Yuan - Raw 万源

Taste Profile

Bold & Sweet: A robust, sweet taste profile with a powerful, lingering aftertaste.
Rich & Floral: Intense honey sweetness layered with a distinctive, captivating gardenia floral fragrance.

Key Features

A Scent from the Rainforest: Features a unique and sophisticated aroma where rich honey notes intertwine with a fresh gardenia scent—a direct gift from its pristine, ecological origin.
Untouched Ecosystem Tea: Grown in the primeval rainforests of Brown Mountain (布朗山) at 1800-1900m, sourced from 150-year-old ancient trees. This wild environment contributes to its pure, vibrant character.
Vitality in Every Sip: The tea soup is a clear, brilliant gold, and the infused leaves are tender and even, signaling high quality and active, lively energy.

Simple Brewing Guide

This young, potent raw tea is best brewed with slightly cooler water to highlight its floral sweetness and avoid harshness.

Rinse & Awaken: Place 4-6 grams of tea in a warmed pot. Quickly rinse with 90-95°C (194-203°F) water and discard immediately. This cleanses and opens the leaves.
First Infusions: For the first 3-4 brews, use 90-95°C water and steep very briefly, starting from 10-15 seconds. Pour out completely after each steep.
Later Infusions: Gradually increase the steeping time by 5-10 seconds for each subsequent brew. This tea offers many flavorful infusions, with the aroma and taste evolving beautifully.

Why You'll Love It

Discover a Unique Aroma: The unexpected and delightful gardenia fragrance offers a truly distinctive tasting experience.
Taste Pure Origin: It delivers the bold, unadulterated essence of an ancient, protected rainforest ecosystem.
A Dynamic Tea for Any Occasion: Its invigorating and complex profile makes it a perfect companion for focused work or sharing in social gatherings.

PRICE

$179.00

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size

216G

The Making Process

Withering
Fresh leaves are spread thin to gently reduce moisture. Precision is key to preserving the tea’s complex inner qualities.

Kill-Green
Hand-fired in iron woks to stop oxidation. A tea master’s skill removes grassy notes while locking in natural aroma and enzymes.

Rolling
Leaves are carefully rolled to release inner juices—essential for full flavor. For Bang Zhang's thick leaves, pressure and timing are finely tuned.

Sun-Drying
Under open sunlight, never oven-dried. This signature step gives Pu-erh its "sun-kissed" character and preserves vitality for aging.

Steam-Pressing
Tea is steamed and pressed into cakes. This shapes the tea and creates the ideal micro-environment for slow, natural fermentation.

Aging Potential
Once pressed, Bang Zhang tea evolves over years. Its rich foundation allows flavors to deepen from bold to smooth, gaining value with time.

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The Craft Behind "Banzhang: King of Pu-erh"

The title “Banzhang King” is earned not only through its exceptional terroir, but also through the masterful application of time-honored craftsmanship to its superior leaves.

Leaf Selection
Only the first spring harvest from ancient tea trees is chosen, with a standard of one bud and two leaves—ensuring a rich, balanced concentration of flavor compounds.

Handcrafted Expertise
From fixing to rolling, every step is performed by hand by experienced masters. For example, to balance Banzhang’s intense cha qi (tea energy), the kill-green process requires advanced skill in alternating tossing and covering techniques.

Preserving Vitality
The entire craft of raw tea centers on maximizing the preservation of the leaf’s natural vitality—the foundation for its remarkable aging potential over decades.

Pure Fermentation
When crafting ripe Pu-erh, Banzhang ancient tree leaves undergo cleaner, smaller-batch fermentation techniques such as above-ground or bamboo-basket fermentation. This higher-cost approach ensures a purer, more refined "Menghai taste," free from any off-notes sometimes found in traditional large-pile fermentation.

How to Brew Pu-erh Tea

1. Warm the teaware
Pour hot water into your cup and teapot to preheat them, then discard the water.

2. Rinse the leaves
Place the tea leaves into the pot, fill with hot water, and immediately pour off the water completely. This step awakens the leaves and is not for drinking.

3. Brew the tea

Refill the pot with hot water.
For ripe Pu-erh: use just-boiled water.
For raw Pu-erh (young tea): wait about 30 seconds after boiling before using the water.

4. Steep & serve
Let the tea steep for about 10–15 seconds, then pour all the liquid into your cup to drink. Do not leave the leaves soaking in water.
For subsequent infusions, slightly increase the steeping time each time.

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Tea Details

Origin:

Bulang Mountain, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China

Harvest Time:

2020

Aroma:

Honey, Gardenia

Liquor Color:

Rich golden with oily shine

Taste:

Sweet, bold

Tea Bush:

300-year-old Yunnan large-leaf

Tea Garden:

Menghai, 1600–2100m altitude

Certified Organic:

100% natural and organic, B Corp certified, and FDA registered

Storage:

Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight

Shelf Life:

Improves with age

Morning’s Finest Leaves

In the quiet of early morning, while the leaves are still cool with dew, our harvesters gently handpick the most tender shoots.

