xia-guan question

[banzhang]

I'm glad I found this forum. I'm a newbee with pu-er and would like to ask some guru here. Recently, I would like to purchase several xia-guan raw and one of them I found it on ebay. It look so strange. To be honest I never see xia-guan with that kind of packing. Here is the pic below. Is that really xia-guan product? 2007 Xiaguan Bao Yan Fang Zhuan. Thank you.

[thanks]

Yes it is a Xiaguan product, and it's meant for Tibetan export. Bao Yan Fang Zhuan which means gem flame (also translated often as holy flame) brick. These teas are known for being strong, chopped, aesthetic train wrecks, with a good albeit simple flavor. They have a cult following in the west, and I'm sure elsewhere as well. I personally think everyone should own at least one bao yan product.

[bearsbearsbears]

I personally think everyone should own at least one bao yan product.

+1

It's weird stuff, but it ages well.

[oldmanteapot]

I personally think everyone should own at least one bao yan product.

+1

It's weird stuff, but it ages well.

+2 Agreed.

[banzhang]

Thank you 3 (China Tea) guys, you make me feel confident to purchase it.

[DJ3riple]

something I haven't seen before, thanks fellas

[entropyembrace]

I recieved a sample of 2003 Xia Guan bao Yan Jin Cha from Jing Tea Shop a while ago...the leaves didn´t look great but the taste was very clean and smooth with a slight menthol note and some woodiness...I thought it was really enjoyable

logo displayed on the website is the same as on this brick btw

[jackdaniel]

This brand seems to have cornered the niche in cheap/inexpensive, good quality stuff, that is, if you don't care how your tea LOOKS! It seems like it's all just shake and dust, but when you drink it you find it's very pleasant and well-priced. Prices have gone up because of the hype and publicity. Wait for them to drop again and stock up. This company is great!