{"title":"Yunnan Sourcing Ripe Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eYunnan Sourcing Brand Ripe Pu-erh Teas are purely a labor of love for me.  I love visiting the villages throughout Yunnan and trying the teas from the different areas.  The incredible cultural and geographic diversity that Yunnan has is represented in the taste and aromas in these wonderful Pu-erh teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur selection process is the result of many years of intimate knowledge of the different growing areas, processing styles and of course rigorous blind tasting to determine which teas have what it takes to be branded with our label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Yunnan Sourcing we love Ripe Pu-erh Tea!  So we decided to source and blend our own Ripe Pu-erh Teas from high quality sources, blend them and press them into cakes, bricks and tuos!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2011-yunnan-sourcing-hui-run-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-bu-lang-mountain","title":"2011 Yunnan Sourcing \"Hui Run\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake of Bu Lang Mountain","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are excited to offer this premium ripe pu-erh cake made entirely from Spring 2011 Bu Lang Mountain material. First flush material was collected from several Bu Lang villages and fermented for 46 days. After fermentation was completed, the tea was dried and graded. We blended the various grades to create a balanced recipe comprising of tippy golden buds and heavier grade 1,3, and 5 leaves. The term \"Hui Run\" refers to the sweet, slippery and soothing feeling that lingers in the mouth and throat even after the tea drinking session has ended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNovember 15th, 2011 compression date!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H87yA6jiGuY\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 cake (357 grams)","offer_id":31602174726,"sku":"","price":158.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 gram sample portion","offer_id":31602174790,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2011_yns_huirun_bao.jpg?v=1732133309"},{"product_id":"2011-yunnan-sourcing-man-tang-hong-gong-ting-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2011 Yunnan Sourcing \"Man Tang Hong Gong Ting\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eYunnan Sourcing is proud to present our Gong Ting grade ripe tea cake. The material was fermented from Spring 2009 Lincang wild arbor material and has a strong mouth-feel and pungent aroma. The fermentation level is not too high and much of the original character of the leaves remains both in appearance and taste. Some slight bitterness remains in the leaves which will gradually transform into rich creaminess with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA premium tea in all facets (material, processing, and recipe).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 grams per cake\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 cake (357 grams)","offer_id":31885401798,"sku":"","price":117.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 grams sample portion","offer_id":31885401862,"sku":"","price":13.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2011_yns_mantanghong_bao.jpg?v=1480879713"},{"product_id":"2011-yunnan-sourcing-yi-dian-hong-ripe-pu-erh-tea-mini-cake","title":"2011 Yunnan Sourcing \"Yi Dian Hong\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Mini Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur 2011 \"Little Bit of Red\" production is made entirely from Menghai area material fermented in 2009. It's a variation on last year's production, with an addition of 30% \"gong ting\" grade tea to make it more tippy and flavorful!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation level is medium, so this cake still has a little bite to it and more room for improvement with aging. The fermentation \"dui wei\" flavor is mostly dissipated and the taste will gradually improve over the years to come. The fermented material was stored in Menghai for 1 1\/2 years before being pressed into these 100 gram mini cakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle cakes or tongs (7 cakes wrapped in bamboo leaf) are available for purchase\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 cake (100 grams)","offer_id":31886995142,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 tong (7 cakes)","offer_id":31887059654,"sku":"","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2011_yns_yidianhong_bao.jpg?v=1480878358"},{"product_id":"2011-yunnan-sourcing-cha-tou-sheng-yun-ripe-pu-erh-tea-brick","title":"2011 Yunnan Sourcing \"Cha Tou Sheng Yun\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"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 in 2009 and is sold out.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCha Tou is a kind of tea nugget that forms naturally from the pressures of compression and heat that occurs during the fermentation process.  Typically during fermentation process to make ripe pu-erh there is a pile of tea about 1 meter high.  It is kept wet to allow the fermentation process and the pile is turned every few days to allow for an even degree of fermentation, moving the tea from the bottom of the pile (where it is hotter and wetter) to the top of the pile where it is cooler and drier.  The \"cha tou\" are the leaves that ball up and get stuck together.  The best cha tou are ones that have not been over-fermented and are smaller in size.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe drank more than 10 different \"cha tou\" before deciding on this one, we think the best of them all!  The tea was fermented in 2010 at the Jinggu Tea Factory in Simao.  It is creamy and smooth, already having lost some of its post-fermentation funk it's tea liquor is a clear and deep red-wine color.  Aging this for just a few months to a few years will bring out more complexity and smoothness.  Like all good cha tou ripe teas this tea can be infused more than 20 times!!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tea was compressed in a Kunming tea factory using a hydraulic press. A high degree of compression is needed to get these little tea nuggets to stick together. 200 kilos in total were produced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNet Weight:  250 grams per brick\u003cbr\u003eFermentation time:  August-September 2010\u003cbr\u003eHarvest Area:  Jinggu County of Simao Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31887294278,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2011_yns_ctsy_bao.jpg?v=1480878340"},{"product_id":"2011-yunnan-sourcing-man-tang-hong-number-2-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2011 Yunnan Sourcing \"Man Tang Hong Number 2\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Man Tang Hong \"Number 2\" cake is composed from an average of grade 2 ripe tea leaves harvested from mature tea bushes in Mengku county (Lincang prefecture).  The tea was picked in spring 2007 and fermented during the summer of 2007, then allowed to age for 4 years before being blended and pressed into these lovely cakes. 6 years of dry storage in Kunming has removed most of the \"fermented flavor\" (dui wei), leaving a full and round feeling in the mouth with hints of camphor. Being a medium level of fermentation, this tea is an appropriate candidate for longer-term aging during which time it will develop more smoothness and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea weight:  357 grams per cake (7 cakes per heavy-duty paper tong)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 cake (357 grams)","offer_id":32228296198,"sku":"","price":117.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 grams sample portion","offer_id":32228296262,"sku":"","price":13.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2011_yns_mantanghong_erhao_bao.jpg?v=1480878350"},{"product_id":"2012-yunnan-sourcing-man-tang-hong-te-ji-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2012 Yunnan Sourcing \"Man Tang Hong Te Ji\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eMan Tang Hong Te Ji ripe cake is entirely Te Ji grade ripe tea, no other grades of tea were blended into it.  The material used was expertly fermented at a Yong De area tea factory in 2009.  The raw material used for the fermentation batch is spring 2009 harvest tea leaves from untended Yong De area tea bushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe taste is full and strong in the mouth.  A medium level of fermentation has left the leaves strong and full of cha qi.  The mouth-feel is full and the aroma is sweet with hints of camphor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tea worthy of aging, but can also be enjoyed now by those who like a strong ripe tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e357 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy 1 Cake \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2012-yunnan-sourcing-man-tang-hong-te-ji-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003e2012 Yunnan Sourcing \"Man Tang Hong Te Ji\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eget 1 Cake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2012-yunnan-sourcing-yi-dian-hong-ripe-pu-erh-tea-mini-cake\"\u003e2012 Yunnan Sourcing \"Yi Dian Hong\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Mini Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFREE!\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/buy-1-cake-of-2012-yunnan-sourcing-man-tang-hong-te-ji-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-and-get-1-cake-of-2012-yunnan-sourcing-yi-dian-hong-ripe-pu-erh-tea-mini-cake-free\"\u003eClick here for code and details!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 grams)","offer_id":33331512902,"sku":"","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":33331512966,"sku":"","price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2012_ys_mantanghongtj_bao.jpg?v=1481952615"},{"product_id":"2012-yunnan-sourcing-dragon-of-jing-mai-ripe-pu-erh-tea-mini-cake","title":"2012 Yunnan Sourcing \"Dragon of Jingmai\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Mini Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur first ripe production of 2012. Expertly fermented 2011 material from Jingmai area of Lancang county (Simao) was graded and pressed into this lovely 100 gram mini cake. This tea cake is composed of gong ting, te ji and grade 1 leaves and is the same consistency on the front, back and inside the cake. Light to medium fermentation gives this tea a strong taste and which stays in the mouth after drinking.  High quality material appropriate for longer term aging!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100 grams per cake (10 cakes per bamboo tong).\u003cbr\u003eIn total just 200 kilograms produced!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 cake (100 grams)","offer_id":33331699142,"sku":"","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2012_ys_jingmai_long_bao.jpg?v=1481936319"},{"product_id":"2012-yunnan-sourcing-cha-tou-sheng-yun-ripe-pu-erh-tea-brick","title":"2012 Yunnan Sourcing \"Cha Tou Sheng Yun\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick","description":"\"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 2009 and is sold out.