Bulang Mountain is located in Menghai County, Xishuangbanna, near the China-Myanmar border. It is a famous Pu’er tea-producing area and one of the regions that has preserved the most ancient tea gardens. Bulang Mountain covers an area of more than 1,000 square kilometers. Bulang Mountain Township includes villages such as Banzhang, Laoman’e, and Manxinlong. Among them, the oldest village, Laoman’e, has a history of 1,400 years. The Bulang people are descendants of the Bopu and have lived on Bulang Mountain for generations. They are one of the earliest ethnic groups in the world to cultivate, produce, and drink tea.
Bulang Mountain is situated in Menghai County, Xishuangbanna, close to the China-Myanmar border. It is a well-known area for producing Pu’er tea and is among the regions that have preserved some of the oldest tea gardens. The mountain spans over 1,000 square kilometers. Bulang Mountain Township consists of villages like Banzhang, Laoman’e, and Manxinlong. Laoman’e, the oldest village, has a history dating back 1,400 years. The Bulang people, descendants of the Bopu, have lived on Bulang Mountain for generations and are among the earliest ethnic groups in the world to cultivate, produce, and drink tea.
Brewing Method:
Using a Gaiwan as an Example:Core
Principle: Pour water gently, pour tea quickly
Step-by-Step Details:1. Warm and clean the utensils: Rinse the Gaiwan, fairness cup, and tasting cups with boiling water to raise the temperature of the vessels, which helps to release the tea aroma.2. Add tea: Place an appropriate amount of tea leaves into the Gaiwan according to its capacity (usually 110-150ml), with a ratio of about 1:20 (e.g., 7g of tea with 140ml of water).3. Rinse the tea (wake the tea):· Gently pour slightly cooled hot water (about 90-95°C) along the edge of the Gaiwan just enough to cover the leaves.· Immediately cover the Gaiwan and discard the tea liquor. The action should be quick to awaken the leaves without over-extracting their essence.4. Brewing:· Water temperature: Use hot water at 90-95°C. Avoid pouring boiling water directly to prevent scalding the tender leaves and producing an unpleasant cooked taste, which affects the tea’s delicate sweetness.· Pouring: Use the “fixed-point low pour” method or pour gently along the inner wall of the Gaiwan, avoiding direct pouring onto the leaves to reduce rapid extraction of bitter substances.· Pouring out tea: After pouring water, immediately pour out the tea within 5-10 seconds. For the first few infusions, it is not necessary to let the tea sit; the purpose is to release the tea quickly and evenly.5. Tasting: Pour the tea into the fairness cup first, then into tasting cups. Ice Island tea has a mellow and smooth texture with a pronounced rock sugar aroma, and the sweet aftertaste comes quickly and lasts long.6. Subsequent infusions: From the 5th-6th infusion onwards, you can slightly extend the brewing time by 5-10 seconds depending on the tea concentration. High-quality Ice Island tea is very durable and can last for 15-20 infusions or more.Key Points Summary:· Prefer slightly lower water temperature: 90-95°C is the best range to showcase its clear and sweet flavors.· Handle tea gently: Avoid aggressive stirring or pouring.· Pour tea quickly: The “fast in, fast out” approach in the first few infusions is essential to bring out the sweet and smooth character of Ice Island tea.By following the above method, you can better experience the charming appeal of Ice Island Pu’er tea, characterized by its rock sugar sweetness and orchid fragrance.
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