{"product_id":"bingdao-laozhai-black-tea","title":"Bingdao Laozhai Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully layered Yunnan black tea with golden honey sweetness, delicate florals, and an exceptionally silky, velvety texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen tea drinkers hear the name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBingdao Laozhai (冰岛老寨)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, they usually think of raw Puerh. Located in \u003cstrong\u003eMengku Town, Shuangjiang County, Lincang, southwestern Yunnan,\u003c\/strong\u003e Bingdao Laozhai is one of China's \u003cstrong\u003emost sought-after tea villages\u003c\/strong\u003e, celebrated for its historic tea gardens, old Mengku Large-Leaf tea trees, and distinctive rock-sugar sweetness and fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut here's something particularly interesting: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis is Bingdao Laozhai tea processed as black tea rather than raw Puerh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBingdao Laozhai is \u003cstrong\u003ethe original village among the five villages\u003c\/strong\u003e commonly associated with Bingdao tea. As demand for Bingdao tea grew, the name expanded to include four neighboring villages, but\u003cstrong\u003e the original village remains especially prized \u003c\/strong\u003eand the \u003cstrong\u003equality is a league of its own.\u003c\/strong\u003e With its limited tea-growing area and old-tree heritage, authentic Bingdao Laozhai tea is \u003cstrong\u003eamong the most expensive and sought-after teas in Yunnan\u003c\/strong\u003e. The broader Bingdao village area is home to thousands of old tea trees, including trees more than 100 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people know Bingdao for its famous raw Puerh and its signature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erock sugar sweetness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. When the same tea-growing origin is expressed through black tea processing, however, that sweetness takes on a different character. Instead of the familiar deep, malty, chocolate-like profile often associated with black tea, \u003cstrong\u003ethis tea reveals a beautiful golden honey-like sweetness with layers of delicate blossom aroma and subtle fruit notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first thing you'll notice is the inviting aroma of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejuicy nectarine, cocoa, orange blossom, and honey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tea is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilky and exceptionally full-textured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, coating the tongue with a thick, velvety mouthfeel. Rather than tasting heavy or overly dark, it unfolds with a prounounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egolden honey sweetness, soft orange blossom florals, hints of stonefruit,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a delicate buttery shortbread pastry note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs you swallow, a \u003cstrong\u003esweet floral honey aftertaste lingers in the mouth\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each sip brings a lovely contrast between its substantial texture and its light, colorful flavor profile. It's a black tea that feels both satisfying and elegant, with plenty of complexity without becoming overpowering or overly dark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this tea especially fascinating is how its sweetness reflects the character Bingdao is famous for. The renowned rock sugar sweetness of Bingdao raw Puerh takes on a golden honey-like expression here, offering a different way to experience this celebrated tea origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow We Recommend Brewing It Gongfu Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend using a small gaiwan or teapot to explore its layers of fragrance, sweetness, and texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVessel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 90–100ml gaiwan or teapot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 200°F (93°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRinse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Quickly rinse the leaves before brewing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst infusion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30–35 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond infusion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubsequent infusions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add 2–5 seconds each time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea can deliver \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat least 6-8 satisfying infusions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e , making every session an opportunity to discover another layer of its character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes: Golden Honey, Orange Blossom, Shortbread Cookie, Necturine, Hint of Cocoa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tea and Whisk","offers":[{"title":"1-oz Sample","offer_id":68049956438259,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":68049956471027,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 oz","offer_id":68049956503795,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":68049956536563,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 oz","offer_id":68049956569331,"sku":null,"price":231.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9486\/0322\/files\/bingdao-laozhai-black-tea-2321972.jpg?v=1793398328","url":"https:\/\/teaandwhisk.com\/products\/bingdao-laozhai-black-tea","provider":"Tea and Whisk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}