If it is truly 12-year-aged Pubei chenpi, the price is typically higher. This is tied to long aging time, storage difficulty, and limited supply.
Main Price Drivers
- Age scarcity: the older it is, the smaller the circulating supply;
- Storage cost: long-term aging requires ongoing management and periodic sunning;
- Raw material and origin: differences such as air-layered vs grafted citrus and production areas can affect pricing.
Buying Note
When prices vary widely, pay attention to age labeling, provenance, and storage conditions rather than price alone.