{"product_id":"bulang-gushu-us-stock","title":"Bulang Gushu (US Stock)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 packs (20g) in stock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 packs (50g) in stock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA free tea gift with every order :)\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSame tea maker, same kind of pu’er, different forest. Can you taste the difference?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpring 2026 Sheng Pu'er (Raw) from Ancient Tea Trees in Zhanglang, Yunnan\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in the wild, ancient forests in the southern tip of Yunnan and cared for by the Bulang people, this Gushu Pu'er is a reflection of the nature and ancient wisdoms of its origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach time we open the pack, our noses fill\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith delight\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- We love the dry leaf smell of preserved\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etropical fruits, bringing to mind\u003cspan\u003e the \u003c\/span\u003esweetness of dried mangoes and apricot jam. Each sword-like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eleaf set, beautifully preserved, is something to be admired. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we brew this tea, we enjoy the transition from rounded and fruity-sweet in the first few infusions - reminding us of Yue Guang Bai or Moonlight White tea - to more raw, earthy-woody tones of cut bamboo, and bitter sensations felt on the tongue. Open the gaiwan lid to smell the wet leaf, and you will feel as though you are walking through a forest in all its wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrasting pull between cooling sensations on the palate and warmth echoing throughout the body, as well as residual sweetness felt on both the tongue and throat, are some of the many characteristics we love about this tea. Both grounding and energizing, it brings us calm on days we most need it, and energy when we're feeling low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've selected Mr. Ai's early spring pluck from his ancient tea trees of over 600 years in age. Unblended and handcrafted from start to finish, this is his family's pride and passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea can be enjoyed in its present state, young and unaged, or it can be aged over the years, gaining complexity with time. We look forward to tasting it as the years go by (that is, of course, if we have any left)! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor our detailed tasting notes on this tea, check out this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theteawala.com\/blogs\/news\/tea-journaling-with-puer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblog post\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/COmQP12HEIC\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTea Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTES  Dried Mango, Apricot Jam, Bamboo, Sugarcane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eORIGIN  Zhanglang, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan | Bulang People\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePICKED  March 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLEAF  Da Ye varietal, Gus\u003cspan\u003ehu (ancient tea trees 600+ years old) | Bud and 2 leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCRAFT  Picked, short-withered, wok-fried, rolled \u0026amp; sun-dried\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBENEFITS May aid digestion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCAFFEINE Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eGongfu Brew (Gaiwan):\u003c\/em\u003e 8g | 150ml | 98°C | 10 sec | +3 secs for additional brews | Can steep ~ 15 times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eWestern Brew (Mug \/ Teapot):\u003c\/em\u003e 4g | 350ml | 98°C | 30 sec | + 15 secs for additional brews | Can steep ~ 5 times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFarm Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBordering Myanmar, Zhanglang village is home to the Bulang people who have been practicing their pu'er-making traditions for thousands of years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe met this producer and family by chance, stumbling upon their modest processing facility during our stay in the tea village. Like many of the groups in this tea region, this family has owned and protected their ancient tea trees for many generations, cultivating its precious leaves through age-old traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe observed as the family processed tea until the evening when Mr. Ai and his wife began frying pu'er leaves over a wok. Since that fateful encounter, we have remained in touch, and are excited to finally share his gushu pu'er with you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Teawala","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":51240201912484,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":51240201945252,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":51240201978020,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/1501\/0110\/products\/DSC_3125v3.jpg?v=1622023817","url":"https:\/\/theteawala.com\/products\/bulang-gushu-us-stock","provider":"Teawala","version":"1.0","type":"link"}