Bulangshan GongTing Lao Shu 2018 Shu
Bulangshan GongTing Lao Shu 2018 Shu
Textural Nuanced Bulang Shu
This pu'er shows off the sweet dessert-like side of Bulangshan with a buds-only gong ting pressing. Notes of biscotti, candied rose, and pomegranate.
2018 ♦ Shu Pu'er
Sourced by Wang Yanxin
Small farmers and micro-workshops across Yunnan are often denied the chance to show off their incredible work, overshadowed by big labels. Wang Yanxin believes in small producers, helping them reach a wide audience without big brand labels.
The result is pristine, hand-finished tea, aged offerings and regional collaborations that inspire new styles. Wang Yanxin has devoted her career and formidable palate to these collaborations, searching far and wide for the very best.
- DATE OF PICKING2018
- BulangYunnan Province
- ELEVATION500-1400 meters
- Da Ye ZhongTea Varietal
This 2018 buds-only gongting pressing comes from one of Wang Yanxin’s oldest partners and favorite blenders- Yongming Workshop. She loves Yongming for the way that they highlight the flavor profiles of specific regions- in this case, Bulang Shan. This pressing has rich sweet notes of brown sugar and biscotti, with a touch of nutmeg and candied rose- like a perfectly considered plated dessert.
Tasting Profile
- savory - brown sugar, biscotti
- spice - nutmeg
- floral - candied rose
- fruit - pomegranate, persimmon
- texture - crisp, mouthwatering
Wang Yanxin also recommends:
'Most pu’er does become more complex over time. Astringency mellows out, darker and richer flavors come through. Textural complexities become more pronounced. Starting with an intriguing young pu’er of high quality with lots of textures and flavors at play will increase your chances of graceful aging.'
Steeping Instructions
Western
4 g.8
oz.use 212° watersteep 60 secondsresteep many times
add 30-40 sec. each infusionGongfu
4 g.5 ozuse 212° watersteep 20 seconds
add 10-15 sec. per steepingenjoy many steepingsIced/Cold
4 g.12
oz.use room temp. waterrefrigerate overnight
8 hoursadd ice & enjoy