{"product_id":"2021-bulang-mountain-lao-cha-tou-ripe-pu-erh-500g-old-tea-heads-布朗老茶头","title":"2021 Bulang Mountain Lao Cha Tou Ripe Pu-erh – 500g Old Tea Heads 布朗老茶头","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2021 Bulang Mountain Lao Cha Tou Ripe Pu-erh – 500g 布朗老茶头\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 2021 Yunnan \u003cstrong\u003eripe Pu-erh \/ shou puer\u003c\/strong\u003e from Bulang Mountain, made in the traditional Lao Cha Tou style. These dense tea nuggets form naturally during the wet-pile fermentation of ripe Pu-erh, where pectin-rich leaves bind together into compact clusters that are especially resistant to repeated brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe Pu-erh \/ Shou Puer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulang Mountain, Yunnan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulang big-tree material\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lao Cha Tou \/ naturally formed ripe-Pu-erh nuggets\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTaste \u0026amp; aroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup is thick, mellow and naturally sweet, with a clean mature aroma, date-like sweetness, warm woody depth and a smooth, almost syrupy texture. Lao Cha Tou opens slowly and rewards patience, often becoming sweeter and fuller across repeated infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to brew\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 6–8g in a 120–150ml gaiwan or small teapot. Brew with 95–100°C \/ 203–212°F water. Rinse briefly, then start with a 15–20 second infusion. Increase later steeps gradually as the nuggets begin to loosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoiling method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lao Cha Tou is particularly well suited to simmering. Use 6–10g in around 500ml of water, bring gently to a boil and simmer for 2–3 minutes for a richer, thicker cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to drink\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea works beautifully after meals, during cooler evenings or for long weekend sessions where its exceptional brewing endurance can be enjoyed. It is also a practical tea for a thermos because the dense nuggets release flavour slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with dates, roasted nuts, dark chocolate, sesame pastries, mooncake, dim sum, roast meats or savoury mushroom dishes. Sweet, toasted and umami-rich foods complement the tea’s deep, smooth body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the tea in a clean, dry, ventilated and odor-free environment away from direct sunlight and excess humidity. A tea tin, ceramic jar or dedicated Pu-erh storage box works well for preserving its clean mature aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea-room styling \u0026amp; gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cream-and-red box, traditional calligraphy and dark nugget-shaped tea give this product a strong \u003cstrong\u003eNew Chinese, Zen and collector-style tea-room\u003c\/strong\u003e presence. Display a small serving of the nuggets in a white porcelain or celadon dish beside the box. The 500g presentation also makes it a substantial gift for ripe-Pu-erh drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Lao Cha Tou?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLao Cha Tou means “old tea heads”: dense tea nuggets that form naturally when pectin-rich leaves bind together during the wet-pile fermentation of ripe Pu-erh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this raw or ripe Pu-erh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is ripe Pu-erh \/ shou puer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat year is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much tea is included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e500g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Lao Cha Tou so durable when brewing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dense natural clusters open gradually, allowing them to release flavour over many infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I boil it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Lao Cha Tou is especially suitable for gentle simmering as well as gongfu brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ClayZenith","offers":[{"title":"500g Box","offer_id":62658767519825,"sku":"CZ-PUER-BULANG-LAOTOU-2021-500G","price":92.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/6297\/6849\/files\/2021-bulang-lao-cha-tou-ripe-puer-500g-01.jpg?v=1789705774","url":"https:\/\/clayzenith.com\/products\/2021-bulang-mountain-lao-cha-tou-ripe-pu-erh-500g-old-tea-heads-%e5%b8%83%e6%9c%97%e8%80%81%e8%8c%b6%e5%a4%b4","provider":"ClayZenith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}