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Loose Leaf Ripe Pu-erh Tea

Leaf grade is based on the size of the leaf.  After the fermentation process is completed, ripe pu-erh is separated into different grades. Each different leaf grade will impart a slightly different taste.  When ripe tea cakes, bricks and tuos are pressed they are usually a blend of different leaf grades.  Blending is used to bring more complexity to the overall taste of the finished product.

Leaf grades from smallest to largest:  Gong Ting, Te Ji, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7,  Grade 8, Grade 9

Other by-products of ripe fermentation might include:  Zao Xiang Ye (or Cu Ye, large coarse leaf), Cha Tou (tea nugget), and small broken grade leaf which is often sold as a cheaper form of Gong Ting.

  • Meng Song Village "Emperor's Golden Pu-erh" Ripe Pu-erh Tea

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    This "Emperor's Golden Pu-erh" 茶皇 is an incredibly laborious tea to produce. A wet pile batch made from Meng Song Village spring harvested tea leav...

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  • Yunnan Sourcing Certified Organic Ripe Pu-erh Tea Mini Bricks

    Original price $9.75 USD - Original price $123.25 USD
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    We are proud to offer a Certified Organic "7 Gram Mini Brick" Ripe Pu-erh Tea from Yunnan.  This tea was grown in the area of Simao and was harvest...

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  • Mannuo Village "Da Shu" Ripe Pu-erh Tea

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    This is a Mannuo Village (Bu Lang mountain area of Menghai county) tea harvested from tea trees ranging in age from 20-60 years.  A second flush of...

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  • 2001 Basket Aged Ripe Pu-erh Tea from Yi Wu

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    This Yi Wu region harvested tea was wet piled in Menghai in 2001 and then aged in baskets in a Guangdong dry storage condition in Dongguan.   The r...

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  • Jinggu "Golden Pu-erh" Pure Bud Ripe Pu-erh Tea

    Original price $8.75 USD - Original price $128.25 USD
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    This "Golden Pu-erh" is made by a special process of fermentation. The tea is fermented in bags instead of piled and the fermentation period is mor...

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  • Jinggu Da Qing Village Lao Cha Tou Ripe Pu-erh Tea

    Original price $7.50 USD - Original price $105.50 USD
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    Wet piled entirely from just 500 kilograms of spring 2019 harvested tea from the Da Qing Village area, this Cha Tou is very enjoyable! Only about ...

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  • Bu Lang Mountain "Lao Cha Tou" Ripe Pu-erh Tea in Clay Jar

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    This Lao Cha Tou (lit. old tea nuggets) ripe pu-erh tea is wet piled from premium spring 2018 harvested Bu Lang area tea leaves.  This brews up an ...

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  • Certified Organic "Jia Ji" Loose Leaf Ripe Pu-erh Tea

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    We are proud to offer a Certified Organic "Jia Ji" Ripe Pu-erh Tea from Yunnan.  This tea was grown in the area of Simao and was harvested in Apri...

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  • Certified Organic "Gong Ting Grade" Loose Leaf Ripe Pu-erh Tea

    Original price $11.00 USD - Original price $158.75 USD
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    We are proud to offer a Certified Organic "Gong Ting" Ripe Pu-erh Tea from Yunnan.  This tea was grown in the area of Simao and was harvested in A...

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  • Aged Menghai Gong Ting Grade Ripe Pu-erh Tea

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    Gong Ting (aka Palace Grade) Ripe Pu-erh tea is the smallest and tippiest grade of Ripe Pu-erh available.  When a wet pile batch is completed and t...

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  • Menghai "Gong Ting" Tippy Grade Ripe Pu-erh Tea

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    Classic Menghai ripe pu-erh tea.  Wet piled by some of the most accomplished ripe tea professionals in Menghai (Yang Li).  Storage in Menghai (warm...

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  • Menghai "Everyday Drinker" Loose Leaf Ripe Pu-erh Tea

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    This is a nice loose leaf ripe pu-erh tea that is sweet, fruity, and smooth.  In later steeps it becomes kind of creamy.  It takes about 6-8 steeps...

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  • Customer Favorites "Loose Leaf Ripe" Pu-erh Tea Sampler

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    This is a Loose Leaf Ripe Pu-erh Sampler of some of our customers' favorites. Experience a wide range of styles and vintages and discover why thes...

