tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808678224257528961.post5982751777232731629..comments2023-08-25T04:46:08.007-07:00Comments on Ancient Tea Horse Road: 2005 Xi-Zhi Hao " Double Happiness" Lao BanZhang Shan ShengBillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04116510823087899683noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808678224257528961.post-42880524089618457422008-09-14T22:05:00.000-07:002008-09-14T22:05:00.000-07:00I could be wrong, but I think the mountain is "Bān...I could be wrong, but I think the mountain is "Bānzhāng"(班章), and "lǎo" (老 as in old) refers to the age of the trees the tea comes from.Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246418566389009505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808678224257528961.post-40063583187319790912008-07-22T21:52:00.000-07:002008-07-22T21:52:00.000-07:00Hello Ecclenser, Thank you for your kind words. As...Hello Ecclenser, Thank you for your kind words. As for your quesion, it is a good one. Lao Banzhang as a following for two reasons, the first being that LB complexity and assertiveness lends itself for it to do so. For instance, pu-erh is said to need a certain degree of bitterness, complexity in terms of flavor and lastly infusion staying power; LB is said to have them all. In addition, LB has a tremendous following also do to the puported chaqi or the affects tea has on the body. I hope this answers your question.<BR/><BR/>Again, thank you for reading! <BR/><BR/>BillBillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04116510823087899683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808678224257528961.post-20565408300816554382008-07-22T20:35:00.000-07:002008-07-22T20:35:00.000-07:00The description of the dry leaves and the sensatio...The description of the dry leaves and the sensations really lives up to the powerful character of 'Banzhang' leaves.<BR/><BR/>My only question is why is Banzhang supposedly the best for aging? Perhaps the merciless profile will mellow and transcend it's floral/honey notes more so than a less powerful sheng?<BR/><BR/>Excellent blog :DEcclenserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03506682567743202714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808678224257528961.post-64496608519794235212008-07-22T17:53:00.000-07:002008-07-22T17:53:00.000-07:00Unfortnately Sherab, I do not own this particular ...Unfortnately Sherab, I do not own this particular cake! I wish I did! I only have acquired a generous sample. I have other Xi-Zhi but none have compared to this one. It was a very commanding tea. As for the picture, I would be happy as well! If you know what I mean!Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04116510823087899683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808678224257528961.post-30178231738754358352008-07-22T17:52:00.000-07:002008-07-22T17:52:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04116510823087899683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808678224257528961.post-21033395164132777102008-07-22T15:17:00.000-07:002008-07-22T15:17:00.000-07:00Sounds indeed a powerful and tasteful tea (as well...Sounds indeed a powerful and tasteful tea (as well the review)! Wow, I admire you for possessing this wonderful cake. Plus, the little pics hidden behind the big red double Happiness also somewhate tasteful -- hahahah, you know now what I mean! Was this the initial meaning when Chen coined this cake? ;-) *** The color of the liquor in that cute cup is great!Life.learning.sherabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11977364231403592037noreply@blogger.com