2016 Ban Zhang Qiao Mu Peacock Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake (2016 Ban Zhang Qiao Mu Peacock Raw Pu-erh Cake / 2016班章乔木孔雀生饼) is an aged raw Pu-erh crafted from the 2016 harvest of arbor tea trees (Qiao Mu) in the renowned Ban Zhang tea region (Menghai County, Xishuangbanna). Crafted using traditional methods from spring leaf material rich in buds, a decade of natural maturation has developed a deep, full-bodied character with a prominent smoky signature.

Flavor Profile and Exceptional Depth: Thanks to powerful old-tree Ban Zhang raw material and years of careful aging, the liquor brews into a brilliant clear amber-cognac infusion with an inviting aroma of campfire haze, dried pine wood, and wild flowers. The palate gracefully unfolds notes of smoked pears, dried fruits, smoky beeswax, forest moss, and a robust mineral core backed by strong tea energy (Cha Qi). The texture is full-bodied, thick, and oily with low astringency, leaving a lingering sweet finish (Hui Gan). It exhibits impressive steeping endurance, withstanding multiple infusions.

• Tea Type: Aged Raw Pu-erh Tea / Sheng Pu-erh (Pressed Cake / Raw Pu-erh Cake).
• Leaf Source: 2016 Arbor Tree Material (Qiao Mu), Ban Zhang Terroir.
• Origin: Ban Zhang Area, Menghai County, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China.