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  • Jinggu Aged "Purple Lao Cha Tou" Ripe Pu-erh Tea

    Original price $10.00 USD - Original price $139.25 USD
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    Purple tea (aka Zi Cha) is a large leaf varietal (Camellia Sinensis var. Assamica) that occurs naturally as a result of mutation. This ripe tea is ...

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  • Jinggu Aged "Zi Cha" Purple Loose Leaf Ripe Pu-erh Tea

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    Purple tea (aka Zi Cha) is a large leaf varietal (Camellia Sinensis var. Assamica) that occurs naturally as a result of mutation. This ripe tea is ...

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  • 2018 Certified Organic "Gong Ting Grade" Loose Leaf Ripe Pu-erh Tea

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    We are proud to offer a Certified Organic "Gong Ting" Ripe Pu-erh Tea from Yunnan.  This tea was grown in the area of Simao and was harvested in A...

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  • 1999 Basket Aged Loose Leaf Ripe Pu-erh Tea from Menghai

    Original price $11.00 USD - Original price $163.00 USD
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    This is a pure Kunming aged loose leaf ripe pu-erh tea from Menghai aged in a basket!  20 years of aging has given this tea an incredibly unique an...

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  • Jinggu "Cha Gao" Instant Ripe Pu-erh Tea

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    This is an excellent Cha Gao made entirely from Jinggu area (Simao) ripe pu-erh tea.  These mini 0.5 gram bricks are individually wrapped and perfe...

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  • Jingmai Mountain Gong Ting Grade Loose Leaf Ripe Pu-erh Tea

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    This Gong Ting grade ripe tea is a from a wet pile batch done entirely from Jingmai Mountain area (Lancang County) tea leaves harvested in 2017 and...

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  • Meng Song Gong Ting Grade Loose Leaf Ripe Pu-erh Tea

    Original price $5.50 USD - Original price $84.75 USD
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    This Gong Ting grade ripe tea is a from a wet pile batch done entirely from Meng Song area (Menghai County) tea leaves harvested in 2017 and wet pi...

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  • Bu Lang Mountain Gong Ting Grade Loose Leaf Ripe Pu-erh Tea

    Original price $6.50 USD - Original price $79.00 USD
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    This Gong Ting grade ripe tea is a from a wet pile batch done entirely from Bu Lang Mountain (Menghai County) tea leaves harvested in 2017 and wet ...

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  • Gong Ting Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cured in King Orange

    Original price $9.00 USD - Original price $99.00 USD
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    This is a lovely and special tea.  Gong Ting (smallest ripe pu-erh grade) has been stuffed into a fresh King Orange and then cured together.  The ...

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  • 2007 Lincang "Grade 3" Loose Ripe Pu-erh tea

    Original price $10.00 USD - Original price $139.25 USD
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    Lincang prefecture of Yunnan is home to many great teas! The tea from Lincang when fermented into Ripe Pu-erh (if done correctly) can become a ver...

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  • 8 Years Aged "Menghai Grade 3" Ripe Loose Leaf Pu-erh Tea

    Original price $7.00 USD - Original price $90.00 USD
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    This is from a small Menghai area tea factory where tea from all over Menghai county in Xishuangbanna (Bu Lang, Ba Da, Nan Nuo and other areas) un...

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  • 8 Years Aged "Mang Fei Mountain" Ripe Loose Leaf Pu-erh Tea

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    This aged ripe pu-erh tea was produced from tea leaves harvested in the Mang Fei mountain area of Yong De county (Lincang).  The tea underwent wet...

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  • Jingmai Mountain Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cha Gao * Instant Pu-erh Tea

    Original price $12.00 USD - Original price $155.00 USD
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    Made entirely from Jing Mai mountain area ripened pu-erh tea.  Entirely 2016 spring harvest tea were fermented for 45 days, then through a special ...

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  • 2001 CNNP "Lucky Brand Y562" Aged Ripe Pu-erh Tea

    Original price $30.25 USD - Original price $30.25 USD
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    Lucky Brand is a 2000-2005 CNNP Brand logo. Most of the teas produced under the Lucky Brand were ripe pu-erh teas fermented in the Yiliang Tea Fact...

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  • 2006 Xiaguan "Loose Ripe Pu-erh Tea" 100 grams per box

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    This is a 2005 fermented ripe pu-erh tea made by the Xiaguan tea factory. It comes in cellophane sealed cardboard boxes with a plastic satchel of l...

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