{"product_id":"2026-yunnan-sourcing-spirit-horse-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2026 Yunnan Sourcing \"Spirit Horse\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eMengku area mature tea tree leaves were harvested in Spring 2025 and wet-piled in late 2025. The wet-piling process was done with great care to preserve much the original character of the raw (sheng) mao cha. This is often referred to as \"light fermentation\" wet piling and is often done when the material used is high quality AND if there is a desire to create a slower aging ripe with more potency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very unique tea in regards to taste, aroma, and cha qi. It does retain some raw character and it will take much longer for it to lose it's awkwardness (wet pile taste and umami character, the latter of which is not typically very present in ripe tea).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for a ripe to age or just like to experience another dimension of ripe tea, then this might be a cake worth trying!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6–7 grams per 100 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo quick rinses recommended, especially in 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with 8–10 second infusions and lengthen gradually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpect 8–10 infusions with strong, even character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4–5 grams per 300 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 °C for 3–4 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-steep 2–3 times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermos style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1–1.5 grams per 100 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse boiling water and steep for 30-60 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2026 Yunnan Sourcing \"Spirit Horse\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mengku County (Lincang\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest year:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet pile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elate 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressing Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e March 10th, \u003c\/span\u003e2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e357 grams per cake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ematching gift box included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 280\u003c\/span\u003e cakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift Box and Wrapper Packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDesign by Samantha Leonard\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":46673547755719,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":46673547788487,"sku":null,"price":8.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/files\/IMG_4777.jpg?v=1781817270","url":"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/en-th\/products\/2026-yunnan-sourcing-spirit-horse-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","provider":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}