Description
This is a premium blend that we’ve named “Ba Wang” 霸王, which means something like “Badass King.” “Ba Wang” is a sort of neo-classical pu-erh tea cake title. After all, imitation can be the highest form of flattery! Although there are many cakes called “Ba Wang,” I think you’ll agree ours is among the best!
Composed of tea from 7 different regions (Menghai, Yi Wu, Simao, and Lincang), this cake is bitter, sweet and chocolatey with warm cha qi, thick body and a long-lasting mouthfeel. We think you’ll enjoy this tea and consider it worthy of adding to your collection for aging.
Brewing guide
Gongfu (recommended)
- 6–7 grams per 100 ml
- 100 °C
- Two quick rinses recommended, especially in 2026
- Start with 8–10 second infusions and lengthen gradually
- Expect 8–10 infusions with strong, even character
Western
- 4–5 grams per 300 ml
- 100 °C for 3–4 minutes
- Re-steep 2–3 times
Thermos style
- 1–1.5 grams per 100 ml
- Use boiling water and steep for 30-60 minutes
In Summary
- Name: 2026 Yunnan Sourcing “Ba Wang” Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake
- Region: A blend of 7 different regions (Menghai, Yi Wu, Simao, and Lincang)
- Harvest year: 2025
- Wet pile: late 2025
- Pressing Date: April 6th, 2026
- Net weight: 357 grams per cake (previous Ba Wang pressings are all 250 grams)
- Packaging: matching gift box included
- Production Quantity: 896 cakes
- Gift Box and Wrapper Packaging: Design by Marcello Crispino
Previous pressings of “Ba Wang” can be found here:
- 2019 Yunnan Sourcing “Ba Wang” Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake
- 2021 Yunnan Sourcing “Ba Wang” Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake
- 2023 Yunnan Sourcing “Ba Wang” Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake
- 2024 Yunnan Sourcing “Ba Wang” Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake
- 2025 Yunnan Sourcing “Ba Wang” Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake
Each cake comes in a free matching gift box that features the full uncropped illustration by the artist. The matching gift box is not available for purchase separately. NOTE: If the gift box arrives with creases or cosmetic blemishes we cannot provide a free replacement.
This tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission click on this link.
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