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCha Tou is a kind of tea nugget that forms naturally from the pressures of compression and heat that occurs during the fermentation process.  Typically during fermentation process to make ripe pu-erh there is a pile of tea about 1 meter high.  It is kept wet to allow the fermentation process and the pile is turned every few days to allow for an even degree of fermentation, moving the tea from the bottom of the pile (where it is hotter and wetter) to the top of the pile where it is cooler and drier.  The \"cha tou\" are the leaves that ball up and get stuck together.  The best cha tou are ones that have not been over-fermented and are smaller in size.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe drank more than 10 different \"cha tou\" before deciding on this one, we think the best of them all!  The tea was fermented in 2011 at the Jinggu Tea Factory in Simao.  It is creamy and smooth, already having lost some of its post-fermentation funk it's tea liquor is a clear and deep red-wine color.  Aging this for just a few months to a few years will bring out more complexity and smoothness.  Like all good cha tou ripe teas this tea can be infused more than 20 times!!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tea was compressed in a Kunming tea factory using a hydraulic press.  A high degree of compression is needed to get these little tea nuggets to stick together. 250 kilos in total were produced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNet Weight:  250 grams per brick\u003cbr\u003eFermentation time:  August-September 2011\u003cbr\u003eHarvest Area:  Jinggu County of Simao Prefecture","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Brick (250 Grams)","offer_id":33384291974,"sku":"","price":70.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":20034463367271,"sku":"","price":11.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2012_ys_chatou_bao.jpg?v=1482209318"},{"product_id":"2012-yunnan-sourcing-yi-dian-hong-ripe-pu-erh-tea-mini-cake","title":"2012 Yunnan Sourcing \"Yi Dian Hong\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Mini Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur 2012 \"Little Bit of Red\" production is made entirely from Menghai area material fermented in 2009 and 2010.  Similar to last year's blend, but with 35% Gong Ting grade ripe tea (instead of 30%).  The remaining 65% is a nice semi-aged (in Menghai) Grade 3 tea from 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation level is medium, so this cake still has a little bite to it and more room for improvement with aging. The fermentation \"dui wei\" flavor is mostly dissipated and the taste will gradually improve over the years to come. The fermented material was stored in Menghai for 2 and 3 years before being pressed into these 100 gram mini cakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle cakes or tongs (7 cakes wrapped in bamboo leaf) are available for purchase!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy 1 Cake \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2012-yunnan-sourcing-man-tang-hong-te-ji-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003e2012 Yunnan Sourcing \"Man Tang Hong Te Ji\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eget 1 Cake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2012-yunnan-sourcing-yi-dian-hong-ripe-pu-erh-tea-mini-cake\"\u003e2012 Yunnan Sourcing \"Yi Dian Hong\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Mini Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFREE!\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/buy-1-cake-of-2012-yunnan-sourcing-man-tang-hong-te-ji-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-and-get-1-cake-of-2012-yunnan-sourcing-yi-dian-hong-ripe-pu-erh-tea-mini-cake-free\"\u003eClick here for code and details!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (100 grams)","offer_id":33385948486,"sku":"","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 tong (7 cakes)","offer_id":33385948550,"sku":"","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2012_ys_yidianhong_bao.jpg?v=1482212548"},{"product_id":"2012-yunnan-sourcing-lao-cha-tou-brick-ripe-pu-erh-tea-brick","title":"2012 Yunnan Sourcing \"Lao Cha Tou Brick\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick","description":"\u003cp\u003eCha Tou is a kind of tea nugget that forms naturally from the pressures of compression and heat that occurs during the fermentation process. 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We blended the various grades to create a balance recipe comprising of tippy golden buds and heavier grade 1,3,5 and 7 leaves. The term \"Hui Run\" refers to the sweet, slippery and soothing feeling that lingers in the mouth and throat even after the tea drinking session has ended. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e357 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 26 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 26 pesticide residues. 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Sweet, pungent and slight bitterness all rolled into one tea.  Light-Medium fermentation gives this a subtle cha qi and mouth-watering effect making this a good bet for long-term aging!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (100 Grams)","offer_id":34874849222,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Tong (7 Cakes)","offer_id":34874876294,"sku":"","price":142.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2013_ys_yidianhong_bao.jpg?v=1485837869"},{"product_id":"2013-yunnan-sourcing-yong-de-blue-label-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2013 Yunnan Sourcing Yong De Blue Label Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Blue Label production celebrates the tail end of this Year of the Snake.  We selected the highest quality ripe tea fermented from Yong De county spring harvest material.  Unlike most cakes from large producers our Blue Label cake is blended from mostly small leaf grade material with plenty of golden fermented buds.  We have also blended a large percentage of gong ting into this cake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tea itself is an aromatic affair, with hints of camphor and molasses.  Although young it delivers a thick and full soup with a nice mouthfeel not unlike a good raw tea.  A high quality tea worthy of aging that is also priced affordably.   Stock up on a tong or two for future years!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e357 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 26 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 26 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 26 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j2a4MhPoJnQ?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32321505493095,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2013_YS_BlueSnake1.JPG?v=1732133504"},{"product_id":"2013-yunnan-sourcing-ripe-pu-erh-and-snow-chrysanthemum-tea-mini-cake","title":"2013 Yunnan Sourcing Ripe Pu-erh and Snow Chrysanthemum Tea Mini Cake","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor our 2013 production we used 2013 Yong De area ripe tea from spring harvest. This lovely semi-aged blend of ripe tea was mixed with Kunlun Snow Chrysanthemum flowers, and pressed into these lovely 100 gram mini cakes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aroma and taste of the tea and flowers together is just exquisite.  They complement each other with a spicy and sweet taste that lasts 10+ infusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 26 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 26 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 26 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (100 Grams)","offer_id":34875256070,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Tong (7 Cakes)","offer_id":34875285062,"sku":"","price":157.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2013_YS_Xuehua1.JPG?v=1485838686"},{"product_id":"2014-yunnan-sourcing-menghai-lao-cha-tou-ripe-pu-erh-tea-brick","title":"2014 Yunnan Sourcing Menghai Lao Cha Tou Ripe Pu-erh tea brick","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCha Tou is a kind of tea nugget that forms naturally from the pressures of compression and heat that occurs during the fermentation process. Typically during fermentation process to make ripe pu-erh there is a pile of tea about 1 meter high. It is kept wet to allow the fermentation process and the pile is turned every few days to allow for an even degree of fermentation, moving the tea from the bottom of the pile (where it is hotter and wetter) to the top of the pile where it is cooler and drier. The \"cha tou\" are the leaves that ball up and get stuck together. The best cha tou are ones that have not been over-fermented and are smaller in size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLao Cha Tou brick is composed entirely of Menghai area material.  Our 2014 production is made from expertly fermented Menghai are ripe tea in a Menghai tea factory under the supervision of Master Li.  The cha tou brewed gives a smooth taste and a lingering mouth-feel and cha qi.  An excellent ripe tea that can be brewed 15 to 20 times.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 42 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 42 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 42 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200 kilos in total were produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNet Weight: 250 grams per brick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation time: 2013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Area: Menghai County of Xishuangbanna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Brick (250 grams)","offer_id":34972380166,"sku":"","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":34972468358,"sku":"","price":11.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/Untitled.jpg?v=1486006723"},{"product_id":"2014-yunnan-sourcing-cha-tou-sheng-yun-ripe-pu-erh-tea-brick","title":"2014 Yunnan Sourcing Cha Tou Sheng Yun Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"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 in 2009 and is sold out.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCha Tou is a kind of tea nugget that forms naturally from the pressures of compression and heat that occurs during the fermentation process.  Typically during fermentation process to make ripe pu-erh there is a pile of tea about 1 meter high.  It is kept wet to allow the fermentation process and the pile is turned every few days to allow for an even degree of fermentation, moving the tea from the bottom of the pile (where it is hotter and wetter) to the top of the pile where it is cooler and drier.  The \"cha tou\" are the leaves that ball up and get stuck together.  The best cha tou are ones that have not been over-fermented and are smaller in size.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe drank more than 10 different \"cha tou\" before deciding on this one, we think the best of them all!  The tea was fermented in 2013 at the Jinggu Tea Factory in Simao.  It is creamy and smooth, already having lost some of its post-fermentation funk it's tea liquor is a clear and deep red-wine color.  Aging this for just a few months to a few years will bring out more complexity and smothness.  Like all good cha tou ripe teas this tea can be infused more than 20 times!!