Estate Name: Bu Lang Shan
Farming Methods: Naturally grown from seed to tree in forest environment without human interference. Hand Plucking, one bud two – three leaves. (Wild tea tree plucking is not as precise as that of a regular garden tea. It is much more difficult work harvesting the tea leaves and the farmers are inclined to obtain more leaves in each single plucking)
Production Methods: Plucking – Slight withering – Frying – Rolling -Sunshine drying – Compressing
Other Notes:
Each Bu Lang Dan Zhu Pu erh batch is made using one single old tea tree only – usually just a kilo or 2 per tree. (see phoots of some of the trees and batches below.
No.1 Single Tree 2019 Spring crop yield 2.5KG
No.4 Single Tree 2019 Spring crop yield 3.2KG
No.5 Single Tree 2019 Spring crop yield 1.7KG
No.6 Single Tree 2019 Spring crop yield 3.4KG
No.8 Single Tree 2019 Spring crop yield 1.1KG
No.9 Single Tree 2019 Spring crop yield 0.5KG
No.12 Single Tree 2019 Spring crop yield 2.3KG
No.14 Single Tree 2019 Spring crop yield 1.3KG
No.15 Single Tree 2019 Spring crop yield 1.1KG
No.16 Single Tree 2019 Spring crop yield 1.0KG
No.18 Single Tree 2019 Spring crop yield 3.0KG
Dry Leaf
Color: Yellowish green color
Shape/size: Tightly curled leaf, in compressed cake
Brewed Tea
Color: Orange
Aroma: Refreshing rich and mellow flavor and aroma
Body Taste: Mellow and rich with a sweet aftertaste.
Suggested Brewing (adjust according to personal preferences)
Water Temperature: 90-95°C/194-203°F
Amount: 3g per 150ml teacup
Steeping Time: 2-3 minutes
# of Infusions: 4-6 infusions