{"title":"Jinggu Storage","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2020-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-aged-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2020 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wu Liang Mountain\" Aged Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eWu Liang Mountain First Flush of Spring 2007 tea leaves were picked and processed into mao cha (loose leaf raw pu-erh tea) and then aged for 13 years in Jinggu county of Simao before being pressed in March 2020.  The storage condition in Jinggu was clean with a moderate amount of humidity (wetter than Kunming, but not as wet as Guangdong)  giving the tea a nice rounded aged taste!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea itself is burly and largish attesting to it's originating from mature tea trees (not plantation tea).  It can be brewed many times and imparts a balanced cha qi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Flush of Spring 2007 Harvested Tea from Wu Liang Mountain in Simao\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 kilograms in total produced (280 cakes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarch 20th 2020 Pressing Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Illustration by Alan Behul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 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\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/kBgyQVTs_7w\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":34355349946413,"sku":"2890-YS","price":172.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":34355349979181,"sku":"2891-YS","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/2_c29958af-50f9-4207-ae6e-05c3dcea5b47.jpg?v=1589487062"},{"product_id":"2020-yunnan-sourcing-huang-shan-gu-shu-old-arbor-aged-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2020 Yunnan Sourcing \"Huang Shan Gu Shu\" Old Arbor Aged Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a 2020 pressing from 2013 Spring harvested leaves were picked and processed into mao cha (loose leaf raw pu-erh tea) and then aged for 7 years in Jinggu county of Simao before being pressed in March 2020.  The storage condition in Jinggu was clean with a moderate amount of humidity (wetter than Kunming, but not as wet as Guangdong)  giving the tea a nice rounded aged taste!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Huang Shan Gu Shu\" (lit. Remote Mountain Old Tree) is a mountain in Jinggu County of Simao where 100-300 year old tea trees are growing.  Huang Shan tea trees are Assamica varietal growing wild without intervention.  Tea is harvested only twice a year, not 4 times a year like in many places.  This gives the tea more strength, body, aroma and cha qi!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery impressive semi-aged sheng!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril 2013 harvest (Pressed March 20th 2020)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 kilograms in total (280 cakes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e357 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone-Pressed in the traditional manner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign by Anna Kampane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 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 (357 Grams)","offer_id":34355405226029,"sku":"2894-YS","price":165.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":34355405324333,"sku":"2895-YS","price":16.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/1_82659979-96c2-4884-bf97-d792fc5e903f.jpg?v=1589487124"},{"product_id":"2020-yunnan-sourcing-gu-shu-bai-cha-aged-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2020 Yunnan Sourcing \"Gu Shu Bai Cha\" Aged Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a 2020 pressing from 2014 Spring harvested leaves that were picked and processed into mao cha (loose leaf raw pu-erh tea) and then aged for 6 years in Jinggu county of Simao before being pressed in March 2020.  The storage condition in Jinggu was clean with a moderate amount of humidity (wetter than Kunming, but not as wet as Guangdong)  giving the tea a nice rounded aged taste!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGu Shu Bai Cha means \"Old Tree White Pekoe Tea\".  White Pekoe refers to a Jinggu varietal called Camellia Assamica Taliensis that is very large and features hairy white buds.  Our Spring Gu Shu Bai Cha is made from trees aged 100+ years old growing near Ye Zhu Tang village in Jing Gu county.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYe Zhu Tang Village (lit. Wild Pig Pool) is small village about 5 miles to the north of Jinggu town and about two miles west (and uphill) from the Jinggu river.  Ye Zhu Tang village is at about 1750 meters and the tea trees grow along a steep hillside between 1800-1900 meters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brewed tea produces a deep thick golden-yellow tea soup.  The aroma is strong and there is a hint of rum and fruit in it.  The taste is pungent with bitterness and astringency balanced with a strong thick dried fruit sweetness.  It really needs to be experienced first-hand!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the same garden as the 2014 and 2015 \"Lao Shu Bai Cha\".  We just decided to change the name, since the grower calls it \"Gu Shu Bai Cha\"!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone-pressed in the traditional manner.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper design by Alan Behul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e357 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80 kilograms in total\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressed March 20th 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 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 (357 Grams)","offer_id":37063407534239,"sku":"3229-YS","price":161.