{"product_id":"2024-bulang-mountain-ripe-puerh-loose-leaf-dry-stored","title":"2024 Bulang Mountain Bold Ripe Pu-erh Loose Leaf","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaw power from the heartland of Yunnan's greatest tea mountains — this 2024 Bulang Ripe Pu-erh hits hard, turns sweet fast, and rewards every single steep.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulang Mountain ripe pu-erh doesn't whisper — it declares itself in the first sip. This 2024 loose-leaf ripe pu-erh is sourced from across the Bulang Mountain (布朗山) range, the legendary home of Lao Banzhang, Lao Mane'e, and Banpen — and delivers the full, concentrated character that has made Bulang the reference point for serious ripe pu-erh drinkers worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes It Unique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulang Mountain Blended Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Boldest Flavor Profile in Yunnan Ripe Pu-erh, Sourced from the Most Prestigious Pu-erh Region on Earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntense Bitterness\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThat Flips to Strong, Fast Huigan\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Signature \"Bitter-Sweet Shock\" Bulang Is Famous For.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncompressed Loose Leaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e No High-Temperature Steam-Pressing, Full Original Leaf Structure Preserved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXi'an Dry-Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Clean, Odor-Free Aging That Locks In Natural Activity and Prevents Any Off-Flavors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Drink-Now Versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: Available in a 30g Sample — Try It Before You Commit to 500g or 1kg.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you spend enough time in China's pu-erh tea community, one name comes up again and again when the topic turns to raw power and intensity: Bulang Mountain (布朗山, Bùlǎng Shān). Situated in Menghai County, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, the Bulang Mountain range is home to some of the most talked-about tea-producing villages in China — Lao Banzhang (老班章), Xin Banzhang (新班章), Lao Mane'e (老曼峨), and Banpen (班盆) all sit within this range. For pu-erh enthusiasts in China, Bulang Mountain material is not a novelty — it is the benchmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2024 ripe pu-erh is a Bulang Mountain blend, drawing from multiple growing areas across the mountain range rather than a single village. This is not a compromise — it is a deliberate sourcing approach that captures the defining character of the entire Bulang range: thick body, strong bitterness, and the fast, powerful huigan (回甘, Huí Gān) — the sweet rebound — that Bulang is known for. Where a single-village tea might express one facet of Bulang's character, a well-executed mountain blend gives you the full picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe production follows the traditional wodui (渥堆, Wò Duī) pile-fermentation process. Fresh maocha (毛茶, Máo Chá) is moistened and stacked in controlled conditions, where microbial activity drives the transformation of the leaf. The large-leaf Yunnan Assamica cultivar material from Bulang — known for its dense, thick leaves and high natural bitterness — retains this character even after fermentation. Where other tea-producing regions produce ripe pu-erh with a more gentle, rounded profile, Bulang material stays assertive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter production, this tea was transported to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/pages\/xi-an-dry-storage\"\u003ewarehouse in Xi'an\u003c\/a\u003e (西安), in Shaanxi Province, for natural storage. Xi'an sits in northwest China, with a dry, four-season continental climate — a fundamentally different environment from the humid south. This matters more than people often realize. In high-humidity environments, ripe pu-erh can undergo rapid additional fermentation that softens flavor quickly but sometimes introduces unwanted notes. In Xi'an dry storage (干仓存储, Gān Cāng Cún Chú), the pace of post-production transformation is slower and more controlled. The tea retains its natural vitality and structural complexity. The liquor stays bright and clear. There are no damp-storage off-notes, no mustiness, no compromise. What you taste is exactly what the leaf holds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne more deliberate choice: this tea is sold as loose leaf (散茶, Sǎn Chá), without compression into a cake or brick. Most ripe pu-erh is eventually pressed using high-temperature steam, which compacts the leaves but also applies heat and pressure that can alter the leaf structure. Loose leaf preserves the full, fat, unbroken Yunnan large-leaf (大叶种, Dà Yè Zhǒng) strips in their original state. You see exactly what you are getting. The texture and character of the raw material is fully visible before it ever reaches the teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Start Your Ripe Pu-erh Tea Journey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe ship every order with full traceability: production year 2024, Bulang Mountain origin, Xi'an dry-storage verified. No vague sourcing claims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot sure if Bulang's intense, bitter-sweet profile is right for you? Start with the 30g sample — brewed correctly, it is enough for 6 to 8 full gongfu sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery batch is stored in our Xi'an warehouse under consistent dry conditions, sealed and protected from light, moisture, and odor. What you receive is clean, stable, and exactly as described.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulang Mountain ripe pu-erh at this price point, sourced from the mountain range that defines bold Yunnan flavor, and stored correctly from day one — this is not common. If you are building a pu-erh collection or simply want to understand what \"intense\" actually means in Chinese tea, add the 30g sample to your cart now and find out for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"勐普秦香","offers":[{"title":"30g Sample","offer_id":58229039169839,"sku":null,"price":7.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":58229039202607,"sku":null,"price":21.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":58229039235375,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":58229039268143,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":58229039300911,"sku":null,"price":175.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/03-2024-bulang-mountain-ripe-puerh-loose-leaf-top-view.jpg?v=1784523945","url":"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/fr\/products\/2024-bulang-mountain-ripe-puerh-loose-leaf-dry-stored","provider":"Orientaleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}