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tea was compressed in a Kunming tea factory using a hydraulic press.  A high degree of compression is needed to get these little tea nuggets to stick together. 250 kilos in total were produced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 42 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 42 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 42 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNet Weight:  250 grams per brick\u003cbr\u003eFermentation time:  August-September 2013\u003cbr\u003eHarvest Area:  Jinggu County of Simao Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Brick (250 Grams)","offer_id":34972657286,"sku":"","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":34972657350,"sku":"","price":11.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/DSC_0988.JPG?v=1486007385"},{"product_id":"2014-yunnan-sourcing-year-of-the-horse-menghai-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2014 Yunnan Sourcing Year of the Horse Menghai Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA special release for 2014, the Year of the Horse. This is a lovely ripe pu-erh cake composed entirely of Menghai area harvested and fermented tea leaves. The ripe tea leaves used are entirely Grade 1 (refers to size) and are smallish with powerful cha qi, taste and aroma. The brewed tea is burgundy red with some brown hues, the tea soup is clear and will get clearer with time. Taste has nutty and bitter taste (up front) and a sweet thick soothing after-taste. A high quality Menghai ripe tea suitable for aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e357 grams per cake, 7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 42 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 42 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 42 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpend \u003cstrong\u003e$300\u003c\/strong\u003e or more and get a \u003cstrong\u003e357 Gram cake \u003c\/strong\u003eof \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/1-free-cake-of-2014-yunnan-sourcing-year-of-the-horse-menghai-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003e2014 Yunnan Sourcing Year of the Horse Menghai Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e FREE!\u003c\/strong\u003e Click on link for code and details!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":34974796678,"sku":"","price":76.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":34974796742,"sku":"","price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/DSC_0513.JPG?v=1486258930"},{"product_id":"2014-yunnan-sourcing-red-horse-gongting-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2014 Yunnan Sourcing \"Red Horse Gongting\" Ripe Pu-erh tea cake","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Red Horse mini cake is made entirely from Gongting grade ripe pu-erh tea from Yong De county tea leaves.  2013 harvested tea leaves were fermented in early 2014 and then finally pressed into these lovely 100 gram mini cakes at the very end of 2014. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYong De ripe tea is strong in taste and aroma with kind of camphor lingering after-taste.  With a little age the tea begins to take on a thick sweetness and hint of rose\/floral taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGongting grade ripe pu-erh is the smallest leaf grade.  It tends to be potent in taste and aroma but is less infusable than coarser leaf grades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 42 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 42 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 42 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (100 Grams)","offer_id":35011935622,"sku":"","price":27.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Tong (7 Cakes)","offer_id":35011935686,"sku":"","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2014_ys_yongdegongting_mini1.jpg?v=1486088697"},{"product_id":"2015-yunnan-sourcing-green-miracle-wild-arbor-ripe-pu-erh-tea","title":"2015 Yunnan Sourcing \"Green Miracle\" Wild Arbor Ripe Pu-erh tea","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo celebrate this year we selected a wild arbor sourced Ripe Pu-erh tea from Spring 2014 and pressed into this lovely 250 gram cake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea leaves from 50 to 70 years old tea trees were harvested in April 2014, then fermented through the summer.  The tea was then aged in loose form for a few months before pressing this year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't let the tippy appearance lure you into thinking this tea is soft and sweet.  It has some of that, but more as a returning taste.  The upfront feeling and taste is bitter, thick and pungent.  Spring tea processed into ripe pu-erh is rare and tea leaves harvested from tea trees with some age is also quite rare.  Fermentation was done carefully to preserve the green\/raw character in the tea leaves.  Strong good clean taste and pure cha qi makes this an interesting ripe pu-erh to drink now and will certainly continue to age and develop with a complexity that is likely make it a stand out cake for years to come!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e250 grams per cake, 7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Production Quantity: 160 Kilograms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 42 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 42 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 42 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20027338326119,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2015_ys_yongdewildarbor_1.jpg?v=1508224115"},{"product_id":"2015-yunnan-sourcing-menghai-lao-cha-tou-ripe-pu-erh-tea-brick","title":"2015 Yunnan Sourcing Menghai Lao Cha Tou Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCha Tou is a kind of tea nugget that forms naturally from the pressures of compression and heat that occurs during the fermentation process. Typically during fermentation process to make ripe pu-erh there is a pile of tea about 1 meter high. It is kept wet to allow the fermentation process and the pile is turned every few days to allow for an even degree of fermentation, moving the tea from the bottom of the pile (where it is hotter and wetter) to the top of the pile where it is cooler and drier. The \"cha tou\" are the leaves that ball up and get stuck together. The best cha tou are ones that have not been over-fermented and are smaller in size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLao Cha Tou brick is composed entirely of Menghai area material.  Our 2015 production is made from expertly fermented Menghai are ripe tea in a Menghai tea factory under the supervision of Master Li.  The cha tou brewed gives a smooth taste and a lingering mouth-feel and cha qi.  An excellent ripe tea that can be brewed 15 to 20 times.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 42 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 42 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 42 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200 kilos in total were produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNet Weight: 250 grams per brick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation time: 2014\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Area: Menghai County of Xishuangbanna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Brick (250 Grams)","offer_id":35036330246,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2015_menghailaochatouzhuan_1.jpg?v=1486142173"},{"product_id":"2015-yunnan-sourcing-hui-run-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-bu-lang-mountain","title":"2015 Yunnan Sourcing \"Hui Run\" Ripe Pu-erh tea cake of Bu Lang Mountain","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are excited to offer this premium ripe pu-erh cake made entirely from Spring 2015 Bu Lang mountain material.  First flush material was collected from several Bu Lang villages and fermented for 46 days.  After fermentation was completed, the tea was dried and graded.  We blended the various grades to create a balance recipe comprising of tippy golden buds and heavier grade 1,3,5 and 7 leaves. The term \"Hui Run\" refers to the sweet, slippery and soothing feeling that lingers in the mouth and throat even after the tea drinking session has ended. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e357 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly 200 kilograms in total available!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 42 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 42 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 42 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":35036375174,"sku":"","price":117.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":35036375238,"sku":"","price":13.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2015_hui_run_1.jpg?v=1486142435"},{"product_id":"2016-yunnan-sourcing-green-mark-ripe-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2016 Yunnan Sourcing \"Green Mark\" Ripe Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith this lovely cake we celebrate an age-old tradition of mixing raw and ripe pu-erh tea together to create a harmonious blend worthy of aging. Like the famous \"Purple Heaven\" bricks and cakes from the 80's and 90's, we have blended ripe and raw Pu-erh tea together. The raw and ripe pu-erh both came from the same area as the tea leaves used in our 2016 Spring Mengku Huang Shan cake. The ripe pu-erh is fermented from Huang Shan 2015 spring tea leaves, but both are from the same organic garden!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe addition of raw pu-erh tea to this predominately ripe pu-erh tea cake results in a lovely experience. It's not so different from ripe pu-erh tea, but there is a an additional layer of texture that enhances the overall taste\/complexity of the tea but never detracting from it. I tirelessly blended teas together and experimented with ratios to find the best possible outcome. I hope you'll enjoy this lovely tea!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended for longer-term aging!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e250 grams per cake, 7 cakes per bamboo tong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper Design by Meghan Albers (USA)!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehttps:\/\/www.meghanalbersdesign.com\/#\/yearofthemonkey\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5rxxXtx9McA\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":35057894214,"sku":"","price":70.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":35057894406,"sku":"","price":11.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2016_ys_sheng_shu_1.jpg?v=1486184203"},{"product_id":"2016-yunnan-sourcing-wild-purple-green-mark-ripe-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-1","title":"2016 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wild Purple Green Mark\" Ripe Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat happens when you skillfully blend Wild Purple \"Ye Sheng\" Raw Pu-erh tea from with wild arbor ripe pu-erh tea from Mengku?  You get something delicious, powerful and complex that is the best of both worlds.  It has sweetness of a good ripe pu-erh, it has the umami and savory character of wild purple raw tea and the bitterness of both raw and ripe.  