Description

The 2020 Bulang Treasure Sheng (raw) Puer Tea is a product carefully selected by Tea Soul to offer a tasting experience and a deeper understanding of the complex category of Puer teas. The gardens from which the leaves of this Sheng come are located near the city of Mengzhe, in Menghai County. Numerous Puers come from this area in the far south of Yunnan, in Xishuangbanna Province, thanks to the characteristics of the raw material and the presence of artisans experienced in tea processing. The infusion of the 2020 Bulang Treasure Sheng (raw) Puer Tea has a complex aromatic profile, developing especially in the aftertaste. In the first sips, the tea mainly shows its vegetal character, with notes reminiscent of asparagus and fresher nuances similar to soybean sprouts. As tasting progresses, the Puer also reveals a sweetness reminiscent of cereals and a particularly soft body, with a texture that may recall butter on the palate. A slight bitter note can also be detected in this product’s rich aromatic profile. With aging, this Sheng’s aromatic profile may evolve and develop new nuances. Place of origin Mengzhe, Menghai County - Yunnan, China Production After harvesting, the leaves of the 2020 Bulang Treasure Sheng (raw) Puer Tea are left to wilt in the sun for a period that varies according to the producer, before undergoing the “kill-green” stage, similar to that used in green tea production. In this case, the leaves are subjected to less intense heating than that normally used for green tea, preserving some of the enzymes involved in the subsequent evolution of the leaves. Once heated, the leaves are left to rest overnight before completing their drying in the sun. At this stage, the product is called maocha and is ready to be optionally compressed, obtaining a shape suitable for transport and subsequent aging. For compression, the leaves are exposed for a few seconds to a strong jet of steam that softens their surface. They are then collected in a sack or stocking that determines their shape, usually disk-shaped. To stabilize the structure, the sack is left for several hours under a stone or mechanical press, while the leaves gradually lose the moisture absorbed during steaming. Brewing method for the tea We strongly recommend brewing the 2020 Bulang Treasure Sheng (raw) Puer Tea using the traditional Chinese method (Gong Fu Cha) with a Gaiwan holding approximately 100 ml. Following this preparation, 5 grams of leaves can be used for multiple infusions to best experience all the tea’s flavors. After quickly rinsing the leaves with water at 100°C, proceed with a first infusion of 10 seconds and then, keeping the water at the same temperature, continue using the product by adding more water and increasing the previous infusion time by approximately 5 seconds (10 - 15 - 20…). For a more traditional Western-style preparation, we recommend 3 grams of leaves (approximately 2 teaspoons) in a 150 ml cup with water at 100°C for one and a half minutes. For a better tasting experience, we suggest filtering the infusion as soon as the established steeping time has elapsed. The infusion times we suggest may, however, be slightly adjusted to taste to obtain a more or less intense flavor. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.