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":37063407567007,"sku":"3230-YS","price":16.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/thumb_51e6e09b-d50a-4bc2-be0a-5d1797644b54.jpg?v=1605824151"},{"product_id":"jinggu-aged-raw-pu-erh-tea-mini-cake","title":"Jinggu Aged Raw Pu-erh Tea Mini Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a pressing of 2006 spring harvested raw pu-erh tea from Jinggu that was also aged as mao cha (loose leaf raw pu-erh) in Jinggu until the end of the 2020, when it was pressed into these lovely little 10 gram ultra mini cakes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aging in loose leaf form has respectfully fast-aged this raw pu-erh into something that is mellow and warm, but still has a bit of a umami\/bitter\/astringent bit to it, that is countered by a fruity sweetness.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach mini cake is roughly 10 grams (+\/- 1 gram).  These do not come wrapped in paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":39394179252383,"sku":"3291-YS","price":17.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/1_40bd7173-3f05-46bb-a1d5-16e95fa1b66f.jpg?v=1615335236"},{"product_id":"smoky-dragon-balls-aged-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"Smoky Dragon Balls Aged Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a 2013 Spring harvested tea from Ku Zhu mountain area of Jinggu county (Simao).  The tea received a heavy smoke aroma during the kill green process as wood was used to heat the wok and the space was not well ventilated.   After several years of storage as loose leaf mao cha the tea has aged and the smokiness has faded to a pleasant level.  If you like a smoky pu-erh tea, then this one might be for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe brewed tea soup is orange-red, the aroma is that of smoke, mushroom soup, and fruit.  There is a sweetness to the tea that is not at all at odds with the smoky character and reminds one a bit of meat or grilled zuchini.   There is some astringency in the tea that can be moderated by avoiding long steeps in the first 5 or 6 steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAny interesting tea for those who want to experience something different or for those who like smoky pu-erhs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApril 2013 Harvest (Hand-Rolled into Dragon Balls on May 2021).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKu Zhu Mountain area of Jinggu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRoughly 7 Grams per ball\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere is a 250 Gram \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/products\/smoky-mushroom-tuo-aged-raw-pu-erh-tea\"\u003eMushroom Tuo here\u003c\/a\u003e pressed from the same material\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"3 Dragon Balls","offer_id":40981585035423,"sku":"3412-YS","price":10.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/1I3A0045.jpg?v=1630894000"},{"product_id":"smoky-mushroom-tuo-aged-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"Smoky Mushroom Tuo Aged Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 2013 Spring harvested tea from Ku Zhu mountain area of Jinggu county (Simao).  The tea received a heavy smoke aroma during the kill green process as wood was used to heat the wok and the space was not well ventilated.   After several years of storage as loose leaf mao cha the tea has aged and the smokiness has faded to a pleasant level.  If you like a smoky pu-erh tea, then this one might be for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brewed tea soup is orange-red, the aroma is that of smoke, mushroom soup, and fruit.  There is a sweetness to the tea that is not at all at odds with the smoky character and reminds one a bit of meat or grilled zuchini.   There is some astringency in the tea that can be moderated by avoiding long steeps in the first 5 or 6 steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny interesting tea for those who want to experience something different or for those who like smoky pu-erhs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril 2013 Harvest (Pressed into Mushroom Tuo April 2021).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKu Zhu Mountain area of Jinggu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 Grams per tuo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are also \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/smoky-dragon-balls-aged-raw-pu-erh-tea\"\u003e7 Grams single serving Dragon Balls\u003c\/a\u003e available that were made from the same tea leaves!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"1 Tuo (250 Grams)","offer_id":41203586695327,"sku":"3450-YS","price":59.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":41203586728095,"sku":"3451-YS","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/1_33ae4e21-30bc-461d-af4b-b924cdd02970.jpg?v=1633308854"},{"product_id":"2021-yunnan-sourcing-long-tang-old-tree-aged-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2021 Yunnan Sourcing \"Long Tang Old Tree\" Aged Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe are proud to invite you to experience our aged pressing from Long Tang Village (龙塘 Dragon Pool)!  Long Tang village is a small village in the northern part of Jinggu county at an altitude of 1500 meters. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe were able to acquire 50 kilograms of aged mao cha stored in a Long Tang village farmer's home.  Harvested in Spring 2009 from old trees ranging from 80-200 years, this tea has aged nicely in a loose leaf form!   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe taste is smooth and sweet, with excellent body and pungent aroma!  This will steep 10+ steeps gong fu style!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you are looking for a lightly aged raw pu-erh that can be enjoyed now, look no further!