The tea is thick and lubricating in the mouth and there is a slight lingering bitterness that transforms into a pleasant mouth-watering sweetness long after the tea has been enjoyed.  Cha Qi is powerful but not overwhelming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wild purple \"ye sheng\" tea was wild harvested in the Xiao Hu Sai area of Mengku and is Spring 2016 harvest.  The ripe tea comes from Mengku's Da Hu Sai village and grows naturally from trees and bushes between 40 and 80 years.  The tea was taken to Menghai where it underwent wet piling under the direction of a well-known and skillful wet piling master.  The ripe tea is 2015 harvested and 2015 wet piled.  It was allowed to age for a year before pressing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aging prospects for this tea are really exciting.  We have many examples of past raw and ripe blends in the world of pu-erh and several have become famous (like the famous \"Purple Heaven\" bricks and cakes from the 80's and 90's).  I created this tea because it's delicious to drink now and encompasses the things I like about raw and ripe pu-erh.  The blending is harmonious and there is no need to wait to drink this tea, as it's enjoyable right now for those who are not faint of heart!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAugust 8th, 2016 Pressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e357 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Design by Meghan Albers (USA)!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.meghanalbersdesign.com\/#\/yearofthemonkey\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UzpD_SV9zSo\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":35058073926,"sku":"","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":35058073990,"sku":"","price":11.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2016_wild_purple_green_mark_1_8d761a59-8cc3-4194-b3f4-76fe74ba1032.jpg?v=1486184305"},{"product_id":"2017-yunnan-sourcing-rooster-king-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2017 Yunnan Sourcing \"Rooster King\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur \"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 and Jing Gu), with vintages ranging from 2014 to 2016.  We tirelessly collected and blended tea to create this unique and complex ripe pu-erh tea cake to celebrate the year of the rooster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe taste is sweet and thick with notes of dried fruit.  The tea has a full bodied taste and expansive sweetness in the after-taste (hui gan).  Having so many different teas with their own unique taste ebbing and flowing with each infusion gives this tea complexity that is rarely found in same batch wet-piled teas.  You may find yourself noticing subtle nuances one session and something else the next session.  Cha Qi is very strong for ripe pu-erh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend allowing this tea some time to acclimate to your storage condition once you receive it in the mail.  Typically 2 weeks is a good amount of time to allow the tea to acclimate and lose it's water taste after being sealed during the shipping process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e250 Grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R87z7NHtbDs\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":47246432021,"sku":"","price":121.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":42648023138503,"sku":"","price":15.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/square_ec3f6a50-885e-4080-9f30-497349c9dac4.jpg?v=1499979904"},{"product_id":"yunnan-sourcing-brand-ripe-pu-erh-tea-sampler-for-2011","title":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Ripe Pu-erh Tea Sampler for 2011","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake a flight \u003cem\u003eback in time\u003c\/em\u003e with Yunnan Sourcing to the villages and mountains we sourced our 2011 Ripe Pu-erh tea from! \u003c\/span\u003eTaste a curated selection of samples from 2011 Yunnan Sourcing Brand Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cakes and develop an appreciation for the distinct aroma, flavor and mouthfeel of the teas we personally chose for our cakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePu-erh tea is made from Yunnan large-leaf varietal of Camellia Sinensis. It is typically processed into compressed cakes, bricks and tuos. Pu-erh is particularly special because it can be aged for decades or longer, always changing and (in most cases) developing more depth and texture. Ripe Pu-erh (熟茶) is fermented during a 40-50 day period under-going a mellowing process that changes the tea into something dark red-brown in color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYunnan Sourcing Brand was first produced in 2009!  We select the finest Ripe and Raw Pu-erh teas from Yunnan province and offer them to our customers at a very reasonable price. Our Raw Pu-erh tea productions are produced mostly from single village or mountain sources in small batches. All our raw cakes are processed at every stage in the traditional method to ensure the best possible long term aging outcome! Our ripe pu-erhs are selected based on their taste profile, fermentation degree, leaf quality and future aging potential!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"im\"\u003e25 grams - \u003ca class=\"m_-5964051717355992207gmail-m_7225627036811216140gmail-title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/yunnan-sourcing-brand-ripe-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2011-yunnan-sourcing-cha-tou-sheng-yun-ripe-pu-erh-tea-brick\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en\u0026amp;q=https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/yunnan-sourcing-brand-ripe-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2011-yunnan-sourcing-cha-tou-sheng-yun-ripe-pu-erh-tea-brick\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1503946583527000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGT90T8XA8ojYe319YnvCBlX_fVIw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e2011 Yunnan Sourcing \"Cha Tou Sheng Yun\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m_-5964051717355992207gmail-m_7225627036811216140gmail_signature\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e25 grams - \u003ca class=\"m_-5964051717355992207gmail-m_7225627036811216140gmail-title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/yunnan-sourcing-brand-ripe-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2011-yunnan-sourcing-hui-run-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-bu-lang-mountain\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en\u0026amp;q=https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/yunnan-sourcing-brand-ripe-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2011-yunnan-sourcing-hui-run-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-bu-lang-mountain\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1503946583527000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNE9L5owBocePQyHKgt0vJp9vcqDnw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e2011 Yunnan Sourcing \"Hui Run\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake of Bu Lang Mountain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e25 grams - \u003ca class=\"m_-5964051717355992207gmail-m_7225627036811216140gmail-title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/yunnan-sourcing-brand-ripe-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2011-yunnan-sourcing-man-tang-hong-gong-ting-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en\u0026amp;q=https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/yunnan-sourcing-brand-ripe-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2011-yunnan-sourcing-man-tang-hong-gong-ting-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1503946583528000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNHxYUZm-w2qd63nk0Nmv1Yx7e9Xqw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e2011 Yunnan Sourcing \"Man Tang Hong Gong Ting\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e25 grams - \u003ca class=\"m_-5964051717355992207gmail-m_7225627036811216140gmail-title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/yunnan-sourcing-brand-ripe-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2011-yunnan-sourcing-man-tang-hong-number-2-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en\u0026amp;q=https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/yunnan-sourcing-brand-ripe-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2011-yunnan-sourcing-man-tang-hong-number-2-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1503946583528000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNFny0qNvdKuyUh7L7AopYDkXdLfOg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e2011 Yunnan Sourcing \"Man Tang Hong Number 2\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e25 grams - \u003ca class=\"m_-5964051717355992207gmail-m_7225627036811216140gmail-title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/yunnan-sourcing-brand-ripe-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2011-yunnan-sourcing-yi-dian-hong-ripe-pu-erh-tea-mini-cake\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en\u0026amp;q=https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/yunnan-sourcing-brand-ripe-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2011-yunnan-sourcing-yi-dian-hong-ripe-pu-erh-tea-mini-cake\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1503946583528000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNH6bkI_WM6IhEis3IsPiQ5PAT72kQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e2011 Yunnan Sourcing \"Yi Dian Hong\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Mini Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51415306581,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/image_0757aa0f-e92a-48f5-98ec-e774cf1053b3.jpg?v=1503863489"},{"product_id":"2017-yunnan-sourcing-hui-run-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-bu-lang-mountain","title":"2017 Yunnan Sourcing \"Hui Run\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake of Bu Lang Mountain","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are excited to offer this premium ripe pu-erh cake made entirely from Spring 2016 Bu Lang mountain material.  First flush material was collected from several Bu Lang villages and fermented for 46 days.  After fermentation was completed, the tea was dried and graded.  We blended the various grades to create a balance recipe comprising of tippy golden buds and heavier grade Te Ji, 1,3, and 5 leaves. The term \"Hui Run\" refers to the sweet, slippery and soothing feeling that lingers in the mouth and throat even after the tea drinking session has ended. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e357 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly 150 kilograms in total available!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":53842195029,"sku":"","price":106.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":53842195093,"sku":"","price":12.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/square_c1e78bbd-3c11-4ceb-a6b5-7f4178637837.jpg?v=1507090079"},{"product_id":"2017-yunnan-sourcing-crimson-rooster-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2017 Yunnan Sourcing \"Crimson Rooster\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \"Crimson Rooster\" is a ripe pu-erh tea cake composed of a blend of tea leaves harvested in Spring 2016 from the Mengku region of Lincang.  