Bu Lang Shan 布朗山

Bu Lang Shan is known for its strong profile – big flavor, big body. Bu Lang Shan is sometimes characterized as having some bitterness as the tea hits the tongue. However, this bitterness dissipates quickly and transforms into cool sweetness. Young Bu Lang Shan Pu Ers are umami, whereas aged ones are full of notes of dried fruits.

Bu Lang Shan is made of Qun Ti Da Ye Zhong (Heirloom Large Leaf) material. Pu Er making follows a typical green tea process; that's why it is academically classified as a sun-dry green tea. Pu Er picking is usually one bud with two or three leaves. After resting in the shade to lose some moisture, the leaves undergo Sha Qing in a large batch. The large batch is the “mistake” that keeps the enzymes from being fully deactivated and gives Pu Er room to age. The leaves then go through Zuo Xing, where they are rolled into string shape before being spread under strong sun to dry. Aggressively intense sun is the most preferred in Pu Er making.

Pu Er teas are traditionally named after the location they are crafted in. Bu Lang Shan is one of the most hailed tea mountains west of Lan Cang River. It is also one of the largest in size. Our teas from this location are all handcrafted by local, ethnic Bu Lang people.