2023 Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake from Bulang Mountain

Product Introduction

This premium raw Pu-erh tea cake comes from the heart of Bulang Mountain, Yunnan, grown above 1,800 meters in misty, pristine highlands. Bold and direct, it offers a wild aroma, high fragrance, and natural sweetness. The infusion is rich and full-bodied, with layered floral and honey-like notes that awaken the palate and leave a smooth, refreshing finish. Handcrafted using traditional stone-pressing, each dense, glossy cake, covered with fine white buds, embodies the essence of Bulang Mountain’s highland leaves and develops complex flavors over time.

Flavor Profile

· Aroma: Elegant and refined, with a graceful floral fragrance that enchants the senses. 
· Liquor: The tea liquor pours a clear, bright golden-yellow, radiating warmth and vitality. 
· Taste: Smooth and sweet on the palate, with abundant floral notes that unfold gracefully. The flavor ripples across the senses, leaving a long, lingering, and elegant finish.
· Texture: The cake is covered with fine white buds, glossy and smooth, with abundant tender leaves. 

Tea Story

High in the clouds of Bulang Mountain, where the forests are eternal and the mist lingers all year, tea trees grow in perfect harmony with nature. These high-altitude trees produce leaves with exceptional aroma and sweetness, carrying a subtle wild character that has been cherished for generations. Local tea artisans, following traditional stone-pressing techniques, transform these carefully harvested leaves into tea cakes that preserve the mountain’s spirit. Each sip tells the story of the misty mountains, awakening the senses with floral fragrances, honeyed layers, and a lingering, smooth finish—a journey from the forested heights of Yunnan straight to your cup.

Recommended Brewing Methods

Gongfu Brewing (Traditional Method)

· Tea Quantity: 5-8g
· Utensils: Zitao teaware
· Water Temperature: 95-100℃rolling boiling purified/mineral water. 
· Steps: Rinse 5-8 grams of the tea in a gaiwan or teapot with hot water at around for a few seconds to awaken the leaves. Discard the rinse, then steep the tea for 15-30 seconds for the first infusion, gradually increasing the time for subsequent infusions. Enjoy the bright golden-yellow liquor, rich floral aroma, and smooth, sweet taste that develops over multiple brews.

Simple Brewing (Daily Drinking)

· Tea Quantity: 3-5g
· Water Volume: 90-95℃ boiling pure water/mineral water. 
· Steps: Put the tea into the utensil, pour in boiling water and steep for 20–30 seconds; refill with boiling water repeatedly until the flavor fades.
· Feature: No professional skills needed, flexible water volume adjustment, perfect for home and office daily drinking.

Gift Brewing (for Guests)

· Tea Quantity: 5-8g
· Water Temperature: 95-100℃rolling boiling purified/mineral water.
· Utensils: Zitao teaware
· Steps: Same as Gongfu brewing, control the steeping time to ensure the first brew has a balanced taste, present the tea with a tea tray for a delicate tea-tasting experience