Heather LeBlanc
2y ago
Bulang Arbor (2009 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club
Bulang Arbor (2009 Spring)
You Cai
- Type
- Sheng Pu'er
- Origin
- Bulang Mountains, Menghai, Yunnan Province, China
- Cultivar
- Da Ye Zhong
- Elevation
- 1700m
- Steeping instructions
- 100˚C/212˚F. Rinse once for 5s. Gongfu style, 1g : 25ml, 15s+5s. Western style: 1g : 80ml, 2min+1min. Aged teas tend to last many infusions and are suitable for being boiled after steeping, in order to extract the most content from them.
- Description
- This 2009 Bulang Arbor King was crafted from old arbor tea trees growing in the northeastern part of Bulang, near Pasha, giving it a distinct character that sets it apart from a typical Bulang-region Sheng Pu’er. While Bulang Pu’er teas are often known for their bold, assertive profiles, with Lao Ban Zhang being the most famous example, their intense bitterness and powerful energy can sometimes be overwhelming for those new to Sheng Pu’er. Unlike many Bulang teas, this tea’s raw material is naturally gentler, with less bitterness and a smoother profile. Over 15 years of aging since 2009, it has developed a full-bodied liquor with a well-rounded texture and a refined complexity. The initial light bitterness and astringency gradually transform into a pleasant Huigan (回甘, returning sweetness), leaving a lingering, refreshing aftertaste that balances depth with drinkability. This aged Bulang Sheng Pu’er represents an excellent balance between strength and refinement, making it an ideal choice for both seasoned Pu’er drinkers and those exploring Bulang teas for the first time. It was stored in Kunming for 1 year, Guangzhou for 5 years, and then Chengdu since 2015.
Shipped in January 2023
Member posts
Myr
3y ago
New to pu’erhs so I can’t say much about comparing this to others. I did enjoy this quite a bit and can see how pu’erhs are considered good digestive teas. Wish I had started this session earlier in the day. I will also… more
Bulang Arbor (2009 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club
Trying out a lower temp than what is recommended and only using 3gm since I’m starting this session in the early afternoon. Went for the full 212°F for the second half of the ste… more
Erik Ellestad
3y ago
Finishing off the MyTeaPal Club 2009 Bulang Arbor raw puerh.
Bulang Arbor (2009 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club
Kurt Johansen
3y ago
Want to give this a higher rating, but I wish this would have a more defined flavor. Very smooth, enjoyable tea, but will be ultimately forgettable since no flavors wanted to stand out and be prominent.
Bulang Arbor (2009 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club
Very nice clean tasting tea. Nice subtle notes, but hard to pinpoint any real flavor tasting notes. That's why I'm giving this 3 stars and not 3.5 because no flavor wanted to be th… more
- spicy
- mineral
- woody
- dry wood
- tart
- raisin
- (slight) cranberry
Matthew
3y ago
Second tasting of this tea, much better than the first.
Bulang Arbor (2009 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club
Very interesting transition from bitter and tart (moving to sweet) with lots of stomach activity in the first infusions, moving to vanilla/honeyed sweetness later on. Was soapy i… more
- chenpi
- yuzu
- mineral
- soap
- vanilla
- perfume
- honey
JennAwhitecloud
3y ago
This is a hard tea but spending time with friends in #myteapalclub
Bulang Arbor (2009 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club
Awkward stage perhaps? Drying, mineral, green, slight citrus, strong stomach effect, slight camphor or cooling
- mineral
- flint
- green bark
- very drying
- dusty
- slight cooling
Erik Ellestad
3y ago
The 2009 Bulang Arbor is the gem of the Jam MyTeaPal Club.
Bulang Arbor (2009 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club
Dulce
3y ago
Typically i use DuaNii teapot for seng but this time to test the tea i used a porcelain tea pot.
Bulang Arbor (2009 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club
Noah
3y ago
Bulang Arbor (2009 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club
One of my favorite teas of the whole club!
Katherine
3y ago
Bulang Arbor (2009 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club
Better than young sheng, but that's about all that I can say. Christian got all sorts of nice flavors, but for me it was consistently sweet earth.
- earthy
- sweet
- bitter
Christian
3y ago
Bulang Arbor (2009 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club
- fruity
- tart
- sweet
- cocoa
- earthy
Katrina J. Herren
3y ago
From yesterday. More bite several rounds in than the other 2 I've tried from this month's tea, but still very enjoyable. Tried out my cute teapot, too. It seemed to soften the tea a bit. And I boiled the leaves after t… more
Bulang Arbor (2009 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club
Vincent
3y ago
The oldest aged puerh from our January 2023 club. I really enjoyed this one, very nice huigan.
Bulang Arbor (2009 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club