The tea underwent wet piling in Menghai (Xishuangbanna) under the supervision of the same wet piling master as our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2015-yunnan-sourcing-green-miracle-wild-arbor-ripe-pu-erh-tea\"\u003e2015 Green Miracle\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2016-yunnan-sourcing-immortal-monkey-wild-arbor-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003e2016 Immortal Monkey\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea is strong and full-bodied and produces a thick dark tea soup.  The tea has some dark chocolate-like bitterness and a quick sweetness that follows and blends with a spicy dried fruit taste that lingers in the mouth and throat, in a most comforting manner. This is a medium level of wet piling, the leaves having little green color, but lacking the mud-like consistency of heavy wet piled style ripe.  This is a traditional process ripe pu-erh, processed in a decades old Menghai tea factory, and overseen by a wet pile master with decades of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any young ripe pu-erh the wet pile taste will be with it for the next 2 to 4 years (after 2017) depending on the storage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly 150 kilograms in total available!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Design by \u003c\/span\u003eSébastien Mathios (France)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":53844827285,"sku":"","price":76.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":53844827349,"sku":"","price":11.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/square_8f9d0244-44c8-43ab-a774-0a2f75632e1f.jpg?v=1507090527"},{"product_id":"2017-yunnan-sourcing-yi-wu-rooster-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2017 Yunnan Sourcing \"Yi Wu Rooster\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a ripe pu-erh tea cake processed entirely from Yi Wu area spring 2017 tea leaves. A mix of plantation and wild arbor (not old tree) tea leaves were expertly wet piled in Menghai town for 42 days. The wet piling process was done with great care to preserve much of the green character of the leaf. This is also known as light fermentation wet piling and results in a tea with a lot of character and one that ages slower but more gracefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe taste is incredibly unique and complex, reflecting itas unadulterated origins, single region terroir, spring harvesting and its skillful wet piling. Thick and creamy in the mouth, there is a cooling mouth-feel, at once both lubricating and sweet, and a long-lasting feeling in the mouth and throat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique Yi Wu ripe tea that is pleasing and enlivening!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust 50 kilograms in total!  (200 cakes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper Design by Ronald Visser\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oEaZgJnYLUo\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":3361513832469,"sku":"","price":133.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":3361515405333,"sku":"","price":17.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/square_e39daded-b3aa-4d23-bc1d-22088684bfe6.jpg?v=1521486614"},{"product_id":"2018-yunnan-sourcing-lucy-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2018 Yunnan Sourcing \"Lucy\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrating 7 years of Lucy! Loved by humans, feared and hated by squirrels and vultures, Lucy is a force to be reckoned with!  Feel the thunderclap of her gallop, hear her stomach rumble, behold her shiny luster, listen to her snore, and breathe in her cinnamon and watermelon scent!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou saw the pictures, the silly little videos, profile pictures, Youtube guest appearances, and facebook mentions, so you knew this day would come!  The queen has arrived and she has ascended to her rightful throne in this year of the dog 2018!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea itself is a blend of Menghai and Lincang (Mengku) ripe teas from two different wet piling batches, the Menghai batch is from Spring 2016 material, the Lincang ripe is from spring 2017 harvested tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe taste is rich and pure, there is a crisp woodiness in the tea followed by a thick sweetness.  The tea soup is dark but not cloudy, the mouth-feel is pungent, cooling and lubricating.  The tea leaves are very robust and will deliver 8 to 10 infusions or more when brewed gong fu style.  Cha Qi is strong for a ripe tea, but very pleasant and nurturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a tea to sip contemplatively and imagine oneself living the lazy life of a spoiled dog.  Sunning, eating, and sleeping without any anxiety or concerns for the future.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e250 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Design by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.risingredlotus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRising Red Lotus\u003c\/a\u003e (Brandon Sadler)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":12074723868740,"sku":"","price":67.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":12074723901508,"sku":"","price":11.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/square_039bda78-f9ac-495f-9872-e0afaf59878b.jpg?v=1522431331"},{"product_id":"2018-yunnan-sourcing-year-of-the-dog-blue-label-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2018 Yunnan Sourcing \"Year of the Dog Blue Label\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Year of the Dog \"Blue Label\" ripe tea is a blend of ripe pu-erh teas from 2013 and 2015.  Being a blend of semi-aged teas, it's almost completely lacking any wet pile taste and is very much ready to drink!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth, sweet, woody, with some dried plum or cherry character!  There is also a spearmint-like cooling quality in the early steeps!  The tea soup is clear and burgundy, with a viscous lubricating quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e357 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Design by Giovanni Crispino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpend \u003cstrong\u003e$380\u003c\/strong\u003e or more and get a \u003cstrong\u003e357 Gram cake \u003c\/strong\u003eof \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/1-free-cake-of-2018-yunnan-sourcing-year-of-the-dog-blue-label-ripe-pu-erh-tea\"\u003e2018 Yunnan Sourcing \"Year of the Dog Blue Label\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e FREE!\u003c\/strong\u003e Click on link for code and details!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch Scott and Xiao Yao's video review of this lovely tea!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7XhaqgLaffc\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":12371709001831,"sku":"","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":12371808387175,"sku":"","price":11.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/thumb_e1b9b6df-abbc-461e-bf35-57f4ca5bbf9f.jpg?v=1532542583"},{"product_id":"2018-yunnan-sourcing-serendipity-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2018 Yunnan Sourcing \"Serendipity\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tea is the result of a rather haphazard blend of ripe teas that I threw together one morning in April 2018.  The result was surprisingly excellent and I tried several other ratios of the teas, but in the end the first one I blended was the best.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLucy is featured prominently surrounded with explosions of spattered colors (illustrated by Timothy Sparling) on the wrapper of this cake.  My relationship with Lucy has been one which has provided an endless reservoir of serendipitous experiences that have transformed my approach to life.  Dogs live life in the moment, they never cease to be amazed by the endless variety of the world.  She is an explorer and will always choose the path she has never taken, over the one she knows.  Her thirst for experience and unbridled joy for living is something we can all learn from.  The Chinese have a saying \"狗来富\", which means literally \"Dogs bring prosperity\", but can be understood as \"Dogs bring joy\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is full-bodied, complex and imparts warm nurturing cha qi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Design by Timothy Sparling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":12390592970855,"sku":"","price":67.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":12390600376423,"sku":"","price":11.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/thumb_fc7afde5-b0af-454e-8f9a-d063e07fc34e.jpg?v=1532635896"},{"product_id":"2018-yunnan-sourcing-jing-mai-mountain-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2018 Yunnan Sourcing \"Jingmai Mountain\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is our first ripe Jingmai Mountain tea released since 2012.  Entirely Jingmai mountain area tea harvested in 2017 and wet piled in Menghai.  Several leaf grades from the same wet pile batch have been blended together to add complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet, spicy and thick tea.  Complex with noticeable Cha Qi and long lasting feeling in the mouth, this is a tea that will age wonderfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 Grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper Design by Timothy Chacko\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":12402229903463,"sku":"","price":67.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":12402229936231,"sku":"","price":11.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/thumb_13fb6ee3-4dea-4c64-ad5a-b63ededbb794.jpg?v=1532720041"},{"product_id":"2018-yunnan-sourcing-hui-run-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-bu-lang-mountain","title":"2018 Yunnan Sourcing \"Hui Run\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake of Bu Lang Mountain","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are excited to offer this premium ripe pu-erh cake made entirely from Spring 2017 Bu Lang mountain material. First flush material was collected from several Bu Lang villages and fermented for 46 days. After fermentation was completed, the tea was dried and graded. We blended the various grades to create a balance recipe comprising tippy golden buds and heavier grade Te Ji, 1,3 and 5 leaves. The term \"Hui Run\" refers to the sweet, slippery and soothing feeling that lingers in the mouth and throat even after the tea drinking session has ended. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e357 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly 150 kilograms in total available!