Yibang Tea
Yibang Sheng · I Pang
Yibang is one of the six ancient tea mountains of Xishuangbanna and one of the oldest pu-erh producing areas in Yunnan.
Flavor Profile
What does Yibang taste like?
Yibang is one of the six ancient tea mountains of Xishuangbanna and one of the oldest pu-erh producing areas in Yunnan. Its sheng teas are prized for elegance: a soft, perfume-like floral aroma with honeyed sweetness, gentle bitterness, and a finish that lingers with cooling camphor as the tea ages. Yibang is often described as the most graceful of the ancient mountain profiles, lighter in body than Laobanzhang but more fragrant than most.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Yunnan (Xishuangbanna), China
Yibang, in Mengla county, was a tribute-tea source during the Qing dynasty and remains one of the six ancient tea mountains.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Yibang
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Yibang
Typical brewed serving
Yibang is a medium-caffeine pu-erh. A typical brewed serving contains about 30–60 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
Fit
Who is Yibang for?
Experienced drinkers
Better once you've explored a few teas — it rewards a little brewing attention.
When to drink it
Comfortable at any time of day.
Flavor direction
Medium-bodied, leads with floral notes — a pu-erh with floral, honeyed, fruity character.
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FAQ
Yibang Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Yibang tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Yibang tea?
Yibang is one of the six ancient tea mountains of Xishuangbanna and one of the oldest pu-erh producing areas in Yunnan. It is also known as Yibang Sheng and I Pang.
Does Yibang tea have caffeine?
Yes. Yibang is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 30–60 mg per brewed serving.
What does Yibang tea taste like?
Yibang is known for a profile led by Floral, Honeyed, and Fruity, with a medium body.
How do you brew Yibang tea?
Use about 5 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 90–95°C, steeping for 0.5–1 minutes. It can be re-steeped 6–10 times.
Is Yibang tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Yibang; its profile centers on Floral, Honeyed, and Fruity.