Shen Puerh pancake 357 grams Lanjiang Factory

Shen Pu'er "Bulanshan Gu Shu" (布朗山古树) is a green pu'er made from pure raw materials from old trees in Bulan Mountain (布朗山), Menghai County, Yunnan. Pressed into a classic pancake weighing 357g, it is created by Lancang Ancient Tea Co., a factory specializing in ecological cultivation and hand-processing of tea.

Bulanshan is a region where ancient tea trees (gu shu) grow, producing tea with a characteristically powerful flavor, dense astringency, and a long, sweet aftertaste. This tea is characterized by a pronounced character and tangible energy that is revealed from the first pours.

The infusion is amber, transparent. The taste is strong, tart, with a slight bitterness that turns into sweetness. There are notes of camphor, wild bark, herbs and wildflowers. The aftertaste is clean, long-lasting. The tea is especially good in gongfu cups or when aged.

Features of this shen:

• Type: Shen Pu'er (unfermented)
• Raw material: 古樹纯料 - old raw material from the same area
• Shape: Bing Cha (pancake)
• Weight: 357 g
• Origin: Bulanshan Mountain, Menghai County, Yunnan
• Manufacturer: Lancang Ancient Tea Co. (澜沧古茶)
• Year of production: — 2020

Characteristics:

• Infusion: amber-golden
• Taste: strong, tart, with notes of wood and camphor
• Aroma: wild, fresh, with hints of honey and bark
• Effect: powerful concentration, toning

How to brew this shen:

Gongfu method:

1. 5–6 g of tea per 100 ml
2. Water temperature — 95–100°C
3. Rinse with the first flush (2–3 seconds)
4. Short bursts of 10–20 seconds, up to 10–12 times

European method:

1. 1 tsp per 300–350 ml
2. Infuse for 3–4 minutes at a temperature of 90–95°C.
3. Can be brewed 2–3 times