Palate 2017 Fall Raw Puer – Ku

Although this is the bitter representative from the set, this aspect is dialled back, making it quite a drinkable tea. Bulang region tea is known for its bitter character, however, teas from here are often distinguished as either from the “sweet” or “bitter” varietal, with this being the former.

Nonetheless, this pleasant “kuwei” sets it apart from the others in the set and sets you up for a pleasant sweetness that follows. The use of fall material also softens the approach, making this a great tea for those who are looking to dip their toes into the bitter end of sheng puer.

This cake is made from the “ku” material of our Palate tasting set, which also includes examples of soft (rou), sweet (tian) and a fragrant (xiang) puer.