Pu'er Tea

Bulang Mountain Sheng Pu'er布朗山生普洱

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Pu'er Tea Sheng Pu'er (Raw) Menghai

Raw pu'er from Bulang Mountain, known for powerful, bitter character similar to Lao Banzhang but more accessible. Ages well.

Flavor Profile

Primary Notes

Bitter Smoky Mineral

Secondary Notes

Camphor Honey
Body Full
Caffeine High

How to Understand Bulang Mountain Sheng Pu'er

In the cup, Bulang Mountain Sheng Pu'er is best understood as a pu'er tea built around bitter, smoky, and mineral. The secondary notes of camphor and honey give it more range than a simple category label suggests, while the aroma leans toward a restrained aroma. Expect a full body and a finish that shows the tea most clearly after the first few sips.

The origin matters here. Bulang Mountain Sheng Pu'er is associated with Menghai in Xishuangbanna, so the page should be read as a profile of both tea style and place. Famous for Banzhang and Nannuo mountain teas. That context helps explain why two teas in the same broad family can taste noticeably different.

Processing is the other major clue: pu'er tea is typically Yunnan large-leaf material and post-processing that rewards aging, compression, and repeated infusions. For Bulang Mountain Sheng Pu'er, the oxidation level is 12% when measured on a simple scale.

For brewing, start near 95C with about 7g per 100ml. The first infusion at roughly 12 seconds should show the tea's structure without over-extracting it; later steeps can move in 3-second increments. Because the expected range is about 12 infusions, this tea is better judged across a session than from one long steep.

When buying Bulang Mountain Sheng Pu'er, use price as a quality signal but not the only one. A common mid-range benchmark is around $30-$70 per 50g. Look for clean aroma, credible origin naming, and leaf appearance that matches the style before paying premium prices.

It is especially useful for afternoon focus. With high caffeine and a full body, it can fit different roles depending on steep strength: lighter infusions emphasize fragrance, while slightly longer infusions bring out texture and finish.

How to Brew Bulang Mountain Sheng Pu'er

Gongfu Style

Tea Amount g / 100ml
Water Temperature 95°C
First Steep 12s
Infusions +

Origin & Processing

Growing Region

Bulang Mountain Sheng Pu'er comes from Menghai (勐海) in Xishuangbanna Province . Famous for Banzhang and Nannuo mountain teas.

Oxidation Level

12%

Pricing Guide

Prices for Bulang Mountain Sheng Pu'er vary based on quality, harvest time, and source.

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