About 2016 Blang Just Right Pu'erh Raw Tea Cake 357g

Our 2016 Blang Just Right Pu’er Raw Cake uses sun-dried Shaiqinmao tea leaves (Yunnan big-leaf variety) from the Bulang Mountain area. It is produced by Biming Tea Factory in Menghai County, Yunnan.

The taste of this young Pu’er is strong and powerful with a rough mouthfeel. A mild and pleasant bitterness at the first sip transforms into a lingering, sweet aftertaste within 20-30 seconds. The taste is mellow, fresh and sweet. Tasting the tea carefully, a hint of lotus aroma will emerge. The tea soup is pure and clear, apricot yellow in colour.

Appearance & Taste

2016 Blang Just Right Pu'erh Raw Tea Cake 357g

The taste of this young Pu’er is strong and powerful with a rough mouthfeel. A mild and pleasant bitterness at the first sip transforms into a lingering, sweet aftertaste within 20-30 seconds. The taste is mellow, fresh and sweet. Tasting the tea carefully, a hint of lotus aroma will emerge. The tea soup is pure and clear, apricot yellow in colour.

Taste: Bitter, Floral, Fruity, Sweet

Brewing Guide

Tea Cup

2 teaspoon(s)

100°C (125ml)

3-4 mins

Enjoy!

Glass

4 tsp

100°C (250ml)

3-4 mins

Enjoy!

Teapot

8 tsp

100°C (500ml)

3-4 mins

Enjoy!

Kongfu Style

For simple glass vessel / teapot brewing:

You can brew less tea leaves with more hot water for longer brewing time. Use 2 teaspoons of the tea for 125ml teacup, 4 teaspoons for 250ml glass or 8 teaspoons for 500ml teapot. Using 100°C hot water to infuse tea leaves for around 3-4 minutes. Re-steep for around 6-7 times. Adjust it according to personal taste.

For Gongfu Style: (Recommend using (Yixing) Clay Teapot and Gaiwan)

-Detailed processes:

Warm the Gaiwan/tiny teapot with hot water; discard the water afterwards
Add 1g Pu’er tea for every 50ml of water (recommend 7g-10g tea leaves, adjust by personal taste)
Pour hot water (100 °C) into the clay teapot / Gaiwan, tilt it, slowly rotating it two times and quickly discard the water (this step is for waking up tea leaves and stimulating the special aroma of the Pu’er tea)
Refill clay teapot/Gaiwan with hot water
Infuse tea for around 10s – 20s for first brew, extending extra 20s infusion time for the following brew.
Pour the steeped tea into serving cup and divided into small teacups and serve
Repeat 8-15 times depends on personal taste.

Origin

Blang Mountain is located in Menghai County, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, which is a well-known and ancient Pu’er-producing area with very advantageous natural conditions. The Blang people were the first in the world to grow and process tea leaves, and countless generations have grown up cultivating the local Pu’er tea trees. The Pu’er tea that is produced here has legendary status.

The Blang Mountain area has a subtropical monsoon climate with abundant sunlight and rainfall. The average annual precipitation is 1,374mm, and the average annual temperature is around 18–21℃. It is basically frost-free, or has a very short frost period. The winter is not very cold, but is as foggy as the spring, and the summer is not intensely hot but is as rainy as the autumn. The temperature is very mild – it feels like spring all year round. Blang Mountain tea plantations include many wild, ancient trees that grew up with the primeval forest. The soil is deep, breathable and fertile; it isslightly acidic and has good drainage. Types include red soil, yellow soil and lateritic soil, and the pH value is between 4 and 6. These are advantageous conditions for the cultivation of Pu’er tea trees.

Origin: Yunnan

12 reviews for 2016 Blang Just Right Pu’erh Raw Tea Cake 357g

Rated 5 out of 5

Declan P. – 25/06/2026

Reminds me of walking through my grandmother’s garden after rain. That lotus hint is subtle but unmistakable once you notice it, and the roughness mellows beautifully as you keep sipping.
Rated 5 out of 5

Isabella P. – 17/06/2026

Initial bitterness transforms beautifully into lingering sweetness, love how dynamic this pu’erh is
Rated 5 out of 5

Harrison F. – 26/04/2026

Lotus notes are subtle but definitely there. Bright yellow liquor, powerful taste that mellows beautifully. This one rewards patience.
Rated 5 out of 5

Jack P. – 22/03/2026

That pleasant bitterness morphing into sweetness is addictive. Rough around the edges in the best way.
Rated 5 out of 5

Natalie B. – 06/11/2025

Best young pu’erh I’ve had! That sweet aftertaste is just so comforting.
Rated 4 out of 5

Kaitlyn – 17/04/2021

This tea cake offers great value for money and has a lovely taste – slightly bitter followed by a mellow fresh taste. Lovely.
Rated 5 out of 5

Caitlin – 19/03/2021

This is my favourite winter tea – it’s like a holiday in a cup! Bright, cheerful and earthy. Love it.
Rated 5 out of 5

Jamie – 22/02/2021

This tea took me on a journey with its layers of flavour, from bitter to floral sweet. The tea cake offers good value for money.
Rated 5 out of 5

Jack B. – 19/01/2021

Excellent loose leaf tea in a cute cake package. Great complex flavour and very refreshing as well as aromatic.
Rated 4 out of 5

Brock M. – 09/11/2020

A strong, flavoursome tea that is a great example of why I love raw teas. A great, slightly bitter tea that transforms into sweetness. Lovely.
Rated 5 out of 5

Angelina W. – 08/06/2020

If you enjoy Pu-erh tea, this one will satisfy your craving. It tastes like subtle lotus and the soup is bright and cheerful.
Rated 5 out of 5

James F. – 12/01/2020

It is always satisfying to me. I have not tried any other brand, because this tea is always of good quality at a very good price.