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e357 Grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e50 kilograms in total\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril 2009 Harvested Tea, Pressed in 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper Design by Dolores Kawalec\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\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 (357 Grams)","offer_id":41203645808799,"sku":"3473-YS","price":154.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":41203645841567,"sku":"3474-YS","price":15.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/1_18e8efa7-ca07-49d9-97be-372d455ccb14.jpg?v=1633311140"},{"product_id":"2022-yunnan-sourcing-lao-cha-tou-ripe-pu-erh-tea-brick","title":"2022 Yunnan Sourcing \"Lao Cha Tou\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCha Tou is a kind of tea nugget that forms naturally from the pressures of compression and heat that occurs during the fermentation process. Typically during fermentation process to make ripe pu-erh there is a pile of tea about 1 meter high. It is kept wet to allow the fermentation process and the pile is turned every few days to allow for an even degree of fermentation, moving the tea from the bottom of the pile (where it is hotter and wetter) to the top of the pile where it is cooler and drier. The \"cha tou\" are the leaves that ball up and get stuck together. The best cha tou are ones that have not been over-fermented and are smaller in size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur \"Lao Cha Tou\" brick is composed of a wet pile batch that was produced in Jinggu from a blend of Jinggu and Mengku harvested tea leaves in 2015. These two different source regions blended together makes for a nice full mouth-feel. Smooth, but with a lingering mouth-feel and cha qi. An excellent ripe tea that can be brewed many times and still retain an engaging flavor!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e125 kilos in total were produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNet Weight: 250 grams per brick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\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 Brick (250 Grams)","offer_id":43473737744617,"sku":"","price":52.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/1_5db62f48-46d4-449a-8429-e56ab159cb51.jpg?v=1659578036"},{"product_id":"2022-yunnan-sourcing-vista-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2022 Yunnan Sourcing \"Vista\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Vista\" is a potent satisfying blend of teas harvested in Spring 2016 from both Mengku and Jinggu tea mountains!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged as mao cha in southern Yunnan since 2016, this tea has a lightly aged feel to it that moderates some of its bitterness and astringency while at the same time imparting a warm and sweet character to the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect choice for those who like their sheng with a bit of age, but still retaining much its original terroir and complex originality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 Grams per cake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80 kilograms in total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Design by Benjamin McCown\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\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":44025017270505,"sku":"","price":106.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":44025017303273,"sku":"","price":11.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/1_bec862fd-851f-47db-8356-390827bfdb2d.jpg?v=1669424189"},{"product_id":"2022-yunnan-sourcing-king-of-the-jungle-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2022 Yunnan Sourcing  \"King of the Jungle\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"King of the Jungle\" is a unique blend of \"aged as mao cha\" Jinggu and Bang Dong wild arbor teas ranging in age from 2016-2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery nice lightly aged tasting raw tea!  Potent mouth-feeling and strong taste makes this a good tea for drinking now or aging!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 Grams per cake (7 cakes in a bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40 Kilograms in total pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper Design by Luis Merzdorf\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\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-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 (357 Grams)","offer_id":44025043386601,"sku":"","price":110.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":44025043419369,"sku":"","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/1_c7582c0f-d429-40ad-95a8-6e3897b81ecc.jpg?v=1669424793"},{"product_id":"2013-zheng-pin-gu-cha-purple-impression-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2013 Zheng Pin Gu Cha \"Purple Impression\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a Spring 2013 harvested purple tea (Zi Ya type purple) from Jinggu County in Simao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStored for almost 10 years in Jinggu county has given this tea a nice lightly aged feel to it. The purple tea character has become much more pronounced. Thick, almost chocolatey for a raw tea! Fruit and mushroom broth sweetness and with a mineral thick tea soup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed in the Bo Si Wen Tea Factory in Jinggu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 Grams per cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are a fan of this 2013 tea, then you'll probably like the 2007 one as well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/support@yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2007-yi-shan-purple-bud-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-jinggu?