Pu-erh Teas from Bana Tea Company
Beginner’s Gift Pack - Customer Comments

Beginner’s Gift Pack

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Bu-Long-Old-Tree-1500
average rating 100%
Great! 01/13/2024
By Anna
I got this as a gift for my partner, who recently got a tea set, and had drunken all the pu-erh teas we had initially gotten. I drink a lot of other teas, so had no use for the strainer basket, and said so when I placed my order. I don’t know if it was because of that, but my order came with 8g samples of two other teas. All four teas are/were delicious, and the cakes and pick made for a really nice gift presentation. These teas were all richer and more complex than the initial pu-erh teas we had gotten elsewhere.
Our responseThank you for the nice review. We are happy to know that you enjoyed the tea in the gift pack and the samples included. We appreciate your kind words.
average rating 60%
Need Instructions 12/15/2022
By Instructions?
How do you make this tea? No instructions as to how much and how to use this infuser.
Our responsePlease accept our apology. We will have better instructions for the infuser in the future. Please contact us by email for instructions.
average rating 100%
Hands-on fun 06/20/2022
By Marianne Palen
I was intrigued after reading "The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane" and decided to treat our book group to a tasting. We all had a chance to pick the leaves off the cakes and then to taste both teas. I didn't brew them very well, but we were still able to appreciate the differences. Most noticed a strange smell of the ripe tea, but it dissipates once brewed. I've now been enjoying the left-over tea at home and don't have to worry about them going stale like most other teas. I feel that the set is well-worth the cost.
Our responseThe unusual smell of the ripe tea is because of the fermentation of the leaves. It was wonderful that everyone had a chance to pick the leaves off and feel the cake.
average rating 100%
Excellent Introduction 11/02/2021
By Joshua LeMoine
I have been enjoying Pu erh for 4-5 months now, and I really got my start back with this intro set. I have since tried 20+ raw and ripe variations from the bargain bin to pricey side. To this day, my daily go to is the ripe Taste of Menghai. I will also say that I contacted the company with questions and the owner replied to me directly! What amazing customer service for a new customer to experience!
Our responseThank you for your glowing review - we sure appreciate it.
average rating 100%
Love my Pu-erh tea 08/04/2021
By Andrea Mulholland
Love this tea. I bought the beginner's sample pack so have both a raw and ripe tea. Have really enjoyed trying both. My kids like it as well and it has been nice to make it a daily ritual.
Our responseWelcome to the world of pu-erh. Thanks for the kind review.
average rating 100%
Ecellent 05/07/2021
By Thomas Street
Love the tea!!!!
average rating 100%
Outstanding! 01/23/2021
By Carol Rizzolo
Interesting and delightful tour of Puerh teas! thanks!
Our responseThanks for the kind review. Glad you enjoyed the experience.
average rating 80%
Pu er 06/24/2019
By Lisa Ramey
Hello! I have only just brewed my first cup of tea and live it! I was inspired by Lisa See, and needed time to get up the courage to brew it properly. Thanks for caring and I likely will purchase more.
Our responseThanks for taking the time to review our products. We look forward to hearing from you again.
average rating 100%
Perfect purchase 05/14/2019
By Cindee Hopkins
I purchased this for my book discussion group when we read The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane. The group enjoyed seeing actual tea cakes, and the entire brewing process of the raw and ripe pu'er teas which they liked the taste of very much. I also had a video showing the 1,000 year old tea trees, the process of picking, curing, and selecting the tea leaves leading up to making the tea cakes, plus used my used my phoenix bird china to add to the evening's atmosphere. Thank Lisa See for mentioning your company for purchasing good quality teas.
Our responseThank you for sharing your book club tea tasting experience. It sounds like a really fun evening.
average rating 80%
Beginner's Gift Pack 04/25/2019
By James Shikami
I received the items and they were well packed. I was disappointed in that there was no instructions in how to use the tea in terms of amount in the small container or the amount of water to be used. I later went on the web and got the information I needed to use the tea properly.