Yiwu vs Bulang sheng pu-erh
The two poles of raw pu-erh character, and the pair that defines the axis every other producing area sits on. Between them they define the axis every other raw pu-erh producing area is described against.
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What is being compared
Point by point
| Aspect | Yiwu sheng pu-erh | Bulang sheng pu-erh |
|---|---|---|
| Bitterness | Low. Soft and sweet from the outset. | High, sometimes severe. |
| Sweetness | Immediate. | Arrives after the bitterness, and strongly. |
| Ageing | Ages gracefully and gently. | Ages into considerable depth, and needs the time. |
| Which to start with | This one. | Not this one. |
The short answer
Yiwu is where to begin with raw pu-erh and Bulang is where to go once the returning sweetness is something you can recognise.
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