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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.

  • 2025 Yunnan Sourcing "Bu Lang Snake" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    This ripe tea cake is a blend of several unique batches of Bu Lang Mountain area teas! Thick, bitter, and sweet, with chocolatey bite and a potent ...

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  • 2010 Bulang Mountain Ripe Pu-erh Tea Mini Tuo

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    These lovely mini tuo have been dry aged in Kunming since 2015 (previously stored in Menghai). They were produced by a Menghai area tea factory and...

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  • 2014 Bulang Mountain Loose Leaf Ripe Pu-erh Tea

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    2014 Harvested tea from the Bulang mountains of Menghai (Xishuangbanna)! Aged in a loose leaf form since 2014 in Menghai and then brought to Kunmin...

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  • 2022 Cha Nong Hao "Double Power Tiger" Bulang Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    Another great ripe tea from Cha Nong Hao Brand!   This one is aptly named "Double Power Tiger".  We've taken some small liberties with the translat...

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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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  • 2021 Yunnan Sourcing "Golden Ox" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    This is a blend of Jin Zhen grade (golden needle) and Gong Ting (tribute) grade from two different wet pile batches. The Jin Zhen is from a 2018 Ba...

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  • 2012 Lao Man'e Brand "Aged Aroma" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    This is a premium blend of Bu Lang and Meng Song ripe teas wet piled in 2011 and pressed in 2012.  It was aged in Guangdong until August 2021, and ...

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  • 2020 Heng Tong Hao "Ban Zhang Tribute" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    This is a premium Heng Tong Hao production made from a blend of ripes harvested from Xin Ban Zhang and Zhang Jia San Dui in 2019.  The tea was wet ...

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  • 2014 Xinghai "Bu Bu Gao Sheng" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    Lovely blend of ripe pu-erh tea from Nannuo and Bulang areas of Xishuangbanna!  Tippy, thick and aromatic! Xinghai tea factory is the 2nd producer ...

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  • 2020 Hai Lang Hao "Yun Hua" Bu Lang Mountain Ripe Pu-erh Tea

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    This is a premium ripe pu-erh tea made from a small wet pile batch (about 400 kilograms) composed entirely of Spring 2019 harvested Guang Bie villa...

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  • 2020 Hai Lang Hao "Bu Lang Big Tree" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    This is a premium ripe pu-erh tea made from a small wet pile batch (about 900 kilograms) composed entirely of Spring 2019 harvested Bu Lang Mountai...

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  • 2019 Tie Guo Li "Super Mini" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    This is a wonderful little super miniature ripe pu-erh tea cake.  Weighing just 8 grams each and individually wrapped for convenience!  Pressed fro...

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  • 2020 Yunnan Sourcing "Bu Lang Mountain" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    Spring 2019 Bu Lang material wet piled in summer 2019! Viscous, mild woody taste, sweet dried fruit and some bitterness. A classic Menghai region f...

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  • 2020 Yunnan Sourcing "Hui Run" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    We are excited to offer this premium ripe pu-erh cake made entirely from Spring 2019 Bu Lang mountain material. First flush material was collected ...

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  • 2009 Xinghai "Bu Lang Qiao Mu" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    Lovely Bu Lang Mountain area ripe pu-erh tea!  Tippy, thick, and aromatic! Xinghai tea factory is the 2nd producer of ripe tea in Menghai town (aft...

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  • 2019 Yunnan Sourcing "Dizzy" Ripe-Raw Blend Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    This is a blend of 2018 harvested Bu Lang Mountain ripe and raw pu-erh tea! Spring 2018 harvested ripe tea was wet piled and then blended with Spri...

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  • 2019 Yunnan Sourcing "Bu Lang Mountain" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    Spring 2018 Bu Lang material wet piled in summer 2018! Viscous, mild woody taste, sweet dried fruit and some bitterness. A classic Menghai region f...

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  • 2017 Xiaguan "Plum Blossom" Coin Mini Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    Premium Xiaguan production made entirely from Bu Lang Mountain area tea leaves.  Wet piled in 2016 and pressed in 2017, these potent little mini ca...

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  • 2014 Gu Ming Xiang "Bu Lang Tribute Cake" Ripe Pu-erh Tea

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    Another high quality ripe pu-erh tea from Gu Ming Xiang!  This is entirely Spring 2011 fermented wild arbor tea from Bu Lang area of Menghai.  The...

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  • 2017 Gu Ming Xiang "Zheng Zhuan" Bu Lang Mountains Ripe Pu-erh Tea

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    This is made entirely from wet piled Bu Lang pu-erh tea picked in 2012 and 2013 and wet piled in 2013. After wet piling the ripe pu-erh tea was sto...

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  • 2010 Nan Mu Chun "Spring Chorus" Wild Arbor Bu Lang Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    Entirely spring material from Bu Lang area old plantation and wild arbor tea plants. Expertly fermented in a Menghai area tea factory. Just 4000 k...

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  • 2008 Xinghai "Bu Lang Da Shu" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    Another Xinghai production, but this time made entirely from fermented Bu Lang mountain material.  Strong thick taste with a good amount of bitter...

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