Bulang Sheng Tea
Bulang Raw Pu-erh · Bulang Puer
Bulang sheng comes from Bulang mountain, home of some of Yunnan's oldest tea forests and the famous Ban Zhang village.
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What does Bulang Sheng taste like?
Bulang sheng comes from Bulang mountain, home of some of Yunnan's oldest tea forests and the famous Ban Zhang village. The regional style is forceful: firm bitterness, strong pungent aroma, thick body, and a powerful returning sweetness that builds over steeps. Young Bulang tea is intense and not for the faint-hearted, but patient drinkers prize how it transforms with age into camphor and dark honey.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Yunnan (Bulang), China
Bulang mountain lies in Menghai county, Xishuangbanna, and includes villages like Ban Zhang and Heka.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Bulang Sheng
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Bulang Sheng
Typical brewed serving
Bulang Sheng is a high-caffeine pu-erh. A typical brewed serving contains about 35–65 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Bulang Sheng Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Bulang Sheng tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Bulang Sheng tea?
Bulang sheng comes from Bulang mountain, home of some of Yunnan's oldest tea forests and the famous Ban Zhang village. It is also known as Bulang Raw Pu-erh and Bulang Puer.
Does Bulang Sheng tea have caffeine?
Yes. Bulang Sheng is a high-caffeine tea, typically 35–65 mg per brewed serving.
What does Bulang Sheng tea taste like?
Bulang Sheng is known for a profile led by Bitter, Bold, and Honeyed, with a strong body.
How do you brew Bulang Sheng tea?
Use about 5 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 95–100°C, steeping for 0.5–1 minutes. It can be re-steeped 8–12 times.
Is Bulang Sheng tea bitter?
Bulang Sheng can show bitterness, especially when young — bitter is one of its listed flavor notes alongside Bold and Honeyed.