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Bulang Sheng Tea

Bulang Raw Pu-erh · Bulang Puer

BitterBoldHoneyed

Bulang sheng comes from Bulang mountain, home of some of Yunnan's oldest tea forests and the famous Ban Zhang village.

Bulang Sheng tea — loose leaves
Pu-erhEarthy · Smooth · Deep
Strong body
Tea TypePu-erhEarthy · Smooth · Deep
OriginYunnan (Bulang), China
OxidationLowUnroasted
BodyStrong
CaffeineHigh35–65 mg / cup

Flavor Profile

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.

Flavor NotesStrongest first
Bitter5 / 5
Bold4 / 5
Honeyed3 / 5
Woody2 / 5

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.

Yunnan (Bulang), China

Brewing Guide

How to Brew Bulang Sheng

Tea Amount5 g
Water250 ml
Temperature95–100°C
Steep0.5–1 min
Re-steep8–12 times

Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.

Caffeine

Caffeine in Bulang Sheng

High

Typical brewed serving

35–65mg per cup

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.