2026 Wild Purple Bud Sheng Pu'er
Size
Tea Profile
| Tea Type | Raw Pu'er (Sheng Pu'er 生茶) |
|---|---|
| Style | Wild Purple Bud Loose Leaf (野生紫芽生茶) |
| Origin | Menghai County, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China |
| Production Date | Spring 2026 |
| Processing | Sun-dried raw Pu'er produced from Yunnan large-leaf tea and traditionally processed as loose Sheng Pu'er. |
| Leaf Material | Yunnan Large Leaf Tea (云南大叶种) |
Origin and Character
Produced in Menghai County, this loose-leaf purple bud Sheng Pu'er takes a notably gentle approach to young raw tea. Rather than emphasising bitterness and strength, it focuses on fragrance, freshness and drinkability.
Throughout our tasting the tea remained consistently sweet, revealing lively gooseberry acidity supported by delicate floral aromatics and soft mineral notes. Even when pushed to a five-minute infusion with boiling water, it stayed remarkably balanced, making it an excellent choice for those exploring raw Pu'er without the intensity often associated with young Sheng.
Aroma and Flavour
| Aroma | Wildflower honey, violet, lilac, blackcurrant, plum honey and fresh woodland |
|---|---|
| Liquor | Bright pale gold, deepening to clear golden amber |
| Flavour | Wildflower honey, gooseberry, berry skins, gentle minerality and subtle almond skin |
| Mouthfeel | Light, refreshing and palate-cleansing with excellent salivation rather than heavy body |
| Finish | Long, floral and cooling with lingering violet aromatics and gentle white pepper notes |
✦ The Astraluna Perspective ✦
Not every young Sheng Pu'er needs to be powerful. This tea is defined by refinement rather than intensity.
Its greatest strength lies in its accessibility. Brewed with boiling water through multiple Gong fu infusions, it remained remarkably low in bitterness while maintaining floral elegance and lively gooseberry freshness. The body stays light throughout the session, favouring clarity and fragrance over density. For experienced Sheng drinkers it offers a graceful change of pace, while newcomers will appreciate how forgiving and approachable it is.
Brewing Notes
| Method | Leaf | Water | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gong Fu |
7 g per 100 ml gaiwan |
100°C | 5 sec rinse, then 12, 15, 18, 25 sec, increasing gradually |
| Western | 3–4 g per 300 ml | 100°C | 2–3 min |
For a complete method, read How to Brew Sheng Pu'er.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated and odour-free environment away from direct sunlight, moisture and strong aromas. Under suitable storage conditions this young Sheng Pu'er will continue to mature slowly, gradually developing greater sweetness and aromatic complexity over the years.