{"product_id":"2024-bulang-mountain-ancient-tree-raw-pu-erh-sheng-pu-erh-loose-leaf-250g-xi-gui-hao","title":"2024 Bulang Mountain Ancient Tree Raw Pu-erh\/Sheng Pu-erh Loose Leaf 250g | Xi Gui Hao","description":"\u003c!-- Xiguihao Product Description Template --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Yunnan Bulang Mountain Old Tree Raw Pu-erh — 2024 First Spring \/ Loose Leaf --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.xgh-product-desc {\n  font-family: 'DM Sans', 'Noto Sans SC', Arial, sans-serif;\n  color: #333;\n  line-height: 1.7;\n  max-width: 800px;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n  padding: 20px;\n}\n\n.xgh-product-desc h2 {\n  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Noto Serif SC', Georgia, serif;\n  color: #2E5D3F;\n  font-size: 22px;\n  border-bottom: 2px solid #C8963E;\n  padding-bottom: 8px;\n  margin-top: 36px;\n  margin-bottom: 16px;\n}\n\n.xgh-product-desc h3 {\n  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Noto Serif SC', Georgia, serif;\n  color: #2E5D3F;\n  font-size: 17px;\n  margin-top: 20px;\n  margin-bottom: 10px;\n}\n\n.xgh-product-desc p {\n  margin-bottom: 14px;\n  font-size: 15px;\n}\n\n.xgh-product-desc .xgh-lead {\n  font-size: 16px;\n  color: #1B3D2B;\n  font-style: italic;\n  border-left: 4px solid #C8963E;\n  padding-left: 16px;\n  margin: 20px 0;\n}\n\n.xgh-product-desc table {\n  width: 100%;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\n  margin: 16px 0;\n  font-size: 14px;\n}\n\n.xgh-product-desc table th {\n  background: #2E5D3F;\n  color: #fff;\n  padding: 10px 14px;\n  text-align: left;\n  font-weight: 600;\n}\n\n.xgh-product-desc table td {\n  padding: 10px 14px;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #E0DDD6;\n}\n\n.xgh-product-desc table tr:nth-child(even) td {\n  background: #FAF8F5;\n}\n\n.xgh-product-desc .xgh-spec-table td:first-child {\n  font-weight: 600;\n  color: #2E5D3F;\n  width: 35%;\n}\n\n.xgh-product-desc ul {\n  padding-left: 20px;\n  margin-bottom: 14px;\n}\n\n.xgh-product-desc li {\n  margin-bottom: 6px;\n  font-size: 15px;\n}\n\n.xgh-product-desc li strong {\n  color: #2E5D3F;\n}\n\n.xgh-product-desc .xgh-step {\n  background: #FAF8F5;\n  border-left: 3px solid #C8963E;\n  padding: 12px 18px;\n  margin: 12px 0;\n  border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;\n}\n\n.xgh-product-desc .xgh-western-brew {\n  background: #2E5D3F;\n  color: #fff;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  padding: 18px 22px;\n  margin: 20px 0;\n}\n\n.xgh-product-desc .xgh-western-brew h3 {\n  color: #C8963E;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  margin-top: 0;\n  margin-bottom: 10px;\n}\n\n.xgh-product-desc .xgh-western-brew p {\n  color: #e8e4df;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  margin-bottom: 10px;\n}\n\n.xgh-product-desc .xgh-western-brew p:last-child {\n  margin-bottom: 0;\n}\n\n.xgh-product-desc .xgh-disclaimer {\n  font-size: 12px;\n  color: #999;\n  border-top: 1px solid #E0DDD6;\n  padding-top: 14px;\n  margin-top: 28px;\n  font-style: italic;\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\n  .xgh-product-desc { padding: 10px; }\n  .xgh-product-desc h2 { font-size: 19px; }\n  .xgh-product-desc table { font-size: 13px; }\n  .xgh-product-desc table th,\n  .xgh-product-desc table td { padding: 8px 10px; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xgh-product-desc\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===== PRODUCT OVERVIEW ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Bold Heart of Bulang — First Spring Old Tree Raw Pu-erh\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xgh-lead\"\u003ePlucked during the very first spring harvest of 2024 from ~200-year-old tea trees on Bulang Mountain, Menghai, Yunnan, this loose leaf raw pu-erh is pure first-flush material — no blending, no shortcuts. It delivers the bold, powerful character that Bulang Mountain is famous for: a strong, layered aroma, a robust and full-bodied liquor, and a fast, electrifying huigan that pulses at the back of the throat. This is young sheng at its most vibrant and honest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulang Mountain\u003c\/strong\u003e (布朗山) sits deep within the Menghai tea district of Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, at an altitude of approximately 1,200 meters — a region that serious pu-erh enthusiasts regard as one of the most important terroirs in all of tea. The mountain's ~200-year-old tea forests, rich volcanic soils, and warm tropical climate produce large-leaf material with extraordinary depth and aging potential. First spring harvest (头春) is the most prized picking of the year — the leaves are at their most tender and nutrient-dense after winter dormancy, yielding a tea with remarkable energy, complexity, and structure. This loose leaf format offers the purest expression of the material — no pressing, just sun-dried leaves in their natural state, ready to brew or to store for future aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===== FLAVOR PROFILE ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Profile \u0026amp; Tasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 25%;\" scope=\"col\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry Leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlump, well-formed strands with prominent white hairs (银毫) — a clear sign of early spring old tree material. Dark green with a glossy, lively sheen.