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=7d54e3df2\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/support@yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2007-yi-shan-purple-bud-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-jinggu?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=7d54e3df2\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2007 Yi Shan Purple Bud Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake of Jinggu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on Purple tea read below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Varietal of Camellia Sinensis Assamica\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYunnan Pu-erh tea grows in the superior environment of low latitude, high altitude South Asian tropics and achieves many qualities of superior tea. Among pu-erh tea, purplish red bud tea is particularly valued.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the hot, humid summer and fall seasons a portion of tea tree buds are purplish red colored. The source of the color is anthocyanin, which changes color along with cell sap acidity. High levels of acidity lead to red color, while medium acidity is more purple, and high alkalinity tends toward indigo. Purplish red tea results from an inherited reaction to unfavorable hot and humid summer environmental conditions, providing the tea tree with a mechanism for fighting scorching ultraviolet rays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePu-erh tea growing areas tend to be between 1000 and 2000m elevation. According to surveys, higher altitude tea growing areas receive as much as 8 times the ultraviolet light of lower altitude growing areas. During the dry spring tea season, the atmosphere tends to be quite dusty which serves to reflect, scatter, and absorb most ultraviolet light. Entering into the rainy season, atmospheric dust is frequently washed away by rain. These clean, clear atmospheric conditions allow virtually all UV light reach the surface. In order to resist damage from this shortwave radiation, tea leaves produce anthocyanin, which can reflect away a portion of the UV light hitting the leaves. Although a southern Yunnan tea field during the high of the summer is a sea of green, most eye-catching are the specks of purplish-red scattered throughout. Purple bud tea trees occupy approximately 1-2% of all tea trees, and occur with varying intensities of purple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurplish red bud tea has throughout history been regarded as a standard for quality tea. Lu Yu in the \"Cha Jing\" evaluating the color of tea leaves, came to the early conclusion: \"bright cliffs and gloomy forests, purple is the highest and green the second\". Purple tea features prominent fragrance and rich flavor. A small number of tea trees growing on the rocky slopes of Fujian's Zhengyi mountain, because of their red color, are given the famous name Da Hong Pao. Another historically famous purple tea is Zhejiang province's Guzhu Zisun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Bud Tea, grown in high mountain ancient tea fields, is hand-picked by growers who select only young tender buds from the purple tea trees. It is solely and painstakingly processed to produce a very small quantity of heavenly tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple bud tea anthocyanin can be bitter, so it is recommended that those who do not enjoy bitter flavors reduce the strength of their brew so as to enjoy the fine tea flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bo Si Wen Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":44487462486249,"sku":"","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":44487462519017,"sku":"","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/1_192f5ede-e165-41b7-8367-e4e61cff7071.jpg?v=1679408922"},{"product_id":"2002-jinggu-aged-ripe-pu-erh-tea-mini-tuo","title":"2002 Jinggu Aged Ripe Pu-erh Tea Mini Tuo","description":"\u003cp\u003e20+ years aged mini tuo from Jinggu harvested tea!  Stored in Jinggu from 2002 until February 2023! Very nice smooth ripe pu-erh! It's made from compressed fannings, so it brews up quickly with a thick dark tea soup. Not very infusable, but it certainly delivers a few satisfying and complex steeps. The aged taste is very obvious with this tea, but without any mustiness or storage notes either, just a clean well-aged mini tuo. The taste is fruity sweet with a thick creamy mouth-fee, with a warming cha qi and long-lasting after-taste!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weight of the mini tuos range from 5.5 to 6.5 grams each\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":44593828069609,"sku":"","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/DSC_4080_611a37f2-9b4e-462f-bb21-981fd84ec5d4.jpg?v=1681325629"},{"product_id":"2006-jinggu-nuo-mi-xiang-rice-scent-ripe-pu-erh-tea-tuo","title":"2006 Jinggu \"Nuo Mi Xiang\" Rice Scent Ripe Pu-erh Tea Tuo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMost examples of rice scent herb and ripe tea are made from inferior ripe pu-erh leaves or are younger productions with less age. Here we have a tuo pressed in 2006 from Jinggu (Simao) area tea leaves blended with rice scent herb. The age has done a wonder on this tea, allowing the rice scent and ripe tea time to come together harmoniously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNuo Mi Xiang (糯米香 Semnostachya menglaensis H. P. Tsui) is the Chinese name for Sticky Rice Herb. Nuo Mi Xiang is a natural herb that grows in Yunnan and is often mixed in a very small ratio with ripe pu-erh tea to impart a sweet and glutinous rice taste to the tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2006 Pressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e250 Grams per tuo (4 tuo per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other Factories","offers":[{"title":"1 Tuo (250 Grams)","offer_id":46572292636905,"sku":"","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":46572292669673,"sku":"","price":9.