{"product_id":"2026-yunnan-sourcing-ba-wang-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2026 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ba Wang\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a premium blend that we've named \"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 7 different regions (Menghai, Yi Wu, Simao, and Lincang), 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 it worthy of adding to your collection for aging. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2846\" data-start=\"2830\" data-section-id=\"gp7zz1\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2873\" data-start=\"2847\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2871\" data-start=\"2847\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3074\" data-start=\"2874\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2898\" data-start=\"2874\" data-section-id=\"114s6mf\"\u003e6–7 grams per 100 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2909\" data-start=\"2899\" data-section-id=\"1qihpey\"\u003e100 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2962\" data-start=\"2910\" data-section-id=\"1ob7o7s\"\u003eTwo quick rinses recommended, especially in 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3022\" data-start=\"2963\" data-section-id=\"vyxyct\"\u003eStart with 8–10 second infusions and lengthen gradually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3074\" data-start=\"3023\" data-section-id=\"2s9uxr\"\u003eExpect 8–10 infusions with strong, even character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3089\" data-start=\"3076\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3087\" data-start=\"3076\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3162\" data-start=\"3090\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3114\" data-start=\"3090\" data-section-id=\"w5fjut\"\u003e4–5 grams per 300 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3141\" data-start=\"3115\" data-section-id=\"1tq4lyw\"\u003e100 °C for 3–4 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3162\" data-start=\"3142\" data-section-id=\"mydnwx\"\u003eRe-steep 2–3 times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2260\" data-start=\"2241\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2258\" data-start=\"2241\"\u003eThermos style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2357\" data-start=\"2261\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2287\" data-start=\"2261\" data-section-id=\"wdssgt\"\u003e1–1.5 grams per 100 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2357\" data-start=\"2288\" data-section-id=\"eqqoh7\"\u003eUse boiling water and steep for 30-60 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3625\" data-start=\"3611\" data-section-id=\"wyz46u\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3911\" data-start=\"3626\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3698\" data-start=\"3626\" data-section-id=\"7tj56m\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3637\" data-start=\"3628\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2026 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ba Wang\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3745\" data-start=\"3699\" data-section-id=\"ix4o1b\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3712\" data-start=\"3701\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA blend of 7 different regions (Menghai, Yi Wu, Simao, and Lincang)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3772\" data-start=\"3746\" data-section-id=\"h8yfqv\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3765\" data-start=\"3748\"\u003eHarvest year:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3800\" data-start=\"3773\" data-section-id=\"f8bvkt\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3788\" data-start=\"3775\"\u003eWet pile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elate 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3828\" data-start=\"3801\" data-section-id=\"1p00ucc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3821\" data-start=\"3803\"\u003ePressing Fate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e April 6th, \u003c\/span\u003e2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3867\" data-start=\"3829\" data-section-id=\"1m44ym5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3846\" data-start=\"3831\"\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e357 grams per cake (previous Ba Wang pressings are all 250 grams)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3911\" data-start=\"3868\" data-section-id=\"53qkv\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ematching gift box included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3911\" data-start=\"3868\" data-section-id=\"53qkv\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 896\u003c\/span\u003e cakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"53qkv\" data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2828\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2801\"\u003eGift Box and Wrapper Packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDesign by Marcello Crispino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevious pressings of \"Ba Wang\" can be found here:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-ba-wang-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cb216699b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ba Wang\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2021-yunnan-sourcing-ba-wang-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ca48080de\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 2021 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ba Wang\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2021-yunnan-sourcing-ba-wang-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ca48080de\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2021-yunnan-sourcing-ba-wang-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ca48080de\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2023-yunnan-sourcing-ba-wang-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=95c12fc3b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ba Wang\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-ba-wang-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=b2dd645ef\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ba Wang\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2025-yunnan-sourcing-ba-wang-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=763871e07\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ba Wang\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach cake comes in a free matching gift box that features the full uncropped illustration by the artist. The matching gift box is not available for purchase separately. NOTE: If the gift box arrives with creases or cosmetic blemishes we cannot provide a free replacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 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 in Matching Gift Box (357 Grams)","offer_id":46590249599175,"sku":null,"price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":46590249631943,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/files\/IMG_0928.jpg?v=1779560703","url":"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/en-th\/products\/2026-yunnan-sourcing-ba-wang-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","provider":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}