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright golden-yellow, crystal clear with a luminous glow — the classic color of fresh, premium spring sheng pu-erh.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrong, layered, and high — signature Bulang Mountain character. Fresh floral and wild herbaceous notes intertwine with a subtle honey sweetness that rises from the cup.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowerful and full-bodied with a bold entry. A pleasant bitterness appears at the front of the tongue but dissolves quickly, giving way to a rapid, wave-like huigan (sweet aftertaste) that spreads across the entire palate. The Bulang \"cha qi\" (tea energy) is unmistakable — a warming, active sensation that seasoned drinkers recognize immediately.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThick and substantial with a fine, smooth water path. The liquor has real weight and presence — not thin or watery. A satisfying astringency grips the tongue briefly before melting into sweetness.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong, layered, and persistent. The sweet aftertaste builds through multiple infusions, coating the throat with a lingering warmth that endures long after the cup is empty.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging Potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent. The bold structure, substantial body, and strong aromatic profile of this first-flush Bulang old tree material give it outstanding aging potential. Stored properly, it will develop remarkable complexity over 5, 10, even 20+ years.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===== PRODUCT DETAILS ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"xgh-spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXi Gui Hao (昔归号)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTea Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaw Pu-erh Tea (Sheng Puerh)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2024 First Spring Harvest (Tou Chun)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulang Mountain, Menghai, Yunnan, China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTree Age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~200 Years Old\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAltitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~1,200m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250g (loose leaf)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoose leaf — no pressing, pure sun-dried material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===== BREWING GUIDE ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xgh-step\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGongfu Style (Recommended)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRatio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–8g to 150ml gaiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95°C – 100°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 quick rinse, 5 seconds, discard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10 seconds for the first 3 infusions, increase by 3–5 seconds each round. 10+ infusions achievable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xgh-western-brew\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWestern \/ Mug Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 3–5g of loose leaf to your mug with 95°C water, steep 1–2 minutes for a lighter brew, or 3 minutes for a stronger cup. Re-steep 4–5 times by refilling. The bold Bulang character comes through even with simple brewing — just use less leaf if you prefer a milder taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===== STORAGE ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Store\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight and strong odors. Keep sealed in the original packaging or transfer to a breathable kraft paper bag or unglazed clay jar. As a raw pu-erh, this tea will continue to develop and transform over time — the initial boldness and pleasant bitterness will gradually soften, giving way to greater smoothness, complexity, and a deeper, more refined sweetness. Properly stored, it will reward your patience for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===== DISCLAIMER ===== --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xgh-disclaimer\"\u003e100% Natural \u0026amp; Handcrafted: This product is made from 100% natural tea leaves, hand-picked and traditionally sun-dried in Yunnan, China. It contains no artificial additives, flavorings, or preservatives. Like all real teas, Pu-erh contains natural caffeine. 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