{"title":"Hidden locations","description":"These teas come from lesser-known areas scattered across Yunnan.","products":[{"product_id":"spring-2023-bangwai-big-trees","title":"Spring 2023 Bangwai big trees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2023, old tea gardens of Bangwai\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA unique terroir, reminding of both Jingmai and Yiwu\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood depth, soft texture and salivation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is mainly about the mouthfeel. The tea soup is active on the gums and leaves a trail of sweetness as it goes down the throat. Pleasant to drink on a hot day, it has a good cooling effect. No bitterness and low astringency. Good endurance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eBangwai\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eBangwai is located halfway between Jingmai and Mengku, in the North of Lancang County.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/Bangwai_1024x1024.jpg?v=1686563969\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eThe place is famous for a single huge tea tree, thought to be 1700 years old. This tree attracts many visitors. Tea gardens of different ages are scattered around the mountains at a high altitude. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF5148_1024x1024.jpg?v=1686564143\" alt=\"Bangwai village\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eThe tea has a soft character with a good fragrance. It can remind of Jingmai and Yiwu tea mixed together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmerleaf","offers":[{"title":"357g cake","offer_id":44640863649979,"sku":"23年 春 邦崴大树 357克","price":134.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g sample","offer_id":44640863682747,"sku":"23年 春 邦崴大树 20克","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF2148.jpg?v=1686566075"},{"product_id":"spring-2024-bangwai-small-trees","title":"Spring 2024 Bangwai small trees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2024, natural tea gardens of Bangwai\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA unique terroir, reminding of both Jingmai and Yiwu\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePleasant mouthfeel, soft character and good endurance \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great daily drinker if you like a solid mouthfeel with plenty of upfront sweetness. Despite the young age of the trees, the soup feels decently thick and has a characteristic fruity fragrance. This is the kind of tea you can enjoy for hours, using long steeping times, it fits well both gongfu and grandpa brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eBangwai\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eBangwai is located halfway between Jingmai and Mengku, in the North of Lancang County.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/Bangwai_1024x1024.jpg?v=1686563969\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eThe place is famous for a single huge tea tree, thought to be 1700 years old. This tree attracts many visitors. Tea gardens of different ages are scattered around the mountains at a high altitude. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF5148_1024x1024.jpg?v=1686564143\" alt=\"Bangwai village\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eThe tea has a soft character with a good fragrance. It can remind of Jingmai and Yiwu tea mixed together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmerleaf","offers":[{"title":"357g cake","offer_id":46202405322939,"sku":"24年 春 邦崴小树 357克","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20g sample","offer_id":46202405355707,"sku":"24年 春 邦崴小树 20克","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF0360.jpg?v=1717642241"},{"product_id":"spring-2024-bangwai-big-trees","title":"Spring 2024 Bangwai big trees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2024, old tea gardens of Bangwai\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA unique terroir, reminding of both Jingmai and Yiwu\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood depth, soft texture and salivation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is mainly about the mouthfeel. The tea soup is active on the gums and leaves a trail of sweetness as it goes down the throat. Pleasant to drink on a hot day, it has a good cooling effect. No bitterness and low astringency. Good endurance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eBangwai\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eBangwai is located halfway between Jingmai and Mengku, in the North of Lancang County.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/Bangwai_1024x1024.jpg?v=1686563969\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eThe place is famous for a single huge tea tree, thought to be 1700 years old. This tree attracts many visitors. Tea gardens of different ages are scattered around the mountains at a high altitude. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF5148_1024x1024.jpg?v=1686564143\" alt=\"Bangwai village\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\" lang=\"en-US\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eThe tea has a soft character with a good fragrance. It can remind of Jingmai and Yiwu tea mixed together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmerleaf","offers":[{"title":"357g cake","offer_id":46202581090491,"sku":"24年 春 邦崴大树 357克","price":126.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g sample","offer_id":46202581123259,"sku":"24年 春 邦崴大树 20克","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF0372.jpg?v=1717658249"},{"product_id":"spring-2024-bangwai-single-trees","title":"Spring 2024 Bangwai single trees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2024, late March\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend of six big trees from Bangwai. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent sweetness, cha qi and chracteristic 'wu wei'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eIn early Spring 2024 we released a batch harvested from a single big tree. The producer sent us the harvest of six trees processed individually. We sold part of the biggest one's harvest as a single tree loose leaf tea, and blended all the rest to press these cakes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you got the chance to try the single tree mao cha early on, you can compare its taste with this cake.  You can also compare it with our big tree and small tree productions. The trees used for the single tree production yielded on average 4kg of dry tea, which is quite significant. In Jingmai, it's rare to get more than 2 kg out of a single tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tasting profile feels like an upgrade over the bangwai big trees: more intensity, great body feel, very relaxing. Bangwai is a great value for soft teas, we're happy to be able to offer this terroir at three different price points. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmerleaf","offers":[{"title":"357g cake","offer_id":46238461657275,"sku":"24年 春 邦崴 单株 357克","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g sample","offer_id":46238511759547,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF0927.jpg?v=1719924170"},{"product_id":"spring-2025-bangwai-single-trees-1","title":"Spring 2025 Bangwai single trees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2025, late March\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend of eight big trees from Bangwai. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent sweetness, cha qi and chracteristic 'wu wei'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most intense tea we offer from Bangwai. It is very smooth and has great depth and Cha Qi. You won't find much in terms of fragrance, it is truly a tea for the body in the vein of Eastern Yiwu. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmerleaf","offers":[{"title":"357g cake","offer_id":46760535851195,"sku":"25年 春 邦崴 单株 357克","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g sample","offer_id":46760535883963,"sku":"25年 春 邦崴单株 20克","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/DSCF0927.jpg?v=1719924170"},{"product_id":"spring-2026-bangwai-gushu-black","title":"Spring 2026 Bangwai Gushu Sun-dried Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2026, Mixed-picked ancient garden material from Bangwai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun-dried black, medium oxidation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy sweetness and soft brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThick mouthfeel, good endurance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've enjoyed the Bangwai material in the raw Puerh format for a couple of years now. It's time to give it a twist and try the black tea. If you're used to drinking Jingmai black, you'll find this one sweeter, less bitey on the tongue, more round and mellow. The fragrance has hints of roasted sugarcane. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmerleaf","offers":[{"title":"80g pouch","offer_id":47781722095803,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/files\/2_4b735172-fc80-47fb-8da3-3fd5015e6350.jpg?v=1777984556"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1318\/5761\/collections\/DSCF2569.jpg?v=1655441809","url":"https:\/\/farmerleaf.live\/collections\/hidden-locations.oembed","provider":"Farmerleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}