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Ripe Pu-erh Tea

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

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

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

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

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

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  • 2017 Hai Lang Hao "Jun Ai" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick | Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop

    2017 Hai Lang Hao "Jun Ai" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick

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    In 2016 Hai Lang started a kind of crazy undertaking.  Collecting 320 kilograms of spring 2016 harvested mao cha from Xin Ban Zhang, Ba Ka, and Ba ...

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  • 2017 Hai Lang Hao "Lao Ban Zhang" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick | Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop

    2017 Hai Lang Hao "Lao Ban Zhang" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick

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    In 2016 Hai Lang started a kind of crazy undertaking.  Collecting 200 kilograms of spring 2016 harvested mao cha from Lao Ban Zhang village and hav...

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  • 2017 Yunnan Sourcing "Hui Run" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake of Bu Lang Mountain | Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop

    2017 Yunnan Sourcing "Hui Run" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake of Bu Lang Mountain

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    We are excited to offer this premium ripe pu-erh cake made entirely from Spring 2016 Bu Lang mountain material.  First flush material was collecte...

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

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

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  • 2014 Hai Lang Hao "Bu Lang Tribute Brick" Ripe Pu-erh Tea | Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop

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

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

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

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  • 2015 Yunnan Sourcing "Hui Run" Ripe Pu-erh tea cake of Bu Lang Mountain | Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop

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    We are excited to offer this premium ripe pu-erh cake made entirely from Spring 2015 Bu Lang mountain material.  First flush material was collecte...

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    We are excited to offer this premium ripe pu-erh cake made entirely from Spring 2012 Bu Lang mountain material. First flush material was collected...

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  • 2016 Hai Lang Hao "Lao Man E" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick | Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop

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    This bamboo leaf wrapped tea is a meticulously fermented ripe tea from a prominent Menghai area tea factory (Ye Zhuang Shuang Li).  Composed of a ...

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