Tea provided by Crimson Lotus Tea for review
For my second and final sample, I wanted to wait until it was raining outside so I could enjoy the Shou puerh with the nice scent of rain and not feeling hot and sweaty in the summer!
First sip had a bit of sweetness along with the familiar woodsy, earthy, deep shou puerh flavours I love.
Second through fourth were consistent in flavour, getting a bit of a deeper earthier flavour with a hint of menthol.
Fifth steep was my fav, it became much smoother and had the best balance.
I ended on the ninth steep, which was still quite dark and retained fruity and menthol flavours.
Overall Bulang Shan Imperial Grade 2008 met my expectations. I didn’t have any fuss steeping it, or noticed any off putting flavours. It was nice to try a shou puerh with a bit of a sweeter side than most of the bold earthy ones I seem to always get.
Flavors: Forest Floor, Fruity, Sweet, Wet Earth
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This has been my daily drinker for a few weeks now. I’ll brew it up thick in the morning and after I’ve had my fill I’ll steep it some more and give that to my wife. She likes it after about steeping 7 or so when it’s light but more sweet.
@Crimson Lotus Tea, That’s very interesting. I’ve never had a shou puerh that was quite so sweet. It was a nice change! :)
This has been my daily drinker for a few weeks now. I’ll brew it up thick in the morning and after I’ve had my fill I’ll steep it some more and give that to my wife. She likes it after about steeping 7 or so when it’s light but more sweet.
@Crimson Lotus Tea, That’s very interesting. I’ve never had a shou puerh that was quite so sweet. It was a nice change! :)