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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.

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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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  • 2018 Yunnan Sourcing "Balance" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake | Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop

    2018 Yunnan Sourcing "Balance" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    This is a tippy blend of ripe teas that work together to create a balanced and harmonious whole. Very smooth and sweet, with some bittersweet char...

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  • 2018 Menghai "Lao Cha Zhuan" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick | Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop

    2018 Menghai "Lao Cha Zhuan" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick

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    This is a new pressing of a blend of semi-aged Menghai Tea Factory stored ripe pu-erh tea mao cha.  The tea leaves used range in age from 2 to 6 ye...

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  • 2018 Yunnan Sourcing "Golden Bud" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    This is a cake composed entirely of golden buds ripe pu-erh tea. Golden Bud (aka Jin Ya 金芽) is a fine tippy grade of ripe that is unique from gong ...

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  • 2018 Menghai "7262" Recipe Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake | Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop

    2018 Menghai "7262" Recipe Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    A classic recipe from Menghai, but the first production of 2018 (1801). The highest grade material is always used for first batch productions and i...

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  • 2018 Menghai "Wu Zi Deng Ke" Ripe Pu-erh Mini Tea Cake | Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop
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    2018 Menghai "Wu Zi Deng Ke" Ripe Pu-erh Mini Tea Cake

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    This lovely little 150 gram mini cake is called "Wu Zi Deng Ke" (五子登科), and is the one of the highest grade premium ripe teas released by Menghai t...

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  • 2018 Menghai Tea Factory "0562" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake | Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop

    2018 Menghai Tea Factory "0562" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    This is a newer blend from 2005, consisting of an average of grade 6 tea leaves.  Similar to the classic 7562 blend which comes in the form of a br...

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  • 2018 Menghai "7572" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake | Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop

    2018 Menghai "7572" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    A classic recipe from Menghai. This is an average blend of 7th grade material that was fermented last year, so the cake does not have that just fer...

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  • 2018 Cha Nong Hao "Bu Lang Gu Shu" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake | Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop

    2018 Cha Nong Hao "Bu Lang Gu Shu" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    This tea cake is pressed from Spring 2017 harvested Bu Lang Mountain (south of Menghai in Xishuangbanna) that was wet piled in early 2018 and then ...

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    Hui Run Ripe Pu-erh Vertical Tasting Sampler

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    In a vertical tasting, you’re actually tasting one production over the course of years, with multiple vintages. This sampler will include "Hui Run"...

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  • 2018 Haiwan "Remote Mountain, Old Tree" Premium Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake | Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop
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    2018 Haiwan "Remote Mountain, Old Tree" Premium Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    This is a classic Haiwan production "深山老树" (lit. Remote Mountain, Old Tree).  First offered in 2005 as a premium blend of tea leaves from Menghai a...

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  • 2018 Yunnan Sourcing "Hui Run" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake of Bu Lang Mountain | Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop

    2018 Yunnan Sourcing "Hui Run" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake of Bu Lang Mountain

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    We are excited to offer this premium ripe pu-erh cake made entirely from Spring 2017 Bu Lang mountain material. First flush material was collected...

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  • Meng Song Gong Ting Grade Loose Leaf Ripe Pu-erh Tea | Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop

    Meng Song 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 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 | Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop
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    Bu Lang Mountain Gong Ting Grade Loose Leaf Ripe Pu-erh Tea

    $7.25 - $87.00
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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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  • 2018 Yunnan Sourcing "Lucy" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake | Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop

    2018 Yunnan Sourcing "Lucy" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    Celebrating 7 years of Lucy! Loved by humans, feared and hated by squirrels and vultures, Lucy is a force to be reckoned with!  Feel the thundercla...

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