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow are the previous releases of this tea under the Yunnan Sourcing Brand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2011-yunnan-sourcing-hui-run-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-bu-lang-mountain\" class=\"title\"\u003e2011 Yunnan Sourcing \"Hui Run\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake of Bu Lang Mountain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2013-yunnan-sourcing-hui-run-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-bu-lang-mountain\" class=\"title\"\u003e2013 Yunnan Sourcing \"Hui Run\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake of Bu Lang Mountain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2015-yunnan-sourcing-hui-run-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-bu-lang-mountain\" class=\"title\"\u003e2015 Yunnan Sourcing \"Hui Run\" Ripe Pu-erh tea cake of Bu Lang Mountain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2017-yunnan-sourcing-hui-run-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-bu-lang-mountain\" class=\"title\"\u003e2017 Yunnan Sourcing \"Hui Run\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake of Bu Lang Mountain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":12402306449511,"sku":"","price":94.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":12402306482279,"sku":"","price":11.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/thumb_a5fb2bac-91ea-4561-b19d-4bf524ae5b60.jpg?v=1532720469"},{"product_id":"hui-run-ripe-pu-erh-vertical-tasting-sampler","title":"Hui Run Ripe Pu-erh Vertical Tasting Sampler","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a vertical tasting, you’re actually tasting one production over the course of years, with multiple vintages. This sampler will include \"Hui Run\" from 2011-2018 (excluding 2012 and 2014 for which there were no productions). This is the kind of tasting where you’ll get a sense for the influence of yearly climate as well as the affect that aging has on tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are excited to offer this premium ripe pu-erh cake made entirely from Spring Bu Lang Mountain material. First flush material was collected from several Bu Lang villages and fermented for 46 days. After fermentation was completed, the tea was dried and graded. We blended the various grades to create a balanced recipe comprising of tippy golden buds and heavier grade 1,3, and 5 leaves. The term \"Hui Run\" refers to the sweet, slippery and soothing feeling that lingers in the mouth and throat even after the tea drinking session has ended. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere are the 5 teas you will receive in this sampler:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2011-yunnan-sourcing-hui-run-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-bu-lang-mountain\" class=\"title\"\u003e2011 Yunnan Sourcing \"Hui Run\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake of Bu Lang Mountain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2013-yunnan-sourcing-hui-run-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-bu-lang-mountain\" class=\"title\"\u003e2013 Yunnan Sourcing \"Hui Run\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake of Bu Lang Mountain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2015-yunnan-sourcing-hui-run-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-bu-lang-mountain\" class=\"title\"\u003e2015 Yunnan Sourcing \"Hui Run\" Ripe Pu-erh tea cake of Bu Lang Mountain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2017-yunnan-sourcing-hui-run-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-bu-lang-mountain\" class=\"title\"\u003e2017 Yunnan Sourcing \"Hui Run\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake of Bu Lang Mountain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2018-yunnan-sourcing-hui-run-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-bu-lang-mountain\" class=\"title\"\u003e2018 Yunnan Sourcing \"Hui Run\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake of Bu Lang Mountain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*** Wrappers shown are for full cakes only. Samples are packaged in pouches. ***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12568167022695,"sku":"","price":54.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/hui_sampler.jpg?v=1535149065"},{"product_id":"2018-yunnan-sourcing-golden-bud-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2018 Yunnan Sourcing \"Golden Bud\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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 ting and golden needle (jin zhen). It's typically very golden and and is comprised primarily of buds. The flavor is smooth, creamy, sweet, and fruity, with a slightly bitter dark chocolate after-finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested from Lincang (Mengku) Spring 2017 tea leaves and then expertly wet piled in Menghai town in a small tea factory. The taste and aroma will improve gradually over the next decade or more. As the wet pile taste dissipates and the unique delicate character of this tea reveals itself, it will become one of the most unique and enjoyable ripe pu-erhs in your collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Weight: 357 Grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed in August 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper Design by Simon Osten\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to just 140 kilograms in total (392 cakes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3cljzMGXQKc\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":12896238141543,"sku":"","price":102.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":12896238174311,"sku":"","price":11.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/thumb_0b0a3e15-a969-444b-85ee-5a38ae96b69c.jpg?v=1542513333"},{"product_id":"2018-yunnan-sourcing-balance-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2018 Yunnan Sourcing \"Balance\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a tippy blend of ripe teas that work together to create a balanced and harmonious whole. Very smooth and sweet, with some bittersweet character that reminds us of dark chocolate. Bitterness is barely noticeable but acts as a counterpoint to the sweet velvety taste of this thick viscous tea. This tea also carries some dried cherry and vanilla notes as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you were a fan of our (now sold out) \u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2016-yunnan-sourcing-golden-needle-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003e2016 Yunnan Sourcing \"Golden Needle\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e, then this one should also be one that you consider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested from Lincang (Mengku) Spring 2017 tea leaves, and then expertly wet piled in Menghai town in a small tea factory. The taste and aroma will improve gradually over the next decade or more. As the wet pile taste dissipates and the unique delicate character of this tea reveals itself, it will become one of the most unique and enjoyable ripe pu-erhs in your collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 250 Grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed in October 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Illustration by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatrik Benedičič\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to just 100 kilograms in total (400 cakes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":19510279831655,"sku":"","price":74.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":19510279929959,"sku":"","price":11.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/square_0f8c36dd-5089-4fd3-94fc-cfb5f7ff4718.jpg?v=1547613466"},{"product_id":"2018-yunnan-sourcing-queen-of-yi-wu-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2018 Yunnan Sourcing \"Queen of Yi Wu\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are proud to announce our second Yi Wu area ripe pu-erh tea cake produced under the Yunnan Sourcing Brand! We used spring 2018 plantation and wild arbor Yi Wu area tea leaves that were expertly wet piled in Menghai to press this tea cake. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a medium-lightly wet piled ripe tea, so it's one that will age very gradually and will take somewhat longer to lose it's wet pile taste. That being said it's an excellent candidate for longer term aging due to it still having alot of sheng greenness to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not a graded ripe pu-erh, but rather just all the the different grades mixed together with only the coarsest leaves removed. The result is a rich, thick and textured tea that is both totally unique and very complex in taste, aroma and cha qi.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dog featured on the wrapper (a Doberman) is my lovely Lucy who has traveled to Yi Wu twice in her life! Naturally she is the \"Queen\" of this fine tea producing area!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper Design by Giovanni Crispino\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed in November 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 Grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to just 100 kilograms in total (400 cakes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Yi Wu Mountains of Xishuangbanna (Yunnan)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":19511951327335,"sku":"","price":74.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":19511951491175,"sku":"","price":11.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/square_3f033b98-9164-45e9-96fa-966b0a035cc1.jpg?v=1547672049"},{"product_id":"2018-yunnan-sourcing-warm-fuzzies-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2018 Yunnan Sourcing \"Warm Fuzzies\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003ePressed from 6 different ripe teas that were wet piled from 2015 to 2018! We painstakingly worked to create unique blend that would delight and fortify during long winters and tough times. A reminder that there are many delightful and lovely experiences to be had and shared if only are open and attentive to the opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this is a newish tea, it's incredibly textured and complex. The ripe teas used in this blend vary from gong ting (smallest leaf grade) up to grade 7 (larger), and come from three distinct regions in Yunnan (Lincang, Simao and Xishuangbanna). The result is a thick and balanced tea with notes of dried fruit, tropical wood, sugarcane, umami and much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper design by Dave Bailey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e150 Kilograms in total Pressed (600 cakes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm Fuzzies Tea-Shirt Available here:\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/www.bonfire.com\/yunnan-sourcing-warm-fuzzies-tea-shirt\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch our tasting video here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2QECF6u1GvE\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":19514284703847,"sku":"","price":84.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":19514285228135,"sku":"","price":12.