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Ripe Pu-erh Tea

Ripe Pu-erh Tea is a sub-type of Pu-erh tea that has undergone a "wet piling" process.  Wet Piling aka "wo dui" was originally applied to Pu-erh in the 1970's as a way to fast age raw pu-erh (sheng cha), making it more palatable and smooth like a fully aged raw pu-erh.

The process is accomplished by piling sheng pu-erh mao cha (uncompressed sheng puer) about a meter high in a covered clean space where it is kept wet and allowed to ferment for 45 days.  The pile is often covered with large cloths to retard evaporation of the water and the pile is turned every few days so that the inner contents are not overly fermented, allowing a consistent level of fermentation for the entire batch.

The wet piling process has many other factors that impact the quality of the end product.  The water used to keep the pile wet is very important.  It is said that Menghai Tea Factory Brand Ripe Pu-erh teas have such a sweet taste due to the sweetness of the well water on their property.  The ambient temperature and humidity level in the immediate area where the wet piling is done can also impact the process.  The size and turning of the pile must be well regulated and the frequency of the turning is largely determined by the "wet piling master" who oversees the whole process.

  • 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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  • 2014 Wu Liang "Sweet and Thick" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    This is a 2014 production made from Wu Liang Mountain area tea leaves wet-piled in a Jinghong (Xishuangbanna) tea factory and then aged in Jinghong...

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  • Certified Organic "Ultra Mini" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cakes

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    Entirely Wu Liang Mountain area tea from certified organic tea gardens! These ultra mini cakes are individually wrapped and are pressed into a conv...

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  • 2024 Yunnan Sourcing "Dragon of Jingmai" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    Expertly fermented 2023 material from Jingmai area of Lancang county (Simao) was wet-piled and then pressed into this lovely 250 gram mini cake. Th...

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  • 2024 Yunnan Sourcing "Bang Wai Mountain" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    Bang Wai Mountain is in the county of Lancang not too far from the Jingmai Mountains. Bang Wai tea, like Jingmai tea, is a naturally occurring mixe...

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  • 2006 Jinggu "Nuo Mi Xiang" Rice Scent Ripe Pu-erh Tea Tuo

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    Most examples of rice scent herb and ripe tea are made from inferior ripe pu-erh leaves or are younger productions with less age. Here we have a tu...

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  • 2023 Yunnan Sourcing "Te Zhi" Certified Organic Ripe Pu-erh Tea

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

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  • 2022 Zu Xiang "Wu Liang Chuan Qi 888" Certified Organic Ripe Pu-erh Tea

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    Entirely Wu Liang Mountain area tea from certified organic tea gardens. This cake is called "Di Fu" 地氟 (low fluoride) as it was tested by Zu Xiang ...

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  • 2022 Zu Xiang "Di Fu" Certified Organic Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    Entirely Wu Liang Mountain area tea from certified organic tea gardens. This cake is called "Di Fu" 地氟 (low fluoride) as it was tested by Zu Xiang ...

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  • 2007 Hua Teng "Wu Liang Ripe Tuo" Ripe Pu-erh Tea

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    This little tuo is made from expertly fermented Wu Liang mountain material. Fermented in 2005 and then pressed in 2007 this tuo is completely lacki...

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  • 2022 Yunnan Sourcing "Te Zhi" Certified Organic Ripe Pu-erh Tea

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

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  • Ripe Pu-erh Regional Sampler: Jinggu

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    Taste a curated selection of Ripe Pu-erh from Jinggu and develop an appreciation for the distinct aroma, flavor and mouthfeel of this amazing regio...

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  • 2010 Lao Man'e Brand "Jingmai Mountain" Certified Organic Ripe Pu-erh Tea

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    This is a certified organic ripe pu-erh tea produced by the Lao Man'e Tea Factory of Menghai.  This was wet piled in 2010 from Jingmai Mountain are...

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  • 2021 Yunnan Sourcing "Sunrise" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    Our "Sunrise" ripe pu-erh tea cake is small batch wet piled tea from spring 2020 harvested tea. The tea was harvested from three Jinggu villages (H...

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

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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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  • 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 these...

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  • Jinggu Aged "Purple Lao Cha Tou" 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Bamboo Wrapped "Gong Ting" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick in Gift Box

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    This a blend of (primarily) "Gong Ting" grade ripe pu-erh tea , blended with some Te Ji and Grade 1 leaves pressed into a brick and wrapped in bamb...

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  • The Wonder of Cha Tou Ripe Pu-erh Tea Sampler

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    Experience The Wonder of Cha Tou with a flight of 5 of our favorite offerings. Enjoy a curated selection of "Cha Tou" samples and develop an apprec...

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  • Yunnan Sourcing Brand Ripe Pu-erh Tea Sampler for 2011

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    Take a flight back in time with Yunnan Sourcing to the villages and mountains we sourced our 2011 Ripe Pu-erh tea from! Taste a curated selection ...

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  • 2017 Yunnan Sourcing "Rooster King" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    Our "Rooster King" is an incredibly unique blend of ripe pu-erh teas from 6 different regions in Yunnan (Yong De, Mengku, Menghai, Jingmai, Bu Lang...

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  • 2012 Yi Shan Jing Gu Gong Ting Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick

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    100% Gong Ting grade ripe pu-erh tea leaves from Jing Gu tippy material! These huge 500 gram bricks are massive and sure to bring the owner great ...

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  • 2008 Yi Shan Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick * 250 grams

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    Made from a blend of grade 7, 9 and "zao xiang" leaves.  Although the leaf grade is coarse, the fermentation using sweet water of Jinggu township ...

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  • 2014 Yunnan Sourcing Cha Tou Sheng Yun Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick

    Original price $9.25 USD - Original price $57.00 USD
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    "Cha Tou Sheng Yun" (茶头圣韵 aka Cha Tou Sage Verse) is our Cha Tou (Tea Nugget) ripe pu-erh brick and our fourth production (our 1st production was ...

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  • 2011 Gu Ming Xiang "Classic Jingmai" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

    Original price $7.75 USD - Original price $70.50 USD
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    Spring 2011 Jing Mai Mountain tea leaves were wet piled in Menghai town for 45 days before being graded, blended and pressed into these lovely ripe...

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  • 2012 Yunnan Sourcing "Cha Tou Sheng Yun" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick

    Original price $9.25 USD - Original price $58.50 USD
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    "Cha Tou Sheng Yun" (茶头圣韵 aka Cha Tou Sage Verse) is our Cha Tou (Tea Nugget) ripe pu-erh brick and our third production (our 1st production was in...

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  • 2012 Yunnan Sourcing "Dragon of Jingmai" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Mini Cake

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    Our first ripe production of 2012. Expertly fermented 2011 material from Jingmai area of Lancang county (Simao) was graded and pressed into this lo...

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  • 2007 Aged Ripe Pu-erh Tea of Mengku in Gift Box

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    A lovely aged ripe pu-erh made from fermented Mengku area material.  Fermented in 2007 and then aged in Jinggu County before being pressed in 2012...

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

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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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  • 2011 Yunnan Sourcing "Cha Tou Sheng Yun" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick

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    "Cha Tou Sheng Yun" (茶头圣韵 aka Cha Tou Sage Verse) is our Cha Tou (Tea Nugget) ripe pu-erh brick and our second production (our 1st production was i...

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  • 2009 Hai Lang Hao "Jin Hao Gong Bing" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    This is a Gong Ting grade Ripe pu-erh tea fermented using spring 2007 Jing Mai mountain material. The tea has been stored in a loose form in Mengha...

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