Bitter End 2022 Laomane Raw Puer

Tea type
Pu'erh Tea
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Flavors
Acidic, Biting, Bitter, Bittersweet, Floral, Fruity, Pear, Vegetal, Yuzu
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Average preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 0 min, 30 sec 8 g 3 oz / 100 ml

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  • “Not an interesting tea by any metric (other than bitterness?). I got this tea from my recent BLT order, and it just doesn’t ascend above average when it comes to young sheng. Decent leaves and...” Read full tasting note
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  • “Gongfu! Sipped on this while thinking about the ways my relationship to bitterness has changed since becoming a regular tea drinker. Though I’ve never been a particular fan of this production among...” Read full tasting note

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The Bitter is back! One of our favourite teas from years past, our decision to reintroduce this tea for 2022 was informed by just how well the 2018 and 2019 pressings have developed.

One of the key villages in a small region that includes Laobanzhang and Banpen, Laomane is distinguished by its noticeable bitterness. This is largely due to the varietals of tea tree that can be found, which range from a “sweet” (relatively speaking) varietal toRead more

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Not an interesting tea by any metric (other than bitterness?). I got this tea from my recent BLT order, and it just doesn’t ascend above average when it comes to young sheng. Decent leaves and liquor with a decent wet leaf aroma, paired with a decent aftertaste of sweet acidity like a pomelo and a bitey texture and finish. This tea lacked a lot in complexity in terms of character and flavour, and the steep longevity and cha-qi left a lot to be wanted. It just tastes like a slightly more bitter than average young sheng.

Flavors: Acidic, Biting, Bitter, Bittersweet, Floral, Fruity, Pear, Vegetal, Yuzu

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 0 min, 30 sec 8 g 3 OZ / 100 ML

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Gongfu!

Sipped on this while thinking about the ways my relationship to bitterness has changed since becoming a regular tea drinker. Though I’ve never been a particular fan of this production among the many yearly BLT releases, I think I would have found it completely undrinkable back in the early part of my tea journey. I used to have zero tolerance for bitterness or astringency of any kind, and now I often crave both when preparing tea myself. To varying degrees, of course. This is probably the best tea session I’ve ever with any production of Bitterend. There’s an edge and greenness to this sheng that isn’t my preferred profile but the bitterness isn’t so coarse to be a turn off for me, and the sweet payoff of the beautiful huigan after each steep note only leaves me simply willing to go back for the next steep but is propelling me there eagerly.

This is a prime example of why I like to revisit teas and flavours I dislike often. It’s okay if your taste preferences never change, but sometimes they do in a way that surprises you. Next time I brew this tea I may very well hate it, but I may also like it even more – the unpredictability is a part of the journey, and I can’t wait to see how I’ll view bitterness even just a year from now!

Tea Photos: https://www.instagram.com/p/CgFbYI1OiIn/

Song Pairing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOaKRzzcAyE

Togo 3 years ago

Lovely note and a good reminder to keep challenging oneself! I’m happy you managed to get an enjoyable session with Laomane :)

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