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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.

  • 2010 Jinggu Lao Cha Tou Ripe Pu-erh Tea | Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop

    2010 Jinggu Lao Cha Tou Ripe Pu-erh Tea

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    These smaller cha tou are from a 2010 wet pile batch of Jinggu harvested tea! Aged in Jinggu town from 2010 until 2024, these are well aged with li...

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

    Yunnan Sourcing Certified Organic Ripe Pu-erh Tea Mini Bricks

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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 | Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop

    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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  • Certified Organic "Jia Ji" Loose Leaf Ripe Pu-erh Tea | Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop

    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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  • 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 | Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop

    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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  • 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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  • 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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