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/square_704a13ba-c592-4035-962d-13553244e6d4.jpg?v=1547745445"},{"product_id":"2019-yunnan-sourcing-bu-lang-mountain-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Bu Lang Mountain\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpring 2018 Bu Lang material wet piled in summer 2018! Viscous, mild woody taste, sweet dried fruit and some bitterness. A classic Menghai region for high quality ripe tea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are also offering three other Menghai area ripe teas with a similar wrapper \u003cspan\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/new-products\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-meng-song-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003eMeng Song\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-he-kai-village-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003eHe Kai Village\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-ba-da-mountain-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003eBa Da\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 Grams per Cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Designed by Anastasija Kulda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressed June 1st 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly 100 kilograms in total (400 cakes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams) 熟茶","offer_id":29391501230183,"sku":"","price":52.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample 熟茶","offer_id":29391502344295,"sku":"","price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/thumb1_1c613faa-3262-43b7-bff4-091c1d5b4cb4.jpg?v=1562468150"},{"product_id":"2019-yunnan-sourcing-he-kai-village-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"He Kai Village\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpring 2018 He Kai village material wet piled in summer 2018! This is an incredibly rich tea with mineral and floral notes with a long lasting sweetness!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are also offering three other Menghai area ripe teas with a similar wrapper \u003cspan\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/new-products\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-meng-song-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003eMeng Song\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-ba-da-mountain-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003eBa Da\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-bu-lang-mountain-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003eBu Lang Mountain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 Grams per Cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Designed by Anastasija Kulda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressed June 1st 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":29396290437223,"sku":"","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":29396290469991,"sku":"","price":12.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/thumb_324d6f33-0afc-49ed-8ac0-616f9d4eec49.jpg?v=1562515594"},{"product_id":"2019-yunnan-sourcing-buddy-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Buddy\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Buddy\" celebrates the spirit of companionship that dogs and humans share.  Buddy is also a young stray dog that we fostered for a couple of months during the summer of 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ripe pu-erh tea cake is made from 2015 harvested and wet piled tea from the Da Hu Sai area of Mengku.  The tea was dry aged in Kunming until it was pressed in June of 2019!  The tea is smooth with a natural sweetness and thick malty taste!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, $5 for every cake sold will be donated to \"\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.centraltexasruffugees.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCentral Texas Ruffugees\u003c\/a\u003e\" to support their efforts in rescuing and rehoming dogs. With 500 cakes in total, we will generate a donation of $2500!  When I mentioned this to the director of CTR she said: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"$2500 will make a huge difference. We can transport 10 dogs for that amount. 10 dogs like Ana, who was in a small rural rescue\/shelter for a year. We sent her to WA and she was adopted within days of arrival.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScroll to down to read \"Buddy's Story\" and learn more about the great work that \"Central Texas Ruffugees\" does!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuddy's Story:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Buddy,\" as he came to be known, was a blue heeler \/ pit mix that showed up one morning on our property.  We live down a quiet dead end road which has become a notorious dumping ground for unwanted dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe took Buddy to the vet and scanned him for a microchip but he had none.  He did have a lot of fleas and even a couple of ticks.  Luckily, he was heart-worm negative!   We canvassed the neighborhood and posted on FB groups searching for an owner, but given his situation, being a young male (about 10 months) dog that was not neutered, we were told again and again that most likely he was dumped.  We could not take him to the shelter as it was \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e a no-kill shelter, and the other no-kill shelters (besides also being over capacity) would not take him without him being neutered.  We did eventually make contact with \"Central Texas Ruffugees\" who told us that, if we could have him neutered and hold onto him for 5 weeks, then they would drive him with a bunch of other dogs to Washington state where he'd be adopted very quickly by vetted owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first, it was a little rough as he was still recovering from a flea infestation and had to sleep on the porch.  He wanted inside constantly and he was so hungry (despite eating a lot) that he even challenged Lucy for food during her mealtime (a bold undertaking)!  Lucy, for all her fangs and snarls at mealtime, actually started to like Buddy (and Buddy learned to stay away from Lucy during mealtime).  They started to play a lot and it seemed like Lucy had regressed to puppyhood.  We were actually a little jealous because Lucy paid us so little attention when Buddy was around.  Buddy's skin healed from all the fleas and scratching, as did his incision from the neutering.  His fur developed a nice sheen, and he was now inside when he wanted to be, often sleeping next to Lucy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe really considered keeping Buddy, but with our constant back and forth traveling between Yunnan and Texas and having to tag-team parent Lucy or place her with friends or relatives, we decided that we'd still give up Buddy to Central Texas Ruffugees.  When the day came to drop him off at their place in Austin it was rough on all of us.  Buddy was smart and well-behaved, charming and handsome, and he'd won our hearts.  We drove back home teary-eyed but also happy to know that Buddy would be OK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few days later we heard from Central Texas Ruffugees that they'd arrived in Vancouver, WA (after 28 hours of driving) and that Buddy was adopted the same day by a young couple who lived on a 1 acre plot outside of town!   Yay Buddy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Texas Ruffugees gathers dogs from small, rural shelters and areas, that have little hope of making it out alive. CTR works with local veterinarians to get the dogs up-to-date and healthy, and then makes long haul drive (24-30 hours) to rescues who open their hearts and kennels to them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about what they do, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.centraltexasruffugees.org\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e to visit their website or \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.centraltexasruffugees.org\/get-involved\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emake donations here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may also peruse the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Centraltexasruffugees\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCentral Texas Ruffugees Facebook page here\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see Buddy briefly \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7XhaqgLaffc?t=40\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e in one of our videos!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarch 2025 Update\u003c\/strong\u003e - We sold another 166 cakes, so we will send another $830 (166 cakes x $5) to Central Texas Ruffugees for this pressing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAugust 29th 2020 Update!\u003c\/strong\u003e - We've sold 87 cakes!  We raised $435 so far from sales of this ripe cake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack to some pertinent details about the tea cake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNet Weight:  200 grams per cake (5 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003cbr\u003eHarvest time:  Spring 2016\u003cbr\u003eHarvest Area:  Mengku County, Lincang Prefecture\u003cbr\u003eTotal Production amount:  100 kilograms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (500 cakes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Design by Yuri Kobylyansky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (200 Grams)","offer_id":29396310917223,"sku":"","price":51.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/Help_save_dogs_ca44f76c-1963-42e3-883c-fcd871f43ddd.png?v=1562545835"},{"product_id":"2019-yunnan-sourcing-last-laugh-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Last Laugh\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Last Laugh\" is a blend of 6 different ripe pu-erh teas ranging in vintage from 2016 to 2018. The blend containing many different grades and regions produces a smooth and complex tea with hints of tropical hardwood, dried fruit, malt and flower essences. It's just really good tea that will get better and better with proper storage and aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 Grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper Design and Illustration by Igor Kozhanov\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e300 kilograms in total (1200 cakes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed on April 25th 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":29396864106599,"sku":"","price":57.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":29396869939303,"sku":"","price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/thumb_0384b917-119e-4344-b344-f3b0f0d7d1bc.jpg?v=1562524779"},{"product_id":"2019-yunnan-sourcing-year-of-the-pig-blue-label-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Year of the Pig Blue Label\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eUltra smooth ripe tea created from a wet pile batch composed of teas from Jingmai, Menghai, and Lincang (Mengku). The teas were harvested and processed into mao cha in their own areas and then sent to Menghai town where they were blended together and then wet piled for 42 days in October and November of 2018. We also refer to this tea as \"San He Zhai\" 三和寨 as it's a harmonious blend of tea from three distinct regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many large tea factory productions which are an intentional blend of varied leaf grades this is entirely composed of the wet-piled mao cha which was never run through a leaf grading machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a thick, sweet and creamy ripe tea, with a dark dense tea soup. The blend of various regions combined with a medium-light degree of wet piling gives this tea a subtle appeal due to its unusual complexity and warm cha qi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 Grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed on April 25th 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper Design by Gianluca Francesconi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 160 Kilograms in total (640 cakes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Check out our tasting video below.  