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.
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2010 Jinggu Lao Cha Tou Ripe Pu-erh Tea
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Jinggu "Golden Pu-erh" Pure Bud Ripe Pu-erh Tea
Original price $8.75 USD - Original price $128.25 USDOriginal price$8.75 USD - $128.25 USD$8.75 USD - $128.25 USDCurrent price $8.75 USD| /In stockThis "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
Original price $42.00 USD - Original price $42.00 USDOriginal price$42.00 USD$42.00 USD - $42.00 USDCurrent price $42.00 USD| /In stockThis 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
Original price $10.50 USD - Original price $150.00 USDOriginal price$10.50 USD - $150.00 USD$10.50 USD - $150.00 USDCurrent price $10.50 USD| /In stockPurple 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
Original price $8.75 USD - Original price $127.00 USDOriginal price$8.75 USD - $127.00 USD$8.75 USD - $127.00 USDCurrent price $8.75 USD| /In stockPurple 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
Original price $9.00 USD - Original price $266.00 USDOriginal price$9.00 USD - $266.00 USD$9.00 USD - $266.00 USDCurrent price $9.00 USD| /In stockThis 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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