Form
Loose leaf
Leaf
Pu-erh
Brew temp
212°F
Steep time
15 sec, multi-steep
The verdict
Where this pick fits.
Raw, un-fermented Pu-erh that ages in the wrapper. Bittersweet, vegetal at first, mellowing for decades. The wine of teas — drink it now and again in twenty years.
Raw and un-fermented. Ages for decades. The wine of teas. It earned its spot in our lineup by solving the stage it's supposed to solve — without pretending to solve every stage after it.
Quick take
- Best for: ageing collection, gongfu sessions, tea investment
- Format: Loose leaf
- Leaf: Pu-erh
- Caffeine: medium
Best for
Where it earns its keep.
- · ageing collection
- · gongfu sessions
- · tea investment
Head to head
See how it stacks up.
Common questions
Before you pour.
Is the Teavivre Bulang Mountain Raw (Sheng) Pu-erh worth it? +
Raw, un-fermented Pu-erh that ages in the wrapper. Bittersweet, vegetal at first, mellowing for decades. The wine of teas — drink it now and again in twenty years. We keep it in the lineup for ageing collection and gongfu sessions.
How much caffeine is in Teavivre Bulang Mountain Raw (Sheng) Pu-erh? +
It sits in the medium range, which is typical for pu-erh tea. A longer steep pulls more caffeine; pull it early in the 15 sec, multi-steep window to keep the cup lighter.
What water temperature and steep time does Teavivre Bulang Mountain Raw (Sheng) Pu-erh need? +
Brew at 212°F for 15 sec, multi-steep. Our brewing guide has the full method, ratio, and water notes.
Where can you buy the Teavivre Bulang Mountain Raw (Sheng) Pu-erh? +
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