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/DSC_3009.jpg?v=1706624637"},{"product_id":"2013-golden-bamboo-garden-village-raw-pu-erh-tea-tuo","title":"2013 Golden Bamboo Garden Village Raw Pu-erh Tea Tuo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGolden Bamboo Garden Village (金竹园村) is a small village in Jinggu county that lies at an altitude of 1450 meters. It's a remote village with only a small dirt track access to it, and has many wild tea trees growing on the steep hillsides both above and below the village.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis tuo was pressed in the spring of 2013 from entirely wild arbor tea harvested by two families in the village. The tea was stored in Jinggu town for 4 years and then Kunming thereafter. The result is a lightly (but noticeably) aged elegant beauty of a tea. Smooth, with fruity tartness and a strong long-lasting sweet after-taste and layered complexity makes this a must have tea for those who can appreciate wild arbor teas and their more subtle character (in contrast to the harshness of factory plantation teas).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"1 Tuo (250 Grams)","offer_id":47609142870249,"sku":"","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":47609142903017,"sku":"","price":8.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_22549417-ee23-4d17-be87-8bc0594a59bc.jpg?v=1722351489"},{"product_id":"aged-as-mao-cha-ku-zhu-mountain-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"Aged as Mao Cha Ku Zhu Mountain Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e2015 Spring Harvest mao cha (loose leaf pu-erh) from Jinggu Ku Zhu Mountain! Aged as a loose leaf \"mao cha\" in Jinggu, this tea delivers a semi-aged raw pu-erh taste but with a punch of spice and mushroom broth with a lightly astringent\/sweet after-finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":49037554876649,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_1115_d6657e91-ef50-408e-a3a1-c2b6ade20555.jpg?v=1756399306"},{"product_id":"old-tree-aged-cha-hua-tea-flowers-brick","title":"Old Tree \"Aged Cha Hua\" Tea Flowers Brick","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"456\" data-start=\"45\"\u003ePressed from Camellia sinensis var. assamica blossoms harvest from older tea trees in the Da Qing village and Ku Zhu mountain area in Jinggu, Simao (Pu’er). Pressed in 2013 and stored locally in Jinggu since 2013. This is a sweet, soothing cup with a very low caffeine lift, great for unwinding at night or for anyone caffeine-sensitive. Expect a thick, viscous mouthfeel and a long, honeyed finish. Also fantastic as a blending ingredient with white tea, black tea, or pu-erh (ripe or raw).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"477\" data-start=\"458\"\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"831\" data-start=\"478\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"550\" data-start=\"478\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"550\" data-start=\"480\"\u003eTea flowers only: naturally very low caffeine, gentle and calming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"655\" data-start=\"551\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"655\" data-start=\"553\"\u003eAged since 2013 in Jinggu: blossoms have settled into a deep honey sweetness with clean aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"737\" data-start=\"656\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"737\" data-start=\"658\"\u003eDense 450 g brick: economical and long-lasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"831\" data-start=\"738\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"831\" data-start=\"740\"\u003eVersatile: delicious on its own or blended to add body and honeyed sweetness to other teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"904\" data-start=\"850\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"904\" data-start=\"852\"\u003eAroma: wild honey, light cocoa husk, dried blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"934\" data-start=\"905\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"934\" data-start=\"907\"\u003eLiquor: clear amber-orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"935\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"937\"\u003eFlavor: round honey sweetness with hints of dried apricot and soft malt; no bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1090\" data-start=\"1025\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1090\" data-start=\"1027\"\u003eMouthfeel: very thick and silky, almost syrupy when pushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1143\" data-start=\"1091\"\u003eFinish: long, sweet aftertaste with gentle warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1167\" data-start=\"1145\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1516\" data-start=\"1168\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1213\" data-start=\"1168\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1213\" data-start=\"1170\"\u003eRegion: Jinggu, Simao (Pu’er), Yunnan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1268\" data-start=\"1214\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1268\" data-start=\"1216\"\u003eMaterial: tea blossoms (茶花) from local tea gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1295\" data-start=\"1269\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1295\" data-start=\"1271\"\u003eHarvest year: 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1344\" data-start=\"1296\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1344\" data-start=\"1298\"\u003eStorage: Jinggu local storage to present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1444\" data-start=\"1345\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1444\" data-start=\"1347\"\u003eFormat: 