{"product_id":"2026-yunnan-sourcing-lao-mane-old-tree-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2026 Yunnan Sourcing \"Lao Man'e Old Tree\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"485\"\u003eThis is purely Lao Man'e village ripe pu-erh tea harvested from mature old plantation tea trees in Spring 2025 and wet piled during 2025. The tea was then pressed into 357 gram cakes for our 2026 release, with each cake packaged in its own matching gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eLao Man'e village is located in the Bu Lang mountain range of Menghai County, not far from Lao Ban Zhang and also fairly \u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003enear Jie Liang village. Lao Man'e tea is famous for its strength, bitterness, mouthfeel, and cha qi. In many ways it occupies a middle ground between the more extreme bitterness of Jie Liang tea and the bitterness-with-fast-returning-sweetness that Lao Ban Zhang is so famous for. Even when processed as ripe pu-erh, Lao Man'e material retains a powerful, unmistakable village character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eThis is the most potent single-estate ripe tea we have ever pressed. It is quite bitter by ripe pu-erh standards, but also incredibly complex tasting, with a dense, long-lasting mouthfeel and very strong cha qi. This is not a soft, easygoing ripe meant for casual drinking. Rather, it is a deeply characterful and powerful ripe tea for those who appreciate strength, bitterness, texture, and endurance in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003eThe brewed tea is thick, dark, and rich, with a pronounced bittersweet profile that immediately sets it apart from sweeter and milder ripe teas. The bitterness evokes dark chocolate and medicinal herbs, but this is supported by deep sweetness, a heavy mouth-coating texture, and a finish that lingers for a very long time in the mouth and throat. With successive infusions the tea opens into a more layered experience, revealing earth, wood, bitter cacao, mineral depth, and a slowly emerging sweetness that returns after swallowing. The cha qi is very strong and penetrating, making this a tea that is best appreciated when you have the time and attention to really sit with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003eIf you are looking for a powerful village-specific ripe pu-erh with real structure and unmistakable Bu Lang character, this tea is highly recommended. It has the strength to drink now and the substance to continue improving with further age.\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 \"Lao Man'e Old Tree\" 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\u003eLao Man'e Village in the Bulang Mountains (Menghai, Yunnan)\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 year:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \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\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 280\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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"4141\" data-start=\"3913\"\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\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 \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 in Matching Gift Box (357 Grams)","offer_id":46588832055495,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":46588832088263,"sku":null,"price":13.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/files\/IMG_0912.jpg?v=1779590728","url":"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/en-th\/products\/2026-yunnan-sourcing-lao-mane-old-tree-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","provider":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}