{"product_id":"handmade-da-xue-shan-bianzi-cha-braided-sheng-puer-tea","title":"Handmade Da Xue Shan Bianzi Cha - Braided Sheng Puer Tea (Smoked)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHandmade Da Xue Shan Bianzi Cha, Snowy Mountain Braided Raw Puer (Charcoal Smoked)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome teas are as interesting to look at as they are to drink. Da Xue Shan Bianzi Cha is one of those rare examples, a hand-braided Sheng (raw) Puer that combines traditional craftsmanship with the character of high-mountain Yunnan tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe just love the fact that this tea is hand-made, the quality and craftsmanship in each braid is evidence of the tea farmers' years of experience and respect for tradition. Smoked to perfection over Charcoal, using age-old techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea liquor is reasonably pale, with a good finish. The smoky flavour does shine through, but it's not too overpowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Bianzi Cha literally means “braided tea.” Instead of being pressed into cakes or bricks, the leaves are carefully twisted and woven by hand into long strands. This unusual style has its roots in traditional tea-making practices, where shaping tea in different forms made it easier to store, transport, or age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a traditional tea that feels both rustic and distinctive, while still offering the lively character typical of young raw Puer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 2px solid #FF9934;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea from Big Snow Mountain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from Da Xue Shan (大雪山), meaning “Big Snow Mountain,” in the Lincang region of Yunnan Province. The area is known for its high-altitude tea gardens, misty forests, and ancient tea trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool temperatures and mineral-rich soil create ideal conditions for growing Yunnan large-leaf tea, the variety traditionally used to make Puer. Teas from Da Xue Shan are often appreciated for their clarity, strong aroma, and lingering sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to know more about the Yunnan Province tea region, see our article: \u003ca title=\"Yunnan Province, China\" href=\"https:\/\/great-tea.co.uk\/blogs\/tea-regions\/yunnan-tea-region-china\"\u003eYunnan Province, China\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 2px solid #FF9934;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Different Kind of Puer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Puer tea is compressed into cakes, bricks, or small nests, but Bianzi Cha is shaped quite differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter processing, the long tea leaves are twisted and braided by hand, forming a rope-like strand. This method keeps the leaves mostly intact while still giving the tea a distinctive shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the leaves are less tightly compressed than in cakes, they tend to open more quickly during brewing, revealing their flavour earlier in the session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 2px solid #FF9934;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavour \u0026amp; Aroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung Da Xue Shan Sheng Puer has a bright and lively character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpect notes of:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildflowers and fresh herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoney and light sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft fruit tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA clean, lingering finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liquor brews golden to light amber, with a fresh and energetic profile that evolves across multiple infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 2px solid #FF9934;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5–7g tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100–120ml water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90–95°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick rinse (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep 10–20 seconds, increasing gradually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-infuse many times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple brewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3–4g tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250ml water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90–95°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrew 2–3 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 2px solid #FF9934;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBraided Puer is not something you see every day. The shape reflects a more traditional, hands-on way of working with tea, where the craft is just as important as the flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Da Xue Shan Bianzi Cha offers both: the bright mountain character of raw Puer and the charm of a tea made by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Tea Limited","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":63784604434781,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"125g","offer_id":63784604467549,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":63784604500317,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/9544\/5085\/files\/traditional-handmade-braided-sheng-puer-tea.webp?v=1774534462","url":"https:\/\/great-tea.co.uk\/products\/handmade-da-xue-shan-bianzi-cha-braided-sheng-puer-tea","provider":"Great Tea Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}