450 g compressed brick; paper-wrapped and outer bamboo-leaf pack as shown in photos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1516\" data-start=\"1445\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1516\" data-start=\"1447\"\u003eCraft: sun-dried blossoms pressed into a firm brick, rested long term\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1534\" data-start=\"1518\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1584\" data-start=\"1535\"\u003eTea flowers are light; start modestly and adjust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1612\" data-start=\"1586\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1610\" data-start=\"1586\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1787\" data-start=\"1613\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1633\" data-start=\"1613\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1633\" data-start=\"1615\"\u003e2–3 g per 100 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1647\" data-start=\"1634\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1647\" data-start=\"1636\"\u003e95–100 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1715\" data-start=\"1648\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1715\" data-start=\"1650\"\u003eNo need to rinse. 15 s • 20 s • 25 s • 30 s… for 6–10 infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1787\" data-start=\"1716\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1787\" data-start=\"1718\"\u003eFor extra body, increase leaf or time slightly; it won’t turn bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1808\" data-start=\"1789\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1806\" data-start=\"1789\"\u003eWestern \/ mug\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1910\" data-start=\"1809\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1837\" data-start=\"1809\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1837\" data-start=\"1811\"\u003e2–3 g per 300 ml (10 oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1867\" data-start=\"1838\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1867\" data-start=\"1840\"\u003e95–100 °C for 3–4 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1910\" data-start=\"1868\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1910\" data-start=\"1870\"\u003e2–3 infusions, adding 30–45 s each round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1927\" data-start=\"1912\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1925\" data-start=\"1912\"\u003eCold brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2029\" data-start=\"1928\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1945\" data-start=\"1928\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1945\" data-start=\"1930\"\u003e6–8 g per 1 L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1988\" data-start=\"1946\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1988\" data-start=\"1948\"\u003eRoom-temp water; refrigerate 6–8 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2029\" data-start=\"1989\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2029\" data-start=\"1991\"\u003eSoft, honey-sweet, and very refreshing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2048\" data-start=\"2031\"\u003eBlending ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2390\" data-start=\"2049\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2133\" data-start=\"2049\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2133\" data-start=\"2051\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2070\" data-start=\"2051\"\u003eWith white tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70\/30 white to flowers for extra body and honeyed sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2221\" data-start=\"2134\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2221\" data-start=\"2136\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2155\" data-start=\"2136\"\u003eWith black tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\/20 black to flowers to soften edges and add a syrupy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2290\" data-start=\"2222\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2290\" data-start=\"2224\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2245\" data-start=\"2224\"\u003eWith ripe pu-erh:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50\/50 for a dessert-like, cocoa-honey cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2390\" data-start=\"2291\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2390\" data-start=\"2293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2313\" data-start=\"2293\"\u003eWith raw pu-erh:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70\/30 sheng to flowers to round structure and lengthen the sweet aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2407\" data-start=\"2392\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2630\" data-start=\"2408\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2485\" data-start=\"2408\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2485\" data-start=\"2410\"\u003eCaffeine: very low (tea blossoms contain far less caffeine than leaf)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2630\" data-start=\"2553\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2630\" data-start=\"2555\"\u003eUses: great evening tea, for guests, or a natural sweetener for blends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2694\" data-start=\"2647\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2694\" data-start=\"2649\"\u003eName: Old Tree \"Aged Cha Hua\" Tea Flowers Brick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2728\" data-start=\"2695\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2728\" data-start=\"2697\"\u003eType: compressed tea