Yunnan Bu Lang Ancient Tree 2005 Special Red Ribbon (200g) 雲南布朗古樹2005年特製紅絲帶

The brewed tea has some bitterness in the beginning but quickly gives way to a rich and malty taste that quickly becomes sweet in the mouth.  The tea is lubricating to the mouth and throat and there is a subtle but noticeable cha qi.  Tea soup is burgundy and clear, thick and viscous.
 
This is a ripe pu-erh that is very unique both in feeling and taste.  It's a light fermentation ripe pu-erh and the brewed leaf is a medium-light brown with a little olive green hue creeping in.  The flavor has some chocolate and coffee bitter notes, with some dried fruit sweetness and some earthiness that remains from it's wet piling (mostly faded).  The cha qi is quite noticeable (strong) for a ripe pu-erh.  
 
An excellent Bu Lang single-estate ripe pu-erh tea which will age with grace and complexity.