expertise 06/10/2025 ByPeter Krapp The two main reasons to buy through Bana Tea Co are either because you're just setting out exploring tea, or because you're already looking for higher quality Chinese teas - either way you'll be able to rely on expert curation here, and trust that the merchandise is reliably good (and fast). The 2016 Denong Commemorative sheng is something special! Our responseThank you so much for your kind words. Your encouragement is what drives and motivate us to source better teas and provide better service. Thank you again.
very good05/21/2025 Bypeter This was in the sampler I ordered recently, and impressed me enough to order a cake, because it is really nice sipping on this... Our responseSo glad you found a tea you enjoy from the sampler. This is a very nice cake.
Great daily drinker07/01/2024 ByCarolyn W. This is a really nice tea for a daily drinker. It has some a little age mellowing it out so it is easy on the stomach and full of flavor. Our responseYou cannot go wrong with this tea. It is drinkable now and is expected to age well in time.
Really nice02/22/2022 ByWoody W. Awesome flavor, I brew it pretty heavy handed and it seems to just come out rounder and more bold, it does not seem to mind high leaf ratio or longer steeps. Also I like the picking quality. The cake is compressed perfectly for me, breaks apart nicely and leaves stay intact.
When I am away from home visiting friends or family, I will bring this tea because the large intact leaves are good for grandpa style brewing i think or more western style, they will not make a mess!
This tea also makes me feel clarified or balanced or something, never feel buzzy or uncomfortable.
I have heard that puer in the "adolescent years" like between 5-10 years old is no good, I have not experienced that especially not with this tea! Our responseHow tea ages depend a lot on the quality of the leaves. High-quality teas never have a bad phase. Thanks for the glowing review.
Lovely01/17/2022 ByMaria R Arostegui I’m a pu’erh tea drinker with no experience, but I know what I like, and I do love the 2016 Commemorative Raw P Tea. It soothes my stomach and my mood. I do recommend it highly.
Our responseI am so glad to hear you enjoy this tea. I appreciate you taking the time to tell me and others about your positive experience.
Bana Be Best!11/11/2021 ByZane Thomas I discovered pu'er in China more than 10 years ago. Upon returning to the US I was pleased to find Bana Tea's fine collection and have been buying from Linda ever since.
I'm never disappointed. Our responseHi Zane, you are so kind and the best! Thank you.
Aging well09/06/2021 ByScott Bond This raw puerh from 2016 is a very high quality tea. Made with leaves from older trees and processed in a very clean environment under expert supervision. The tea is smooth, excellent mouth and throat feeling and comfortable in the body. For a tea at this price point, it remains a very good opportunity to drink as well as age for many years to come. Our responseScott, I agree with you totally. Thank you for your expert opinion.
Exquisite tea04/27/2021 ByLois Kerr smooth, well-balanced, comfortable - it makes all the grocery store tea that I have almost undrinkable in comparison - definitely worth the price - a real treat Our responseAgreed. High-quality pu-erh is a real treat!
Amazing05/22/2020 ByTRAVIS BRIGHT This tea is perfect. Comfortable taste. Well balanced with floral and wild hints. Great mouth feal great after taste. Good body feel. Beautiful color. Its a very clean tea. Our responseThank you for your glowing review of this tea.
Nice and mellow.10/06/2019 ByNeal Perrin Enjoyed this puerh very much clean clear and crisp. Would definitely buy more big fan love the Bana tea variety. Our responseThank you for your kind support.