blossoms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2770\" data-start=\"2729\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2770\" data-start=\"2731\"\u003eRegion: Jinggu, Simao (Pu’er), Yunnan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2792\" data-start=\"2771\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2792\" data-start=\"2773\"\u003eWeight:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e450 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2835\" data-start=\"2793\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2835\" data-start=\"2795\"\u003eStorage: Jinggu storage to present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2997\" data-start=\"2837\"\u003eIn short: a soothing, honey-sweet tea flower brick with thick, viscous texture and very low caffeine, equally lovely solo and brilliant for blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2997\" data-start=\"2837\"\u003eNOTE! Please store air-tight in a resealable pouch to prevent bugs from eating it! No Refunds for any reason!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"1 Brick (450 Grams)","offer_id":49268416807145,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":49268416872681,"sku":null,"price":7.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_6422_58c31c80-ecb7-4d86-bd0e-118fe75679a1.jpg?v=1761755046"},{"product_id":"2009-jinggu-bamboo-wrapped-long-brick-ripe-pu-erh-tea","title":"2009 Jinggu \"Bamboo-Wrapped Long Brick\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"04d1565e-5e5c-473e-b9d4-a848b13ef921\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-144\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d773f62c-8ed0-4995-a97e-6f5444fd1317\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-thinking\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"305\"\u003ePressed in 2009 from Jinggu area 2008 spring harvested tea, wet-piled for 45 days in the Yi Shan Jinggu Tea Factory and then aged in Jinggu until 2025! Ultra smooth aged ripe with plenty of fruit and chocolate character. A delicious ripe that can be pushed through long steeps and not come out funky, bitter, or astringent. This is a perfect tea for anyone that wants a easy going ripe without sacrificing complexity, and without a high price tag!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"622\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eJinggu material known for fruit-forward, gentle profiles that age gracefully in ripe form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"539\"\u003eTidy, medium fermentation (45 days) that left no wo-dui funk; storage remained in Jinggu for consistent maturation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"622\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eBuilt to integrate and round out with age while already drinking beautifully now\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"703\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eAroma: cocoa powder, red date, soft cedar, dried fig\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"759\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eLiquor: dark mahogany; noticeably thick and glossy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"901\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eFlavor: milk-chocolate and brown sugar up front; hints of jujube, prune, and malt; clean mineral finish with a light cooling camphor echo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eMouthfeel: ultra-smooth, velvety, low astringency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eAftertaste: long, sweet hui gan and satisfying kou gan that linger between cups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eRegion: Jinggu, Pu’er (Simao), Yunnan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eFactory: Yi Shan Jinggu Tea Factory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eLeaf: Spring 2008 large-leaf material from the Jinggu area\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eFermentation: 45-day wet-pile (shou)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003ePressing: 2009, into 500 g bricks wrapped in bamboo leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003eStorage: Jinggu natural storage through 2025, then Kunming natural storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e7 g per 100 ml, 100 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003e1 quick rinse, then 15–20 s • 25 s • 35 s • 50s, add 15s each additional round; 10+ steeps easy\u003cbr data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eTip: It takes a push well, longer mid-steeps bring deeper chocolate without bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eWestern \/ mug\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003e5–7 g per 300 ml, 96–100 °C, 3–4 minutes; 2–3 infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003eGrandpa style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e1.3–1.6 g per 100 ml, 95–100 °C; top up as you sip for a mellow, cocoa-sweet brew\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003eTo summarize:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eType: Ripe (shou) pu-erh, brick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003eVintage: 2009 pressing (2008 spring material)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003eNet weight: 500 g per brick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003eProfile: smooth, chocolate-fruity, clean and forgiving, excellent daily shou without the premium price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$300\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or more and get a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500 Gram brick\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/pages\/free-brick-2009-jinggu-bamboo-wrapped-long-brick-ripe-pu-erh-tea\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2009 Jinggu \"Bamboo-Wrapped Long Brick\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFREE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Click on link for code and details!