Ripe Bulang Brick 2008
Ripe Pu'er
Regular price $90.00 AUD
SUMMARY
Type: Ripe Pu'er Tea
Origin: Bulang Mountain, Menghai, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China
An aged Ripe Pu'er made from 2008 leaves from Bulang Shan, pressed into cakes in 2014. Having been aged for a few years and stored in Guangzhou since its initial production has allowed this tea to develop its signature Shu Pu "Basement" or "Old Book" aroma.
TASTING NOTES
An earthy, smooth and warming tea with woody undertones, a thick, luscious mouthfeel and sweet aftertaste.
PREPARATION NOTES
Gong-Fu style (preferred method)
5g per 80 – 100ml of water
95 – 100 degrees Celsius
5 – 10 secs per infusion* (up to 15 infusions)
*First infusion is a quick 3 – 5 sec rinse and isn't drunk.
Teapot steep
5g per 300ml of water 95 – 100 degrees Celsius 2mins
STORAGE
Proper tea storage is super important. Improper storage leads to flat, flavourless and potentially weird tasting tea. So as a rule of thumb, keep your tea leaves in an airtight container (the less air inside the better) and away from heat, light, moisture and strong odours.