Ban Tian Yao, one of the four renowned bushes of Yancha, can be translated into English as Mid-air Elf. Due to the homonymous Chinese characters that the name uses, it could also be interpreted as Heaven's Waist, however, our team prefer to call it Mid-air Elf, due to its variable and shifty characteristics, exactly like an elf floating in mid-air.
Besides the orchid fragrance that you can commonly find in many Yancha, there are also other mixed floral scents such as Osmanthus and Magnolia in our 2020 Ban Tian Yao, as well as a hint of fruity scent, particularly an apricot note. We wouldn't describe it as an aggressive tea, but it still has a relatively strong flavour and long aftertaste.
If you are interested in tasting the other three varieties of the four renowned bushes, Shui Jin Gui, Bai Ji Guan and Tie Luo Han are also available on our website.
Updated March 2022
Our 2021 Ban Tian Yao comes from a factory different than the 2020 version, so the two products will have some differences in flavors and aromas.
Ban Tian Yao 半天妖
Origin: Zhengyan zone >> Wuyi >> Fujian
Harvest: 2021 / 2020
Toasting Level: medium light (2020)- medium (2021)
8.3g/100ml/100ºC/5-8s
From the 4th or 5th infusion it is recommended to increase the steeping time by several seconds in each infusion.