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"1 Brick (500 Grams)","offer_id":50066693685481,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":50066693751017,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/long_brick.jpg?v=1769187027"},{"product_id":"purple-lao-cha-tou-ripe-pu-erh-tea-brick","title":"Purple Lao Cha Tou Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple tea (aka Zi Cha) is a large leaf varietal (Camellia Sinensis var. Assamica) that occurs naturally as a result of mutation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ripe tea is incredibly unique both because it's made from wet piling 100% purple tea varietal, and because of the taste as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra velvety smooth tea, with tons of creamy sweetness.  The aging in Jinggu (warm and humid climate) has transformed this tea into something to be enjoyed right now.  The creamy sweetness and fruit juice notes are wonderful to behold but there is something totally unique about this tea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese cha tou nuggets take awhile to heat up and give up their goodness.  We recommend using about 30%-40% more by weight.  For example if normally using 7 grams in a gaiwan, we'd recommend using 10 grams of these.  These can be steeped many many times and love the hottest water and longer steeps! If you'd like a stronger brew you can use a bit less and pry them apart with a pick before steeping them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested in Spring 2023, wet piled in late 2023, and then stored in Jinggu (Simao, Yunnan) until their pressing in November of 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 Grams per brick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is \"Cha Tou\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCha Tou is a kind of tea nugget that forms naturally from the pressures of compression and heat that occurs during the fermentation process. Typically during fermentation process to make ripe pu-erh there is a pile of tea about 1 meter high. It is kept wet to allow the fermentation process and the pile is turned every few days to allow for an even degree of fermentation, moving the tea from the bottom of the pile (where it is hotter and wetter) to the top of the pile where it is cooler and drier. The \"cha tou\" are the leaves that ball up and get stuck together. The best cha tou are ones that have not been over-fermented and are smaller in size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on Purple tea read below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Varietal of Camellia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYunnan Pu-erh tea grows in the superior environment of low latitude, high altitude South Asian tropics and achieves many qualities of superior tea. Among pu-erh tea, purplish red bud tea is particularly valued.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the hot, humid summer and fall seasons a portion of tea tree buds are purplish red colored. The source of the color is anthocyanin, which changes color along with cell sap acidity. High levels of acidity lead to red color, while medium acidity is more purple, and high alkalinity tends toward indigo. Purplish red tea results from an inherited reaction to unfavorable hot and humid summer environmental conditions, providing the tea tree with a mechanism for fighting scorching ultraviolet rays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePu-erh tea growing areas tend to be between 1000 and 2000m elevation. According to surveys, higher altitude tea growing areas receive as much as 8 times the ultraviolet light of lower altitude growing areas. During the dry spring tea season, the atmosphere tends to be quite dusty which serves to reflect, scatter, and absorb most ultraviolet light. Entering into the rainy season, atmospheric dust is frequently washed away by rain. These clean, clear atmospheric conditions allow virtually all UV light reach the surface. In order to resist damage from this shortwave radiation, tea leaves produce anthocyanin, which can reflect away a portion of the UV light hitting the leaves. Although a southern Yunnan tea field during the high of the summer is a sea of green, most eye-catching are the specks of purplish-red scattered throughout. Purple bud tea trees occupy approximately 1-2% of all tea trees, and occur with varying intensities of purple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurplish red bud tea has throughout history been regarded as a standard for quality tea. Lu Yu in the \"Cha Jing\" evaluating the color of tea leaves, came to the early conclusion: \"bright cliffs and gloomy forests, purple is the highest and green the second\". Purple tea features prominent fragrance and rich flavor. A small number of tea trees growing on the rocky slopes of Fujian's Zhengyi mountain, because of their red color, are given the famous name Da Hong Pao. Another historically famous purple tea is Zhejiang province's Guzhu Zisun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Bud Tea, grown in high mountain ancient tea fields, is hand-picked by growers who select only young tender buds from the purple tea trees. It is solely and painstakingly processed to produce a very small quantity of heavenly tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple bud tea anthocyanin can be bitter, so it is recommended that those who do not enjoy bitter flavors reduce the strength of their brew so as to enjoy the fine tea flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: The previous batch was 2011 and is now sold out. We are now offering a 2015 batch of this tea (as of July 14th 2025) from the same gardens and wet-piled by the same person as our previous batch. 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