Zhangjia Third Team is affiliated with Zhangjia Village Committee in Bulang Mountain Township and is located in a mountainous area. It is situated to the south of Bulang Mountain Township at an altitude of 1,100 meters, characterized by a subtropical monsoon climate. The average annual temperature ranges from 18-21°C, with an annual precipitation of 1,374 millimeters, making it suitable for growing Crops such as rice and Tea.
In the bustling market for ancient tree Pu'er tea, ecological tea gardens are often labeled as “inferior tea.” However, thanks to its superior geographical environment and ancient tea-making techniques, Zhangjia Third Team's high-mountain ecological tea garden model stands out as an exception.
The tea trees in Zhangjia Third Team grow on mountains without any barriers or obstructions, enjoying long hours of sunlight and ample cloud mist nourishment. The Soil is rich and fertile. Due to the excellent environment, the local residents do not excessively prune the tea leaves but allow them to grow naturally, resulting in a tea quality that can compete with ancient tree teas. As a result, the tea garden has earned the reputation as the “King of Ecological Teas.”
“Little Lao Banzhang” in Bulang Mountain
Zhangjia Third Team is only about half an hour away from Old Lao Banzhang Village, sharing largely similar natural environments. The tea here is heavy-bodied and robust in flavor, leading the industry to refer to it as “Little Lao Banzhang.”
Although it may not match the pure Old Lao Banzhang tea, the tea from Zhangjia Third Team is considered top-grade among teas of the same level in terms of both quality and taste, with prices surpassing those of ancient tree teas from many other regions.
Taste of Zhangjia Third Team's Tea
The high-mountain ecological tea cultivated in Bulang Mountain's Zhangjia Third Team features thick, sturdy, tightly bound leaves covered in fine down.
The tea broth is bright Orange-yellow and translucent, with a full-bodied and rich texture. The tea is potent, with a pure and diverse aroma. The scent of Orchid and honey intertwine in the broth, being rich and assertive, lasting even after ten infusions, presenting a high degree of fullness, harmony, and astringency.
Upon tasting, the aroma is deep and lingering, with bitterness that dissipates quickly, while the astringency lingers slightly longer. Once the astringency fades, the sweetness and richness of the tea blend together, creating a remarkable interplay between bitterness and sweetness. One can distinctly feel the thickness of the tea broth from the tip of the tongue to the cheeks. After drinking, there is a continuous salivation under the tongue, leaving the entire mouth particularly comfortable, with a long-lasting return of sweetness and salivation.
People often marvel at the wonders of Pu'er tea, continuously exploring and sensing it through its aroma, taste, and depth. They experience the changes in the tea's fragrance and the transformations in the throat and mouth's expansion and moisture brought by each infusion.