{"product_id":"2026-yunnan-sourcing-elemental-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2026 Yunnan Sourcing \"Elemental\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eThis is a unique blend of Ripe Pu-erh tea from several regions in the southern regions of Yunnan! This is a very balanced blend with some bitter, some creaminess, and plenty of sweetness in the after-finish! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"10oopf9\" data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1weezoo\" data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eA blend of high quality single-origin teas from Southern Yunnan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3lc88q\" data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eThick, rich, and substantial, but with a sweetness and clarity that keep it from feeling heavy or muddy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f7ol68\" data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003ePressed young, with excellent potential to settle and improve over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yuwa5w\" data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2557\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2zfchk\" data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e dark chocolate, warm wood, cream, with hints of dried fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kbvrcv\" data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2253\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep thick brown and burgundy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mg0fwl\" data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich and smooth with dark chocolate bitterness, cream, date-like sweetness, earthy depth, and a gentle herbal edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z8pxos\" data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2460\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e dense, coating, and substantial without becoming murky or rough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o4m6i4\" data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2557\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003eFinish \u0026amp; feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e quick returning sweetness, lingering mouthfeel, and a steady warming cha qi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"uehxuk\" data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2581\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2828\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ap4kft\" data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2641\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2593\"\u003eArea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xishuangbanna and Lancang (southern Yunnan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"49xb08\" data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2663\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2656\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f8bvkt\" data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2691\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003eWet pile:\u003c\/strong\u003e late 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wbbmz7\" data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2714\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2707\"\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yggjn3\" data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2749\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2726\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe Pu-erh tea cake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cvesbm\" data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2763\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 357 grams per cake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gp7zz1\" data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2846\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2873\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2871\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"3074\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"114s6mf\" data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"2898\"\u003e6–7 grams per 100 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qihpey\" data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"2909\"\u003e100 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ob7o7s\" data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003eTwo quick rinses recommended, especially in 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vyxyct\" data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"3022\"\u003eStart with 8–10 second infusions and lengthen gradually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2s9uxr\" data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3074\"\u003eExpect 8–10 infusions with strong, even character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3089\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3087\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3162\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w5fjut\" data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3114\"\u003e4–5 grams per 300 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tq4lyw\" data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3141\"\u003e100 °C for 3–4 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mydnwx\" data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3162\"\u003eRe-steep 2–3 times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003eThermos style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wdssgt\" data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003e1–1.5 grams per 100 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eqqoh7\" data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003eUse boiling water and steep for 30-60 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15gctsw\" data-start=\"3269\" data-end=\"3283\"\u003eAging notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3284\" data-end=\"3609\"\u003eAs a very young ripe, this tea may show some fresh fermentation character during 2026, especially in the earlier part of the year. That will gradually fade, allowing the deeper sweetness, texture, and He Kai character to come more clearly into focus. Store in 50-65% RH and 70-90F, in an odor-free area, with minimal airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"wyz46u\" data-start=\"3611\" data-end=\"3625\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3911\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7tj56m\" data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3698\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"3637\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026 Yunnan Sourcing \"Elemental\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ix4o1b\" data-start=\"3699\" data-end=\"3745\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3701\" data-end=\"3712\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xishuangbanna and Lancang areas of Yunnan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h8yfqv\" data-start=\"3746\" data-end=\"3772\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3748\" data-end=\"3765\"\u003eHarvest year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f8bvkt\" data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3800\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3775\" data-end=\"3788\"\u003eWet pile:\u003c\/strong\u003e late 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p00ucc\" data-start=\"3801\" data-end=\"3828\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3803\" data-end=\"3821\"\u003ePressing year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m44ym5\" data-start=\"3829\" data-end=\"3867\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3831\" data-end=\"3846\"\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 357 grams per cake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"53qkv\" data-start=\"3868\" data-end=\"3911\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e matching gift box included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"53qkv\" data-start=\"3868\" data-end=\"3911\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 950 cakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2801\"\u003eGift Box and Wrapper Packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Design by Marcello Crispino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"4141\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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. 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