Leaves picked at dawn are at their freshest — soft, vibrant, and full of life. This careful timing helps preserve the tea’s most delicate flavors, capturing its true character in every cup.

Heritage. Handcrafted

In an age of growing industrialization, we remain devoted to the art of handcrafting tea, following each step of the traditional process with care and precision. Our artisans believe that only through decades of experience, the touch of skilled hands, and the patience of time can the finest tea be created — tea that carries the soul of ancient traditions. At Antrilea, every leaf is crafted entirely by hand, not just in pursuit of perfection, but to honor and preserve the heritage of Pu-erh.

The People Behind

High in the remote mountains, our tea Growers live closely with ancient tea trees, caring for them like their own children. Through years of quiet devotion, a deep bond has formed — one of trust, patience, and mutual giving. The trees offer their finest leaves, and the farmers, in return, protect them with love.Humble, resilient, Positive and kind, our Growers reflect the spirit of Pu-erh tea itself — warm, lasting, and full of character.

Mr. Lee

Miss. Wong

Mr. Chow

Miss. Zhao

Brewing & Drinking Guide

PREPARATION

3-8g (0.11-0.28 oz)

450-1000ml

212°F / 100°C

5-10 s

Brewing Guide

Raw Pu-erh is best enjoyed after meals to help reduce greasiness and support fat metabolism. For optimal taste and benefits, avoid drinking it cold.

Drinking Guide

Use a 1:15 ratio in a covered bowl, or 1:18 in a purple clay teapot. Generally, 3-8g (0.11-0.28 oz) of tea can be brewed with 450-1000ml of water per steep.

Your every order matters

At Antrilea, we believe every cup of tea can be a small step toward a greener world. That’s why we’ve partnered with The Good API, a platform that helps businesses support verified environmental initiatives, such as global reforestation.

While we don’t tie donations directly to purchases, we’re committed to regularly contributing to this cause as our business grows. Each contribution supports tree-planting projects that restore ecosystems, support biodiversity, and help combat climate change.

Together with our community, we aim to nurture not only the culture of tea, but also the future of our planet.

FAQ

General Information

Who is Antrilea？

Antrilea is a premium Pu-erh tea brand with over 20 years of tea-making heritage. The brand remains committed to hand-harvesting spring tea leaves from centuries-old tea trees grown in the high mountains of Yunnan, China. Each batch is traditionally handcrafted to preserve the authenticity and depth of flavor. In 2023, Antrilea achieved B Corp certification, reflecting its commitment not only to profit but also to social value and sustainable development.

Where is Antrilea？

Our tea originates from the core Pu-erh regions of Yunnan, including Bulang Mountain, Banzhang, and Mengsong in Xishuangbanna. We manage over 4,300 mu (approximately 285 hectares) of ancient tea gardens at elevations ranging from 1,600 to 2,100 meters. The tea trees, aged between 100 to 300 years, have withstood the test of time and continue to thrive. Their resilience infuses each tea leaf with strength, complexity, and character.

What does Antrilea’s B Corp certification (No. 50 in China) mean?

Antrilea is proud to be a Certified B Corporation—a global mark of businesses that meet the highest standards of social and environmental impact. Certified by the nonprofit B Lab, the B Corp seal recognizes companies that balance profit with purpose.

We became B Corp certified in 2023, a milestone that reflects our deep commitment to sustainability, transparency, and ethical sourcing.

From day one, our tea has been about more than just flavor. We source only from ancient tea trees high in the mountains of Yunnan, handpick leaves during the spring season, and craft each batch using traditional, fully manual techniques. Our approach honors both nature and the communities we work with.

Being a B Corp means we hold ourselves accountable—not just to our customers, but to our planet and future generations.

Tea & Food Safety

What is Raw Pu-erh?

Raw Pu-erh is made from large-leaf tea varieties grown in Yunnan. The fresh leaves undergo processes such as pan-firing (kill-green), rolling, shaping, and sun-drying to produce what’s known as “Maocha” (rough tea). This Maocha is then pressed into various shapes like cakes, bricks, tuo (nest), pearls, or squares. As a non-fermented tea, raw Pu-erh retains a fresh, astringent character that ages and transforms over time.

What is Ripe Pu-erh?

Ripe Pu-erh is a type of post-fermented tea made from large-leaf tea varieties native to Yunnan, China. It undergoes a special process known as "wet piling" and fermentation, which transforms the tea's character over time. The resulting tea has a reddish-brown liquor, a smooth, mellow taste, and distinct aromas such as aged notes, jujube fragrance, and a natural sweetness.

How should I drink raw and ripe Pu-erh tea?

Raw Pu-erh: Best enjoyed after meals—it helps cut through grease and supports digestion. Just try not to drink it cold, as it can be a bit harsh on the stomach.

Ripe Pu-erh: Great first thing in the morning or after eating. It’s super flexible—you can drink it hot, let it cool down, or even add a few ice cubes if that’s your style.