This was recorded in February 2019 before we pressed the cake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DDpDaw3_-R8\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":29396990099559,"sku":"","price":55.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":29396990492775,"sku":"","price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/thumb_15ad5585-2b62-40db-87e3-fe55ff64d42a.jpg?v=1562529054"},{"product_id":"2019-yunnan-sourcing-ba-da-mountain-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ba Da Mountain\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpring 2018 Ba Da mountain material wet piled in summer 2018!  Viscous, mild woody taste, sweet dried fruit and some bitterness.  The Ba Da mountains (巴达山) are just to the west of Menghai town (on the road to Lancang) and are a classic Menghai region for high quality ripe tea!  Menghai Tea Factory sources alot of tea from Ba Da for both their ripe and raw pu-erh tea cakes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are also offering three other Menghai area ripe teas with a similar wrapper \u003cspan\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/new-products\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-meng-song-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003eMeng Song\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-he-kai-village-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003eHe Kai Village\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-bu-lang-mountain-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003eBu Lang Mountain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 Grams per Cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Designed by Anastasija Kulda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressed June 1st 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly 120 kilograms in total (480 cakes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch our video of Scott blending and drinking this tea before it was pressed!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lJIt7UVIKEU\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":29498011844711,"sku":"","price":54.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":29498013941863,"sku":"","price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/thumb_ebf26a13-b15e-4f7f-a6a9-cddce8fbb697.jpg?v=1563568673"},{"product_id":"2019-yunnan-sourcing-ba-wang-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ba Wang\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a premium blend that we've name \"Ba Wang\" 霸王, which means something like \"Badass King\".   \"Ba Wang\" is a sort of neo-classical pu-erh tea cake title.  After all, imitation can be the highest form of flattery!  Although there are many cakes called \"Ba Wang\", I think you'll agree ours is among the best!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComposed of tea from three Menghai villages, this cake is bitter, sweet, and chocolatey with warm cha qi, thick body, and a long-lasting mouthfeel.  We think you'll enjoy this tea and consider worthy of adding to your collection for aging.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 Grams per Cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Designed by Vladimir Seredin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressed on May 15th 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly 130 kilograms in total (520 cakes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/C2PpnrR-kl4\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":29498753450087,"sku":"","price":81.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":29498769768551,"sku":"","price":12.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/thumb_dc00d52b-7987-4c23-862e-58e5e171e562.jpg?v=1563577869"},{"product_id":"2019-yunnan-sourcing-lao-mane-village-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Lao Man'e Village\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is purely Lao Man'e village ripe pu-erh tea harvested in spring 2018 and then wet piled in the late summer of 2018. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntirely Lao Man E old plantation material Lao Man'e village in the Bu Lang mountains.  Lao Man'e is a village in the Bu Lang Mountain range, not far from Lao Ban Zhang and also quite near Jie Liang village.  Lao Man E tea is something in between the extreme bitterness of Jie Liang tea and the bitterness with fast and sweet huigan of Lao Ban Zhang tea.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a very strong tasting ripe tea, with a creamy thick taste and feel to it.  It's very infusable going many rounds before losing it's powerful taste and aroma.  With age it will become more infusable, more complex and more aromatic.  The cha qi is all enveloping, but not over-powering. The tea settles into the mouth and body in a very nice way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200 Grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70 kilograms in total (350 cakes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Design by Matthijs Van Os\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/NOxY4AL7RBQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (200 Grams)","offer_id":29504823230567,"sku":"","price":112.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":29504825131111,"sku":"","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/thumb_525a9160-ec8d-44a5-b714-6edcdc7f2437.jpg?v=1563670439"},{"product_id":"2019-yunnan-sourcing-year-of-the-pig-red-label-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Year of the Pig Red Label\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a blend of ripe pu-erh tea from various areas of Yunnan! Most of the tea has been aged a couple of years already at the time of pressing to minimize the wet pile taste. Further aging will make this already smooth and thick tea even more enjoyable and complex! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 Grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eDesigned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eElina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kobylianska\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/9ZbTwAQ1SFo\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":29782581444711,"sku":"","price":61.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":29782747971687,"sku":"","price":8.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/1_e2fec639-a33d-496c-901d-01c5bf4c991b.jpg?v=1566180341"},{"product_id":"2019-yunnan-sourcing-meng-song-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Meng Song\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ripe cake is pressed from a wet pile batch made entirely from Meng Song area (Menghai County) tea leaves harvested in 2018 and wet piled in late 2018!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeng Song ripe tea has a very potent cha qi, with a thick tea soup, dark chocolate like bitterness and fruity sweetness. Pure Meng Song ripe tea is relatively rare. It has a unique bitter-sweet character with a fast hui gan and a touch of licorice sweet after-taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor those of you who purchase this tea during the year of 2019 expect that there will be some wet pile taste throughout 2019, but will fade gradually as the tea ages.  Remember pu-erh increases in palatability and complexity with age!  In Chinese we refer to this as 越陈越香.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are also offering three other Menghai area ripe teas with a similar wrapper (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/new-products\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-meng-song-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003eMeng Song\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-he-kai-village-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003eHe Kai Village\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-ba-da-mountain-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003eBa Da\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-bu-lang-mountain-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003eBu Lang Mountain\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 Grams per Cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Designed by Anastasija Kulda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressed June 1st 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly 120 kilograms in total (480 cakes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":29791793086567,"sku":"","price":66.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":29791810879591,"sku":"","price":11.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/1_a17b091f-d5cf-468c-b4dc-e7128c9ce935.jpg?v=1566253161"},{"product_id":"2019-yunnan-sourcing-ebullient-ripe-raw-blend-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ebullient\" Ripe-Raw Blend Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a blend of \"ye sheng\" purple raw pu-erh tea and ripe pu-erh from several regions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis could be considered our second pressing of a \"ye sheng\" raw and a ripe tea.  The first one is \u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2016-yunnan-sourcing-wild-purple-green-mark-ripe-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-1?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c4208ad40\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2016 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wild Purple Green Mark\" Ripe Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat happens when you skillfully blend Wild Purple \"Ye Sheng\" Raw Pu-erh tea from with wild arbor ripe pu-erh tea from several regions?  You get something delicious, powerful and complex that is the best of both worlds.  It has sweetness of a good ripe pu-erh, it has the umami and savory character of wild purple raw tea and the bitterness of both raw and ripe.  The tea is thick and lubricating in the mouth and there is a slight lingering bitterness that transforms into a pleasant mouth-watering sweetness long after the tea has been enjoyed.  Cha Qi is powerful but not overwhelming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aging prospects for this tea are really exciting.  We have many examples of past raw and ripe blends in the world of pu-erh and several have become famous (like the famous \"Purple Heaven\" bricks and cakes from the 80's and 90's).  I created this tea because it's delicious to drink now and encompasses the things I like about raw and ripe pu-erh.  The blending is harmonious and there is no need to wait to drink this tea, as it's enjoyable right now for those who are not faint of heart!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Design by Yuri Kobylyansky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e357 Grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 kilograms in total (280 cakes) pressed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. 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