2021 ChenShengHao

Puerh tea made by ChenShengHao in 2021, mostly sheng (raw), with one shou (ripe) cake. ChenShengHao is a Menghai brand best known for its Laobanzhang and Nannuo teas.

Lao Ban Zhang, made from leaves of Laobanzhang village on Bulang Mountain, comes in two shapes this year: a 357g cake and a 200g brick. Ba Wang Qing Bing (King Green Cake) is a 357g cake from the brand's top series, made every year since 2009. Na Ka is a 250g brick from Naka, a tea mountain in the Mengsong area known for its orchid aroma and strong cha qi.

For the Year of the Ox, Jin Niu Xian Rui (Golden Ox Brings Luck) is a 357g commemorative cake made from big tree leaves, sold in both sheng and shou versions. Like other zodiac cakes, it is a popular gift for the new year. Most teas are also sold as samples, so you can try before buying a cake or a stack. King Tea Mall is an online shop based in Guangzhou, China.