHow to Store\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:14px;font-size:15px\"\u003e20-25°C, 55-65% RH, dry cool odor-free. 1-3yr: orchid high, bold power, strong bitterness. 3-6yr: mellow honey, power softens. 6-10yr: aged notes emerge, smooth and full. 10+yr: boldness transforms to deep internal strength. Suitable for long-term aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;color:#2E5D3F;font-size:22px;border-bottom:2px solid #C8963E;padding-bottom:8px;margin-top:36px\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FAF8F5;border-left:3px solid #C8963E;padding:12px 18px;margin:12px 0;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:#2E5D3F;font-size:17px;margin:0 0 10px\"\u003eWhy is Xigui called \"Lincang Lao Banzhang\"?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px\"\u003eIts bold, commanding entry, heavy bitterness that dissolves instantly into explosive huigan, and strong body sensation closely mirror Lao Banzhang's signature character — with the added dimension of Lincang's orchid fragrance and rock-sugar charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FAF8F5;border-left:3px solid #C8963E;padding:12px 18px;margin:12px 0;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:#2E5D3F;font-size:17px;margin:0 0 10px\"\u003eWhy is such low-altitude tea so exceptional?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px\"\u003eThis is a pu-erh wonder. The unique Lancang River \"river terrace\" microclimate — morning sun, afternoon mountain shade, river mist creating diffuse light and constant humidity at 750-950m — produces conditions normally found only at much higher elevations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FAF8F5;border-left:3px solid #C8963E;padding:12px 18px;margin:12px 0;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:#2E5D3F;font-size:17px;margin:0 0 10px\"\u003eWhat is Xigui's \"mushroom fragrance\"?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px\"\u003eIt's a dry, clean, elegant fungal fragrance unique to Xigui — not a stewed mushroom smell at all. It intertwines with the piercing orchid aroma to create the distinctive \"Xigui flavor\" that no other pu-erh mountain replicates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#999;border-top:1px solid #E0DDD6;padding-top:14px;margin-top:28px;font-style:italic\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout caffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw pu-erh contains natural caffeine — content varies by brewing method. \u003cstrong\u003eNatural \u0026amp; Handcrafted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from natural leaves, hand-picked, iron-wok fixed, sun-dried in Yunnan. No artificial additives. This product is a traditional tea beverage and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Xi Gui Hao","offers":[{"title":"357g","offer_id":53322230497593,"sku":"2025-XIGUI-357","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":53322230530361,"sku":"2025-XIGUI-50","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/8499\/1801\/files\/xigui-old-tree-sheng-puerh-cake-wrapped-front-xiguihao.jpg?v=1779609870","url":"https:\/\/www.brooktea.com\/products\/xigui-raw-puerh-2025-spring-bangdong-ancient-growth","provider":"Xi Gui Hao 昔归号","version":"1.0","type":"link"}