{"title":"Ripe Pu-erh Tea","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2016-menghai-golden-fruit-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2016 Menghai \"Golden Fruit\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eEntirely new production of Da Yi ripe called \"金果\" or Golden Fruit.  It refers to the Peach of Immortality that grows in the orchard of the Celestials.  The very peach that Sun Wukong stole and ate in \"Journey to the West\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea was to create a peach taste in the ripe pu-erh.  At this early stage it's hard to taste peach but there is a fruitiness thats developing in the tea and that long-lasting feeling in the mouth that transforms into sweet on the tongue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 grams per cake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBatch 1601\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Menghai Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 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productions to choose from this is a sure bet for aging or enjoying now!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXin Hai Bai Nian refers to the 100th Anniversary of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Xinhai_Revolution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e1911 Revolution\u003c\/a\u003e which marked the end of Qing Dynasty and the start of China's post-dynasty era (modern era).  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 Grams per cake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBatch 101\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Menghai Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":38839402824,"sku":"93-YS","price":122.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":34132544094253,"sku":"2841-YS","price":12.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/1_1336b12f-e820-4836-8bea-cf2a7ae418e0.png?v=1571610272"},{"product_id":"12-years-aged-golden-melon-ripe-pu-erh-tea-tuo","title":"15 Years Aged Golden Melon Ripe Pu-erh Tea Tuo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tea was pressed 15 years ago (in 2005) by a small Menghai tea factory.  These are 20-25 gram Golden Melon tuo cha (金瓜沱) made from a blend of Gong Ting, Te Ji, Grade 1 and 3 ripened tea leaves.  They were stored in Kunming for 12 years in relatively dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dryish aging conditions have preserved the character of this tea, while allowing it to mellow and gain complexity.  The tea is sweet, creamy and very thick and expansive in the mouth.  It's a very active and textured ripe tea that has all attributes a good aged ripe pu-erh should have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach melon is roughly 20-25 grams, and can give you 3 to 5 good sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Melon is individually wrapped in off-white gold-flecked paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** previously known as \"12 Years Aged Golden Melon Ripe Pu-erh Tea Tuo\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"3 Tuo","offer_id":38839810056,"sku":"120-YS","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Tuo","offer_id":38839810120,"sku":"121-YS","price":51.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/1_889f25f3-af9a-4661-b165-76ce409866e9.jpg?v=1603568352"},{"product_id":"sticky-rice-scent-ripe-pu-erh-mini-tuo-cha-nuo-mi-xiang","title":"Sticky Rice Scent Ripe Pu-erh Mini Tuo Cha * Nuo Mi Xiang","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic blend of ripe pu-erh and a small amount of \"rice scent herb\".  Nuo Mi Xiang herb is a natural herb that grows in Yunnan and it has been mixed in a very small ratio with ripe pu-erh to impart a sweet and glutinous taste to the tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by Lao Cang tea factory of Simao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction area: Simao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lao Cang Pu-erh Tea","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":38843609800,"sku":"578-YS","price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Grams","offer_id":38843609864,"sku":"579-YS","price":19.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Kilogram","offer_id":44647794540777,"sku":"","price":51.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/DSC_0925.jpg?v=1571610341"},{"product_id":"2016-jiu-wan-chen-xiang-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2016 Jiu Wan \"Aged Aroma\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely ripe tea made from Lincang and Menghai Spring 2016 harvested tea! Their old fermentation master Dong Guo Hong came out of retirement to oversee this incredibly special \"wo dui\" fermentation process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a powerful ripe tea that reminds us that ripe pu-erh can be made from high quality tea leaves. Tea leaves that could have just as easily been processed into a very drinkable raw pu-erh cake! Thick and pungent taste, thick tea soup, and strong camphor aroma this tea will go ten rounds easily without getting boring. Further aging will surely make this a sought after ripe pu-erh!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSpring 2016 harvest tea leaves\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jiu Wan Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":38843668872,"sku":"611-YS","price":38.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/2015_jw_chen_xiang_1.jpg?v=1571610342"},{"product_id":"2015-jiu-wan-impression-wild-arbor-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2015 Jiu Wan \"Impression\" Wild Arbor Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the first Jiu Wan productions in more than 7 years!  A lovely ripe tea made from Lincang wild arbor Autumn 2014 harvested tea!  Their old fermentation master Dong Guo Hong came out of retirement to oversee this incredibly special \"wo dui\" fermentation process.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a powerful ripe tea that reminds us that ripe pu-erh can be made from high quality tea leaves.  Tea leaves that could have just as easily been processed into a very drinkable raw pu-erh cake!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThick and pungent taste, thick tea soup, and strong camphor aroma this tea will go ten rounds easily without getting boring.  Further aging will surely make this a sought after ripe pu-erh!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e357 grams per cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2014 Autumn material, 2015 Spring wet piling, 2015 pressing date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jiu Wan Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":38843682120,"sku":"612-YS","price":53.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":44423494566121,"sku":"","price":7.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/2015_jw_yinxiang_1.jpg?v=1571610342"},{"product_id":"2008-nan-jian-tulin-903-wu-liang-organic-ripe-tea-cake","title":"2008 Nan Jian Tulin 903 \"Wu Liang Organic\" Ripe Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNan Jian Tu Lin tea factory has a long history of more than 30 years producing Pu-erh teas.  Their productions are often similar to Xiaguan productions in their choice of raw materials, blending and processing techniques. Tulin brand fermented teas are well-known for their balanced flavor and sweet after-taste and complex flavor. A great choice for an everyday drinking ripe pu-erh tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis production is an OEM production ordered by a large Guangzhou dealer\/collector of Pu-erh. It is certified Organic by OFDC China. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNet Weight: 357 grams per cake, 7 cakes per Bamboo leaf tong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompression date:  April, 2008\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients: Yunnan Large leaf varietal fermented pu-erh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by Nan Jian Tulin Tea Factory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertified Organic by OFDC China (Not USDA Certified Organic)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e** cake wrapper is bug bitten and may have dust and detritus on it.  If you are sqeamish don't buy this tea!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpend \u003cstrong\u003e$450\u003c\/strong\u003e or more and get a \u003cstrong\u003e357 Gram Cake of \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/pages\/free-2008-nan-jian-tulin-903-wu-liang-organic-ripe-tea-cake\"\u003e2008 Nan Jian Tulin 903 \"Wu Liang Organic\" Ripe Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e FREE!\u003c\/strong\u003e Click on link for code and details!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nan Jian Tu Lin Brand","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":38844216776,"sku":"678-YS","price":89.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":39520454344863,"sku":"3302-YS","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/2008_njtl_wuliang_organic_bao_april.jpg?v=1571610343"},{"product_id":"2016-yunnan-sourcing-green-mark-ripe-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2016 Yunnan Sourcing \"Green Mark\" Ripe Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith this lovely cake we celebrate an age-old tradition of mixing raw and ripe pu-erh tea together to create a harmonious blend worthy of aging.  Like the famous \"Purple Heaven\" bricks and cakes from the 80's and 90's, we have blended ripe and raw Pu-erh tea together.  The raw and ripe pu-erh both came from the same area as the tea leaves used in our 2016 Spring Mengku Huang Shan cake.  The ripe pu-erh is fermented from Huang Shan 2015 spring tea leaves, but both are from the same organic garden!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe addition of raw pu-erh tea to this predominately ripe pu-erh tea cake results in a lovely experience.  It's not so different from ripe pu-erh tea, but there is a an additional layer of texture that enhances the overall taste\/complexity of the tea but never detracting from it.  I tirelessly blended teas together and experimented with ratios to find the best possible outcome.  I hope you'll enjoy this lovely tea!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended for longer-term aging!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e250 grams per cake, 7 cakes per bamboo tong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper Design by Meghan Albers (USA)!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.meghanalbersdesign.com\/#\/yearofthemonkey\/\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\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5rxxXtx9McA\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":38846788744,"sku":"917-YS","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":38846788808,"sku":"918-YS","price":11.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/2016_ys_sheng_shu_1.jpg?v=1571610406"},{"product_id":"2015-yunnan-sourcing-hui-run-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-bu-lang-mountain","title":"2015 Yunnan Sourcing \"Hui Run\" Ripe Pu-erh tea cake of Bu Lang Mountain","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are excited to offer this premium ripe pu-erh cake made entirely from Spring 2015 Bu Lang mountain material.  First flush material was collected from several Bu Lang villages and fermented for 46 days.  After fermentation was completed, the tea was dried and graded.  We blended the various grades to create a balance recipe comprising of tippy golden buds and heavier grade 1,3,5 and 7 leaves. The term \"Hui Run\" refers to the sweet, slippery and soothing feeling that lingers in the mouth and throat even after the tea drinking session has ended. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e357 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly 200 kilograms in total available!\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 and has passed the MRL limits for pesticide residues as established by the EU Food and Safety commission. For more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/en\/content\/20-eu-compliance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":38847513480,"sku":"1013-YS","price":125.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":38847513544,"sku":"1014-YS","price":13.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/2015_hui_run_1.jpg?v=1571610486"},{"product_id":"2015-yunnan-sourcing-menghai-lao-cha-tou-ripe-pu-erh-tea-brick","title":"2015 Yunnan Sourcing Menghai Lao Cha Tou Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLao Cha Tou brick is composed entirely of Menghai area material.  Our 2015 production is made from expertly fermented Menghai are ripe tea in a Menghai tea factory under the supervision of Master Li.  The cha tou brewed gives a smooth taste and a lingering mouth-feel and cha qi.  An excellent ripe tea that can be brewed 15 to 20 times.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 42 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 42 pesticide residues. 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For a full list of the 42 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":38849187272,"sku":"1132-YS","price":83.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":38849187336,"sku":"1133-YS","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/DSC_0513.jpg?v=1571610488"},{"product_id":"2014-yunnan-sourcing-cha-tou-sheng-yun-ripe-pu-erh-tea-brick","title":"2014 Yunnan Sourcing Cha Tou Sheng Yun Ripe Pu-erh tea brick","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Cha Tou Sheng Yun\" (茶头圣韵 aka Cha Tou Sage Verse) is our Cha Tou (Tea Nugget) ripe pu-erh brick and our fourth production (our 1st production was in 2009 and is sold out.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe drank more than 10 different \"cha tou\" before deciding on this one, we think the best of them all!  The tea was fermented in 2011 at the Jinggu Tea Factory in Simao.  It is creamy and smooth, already having lost some of its post-fermentation funk it's tea liquor is a clear and deep red-wine color.  Aging this for just a few months to a few years will bring out more complexity and smothness.  Like all good cha tou ripe teas this tea can be infused more than 20 times!!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tea was compressed in a Kunming tea factory using a hydraulic press.  A high degree of compression is needed to get these little tea nuggets to stick together. 250 kilos in total were produced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 42 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 42 pesticide residues. 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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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLao Cha Tou brick is composed entirely of Menghai area material.  Our 2014 production is made from expertly fermented Menghai are ripe tea in a Menghai tea factory under the supervision of Master Li.  The cha tou brewed gives a smooth taste and a lingering mouth-feel and cha qi.  An excellent ripe tea that can be brewed 15 to 20 times.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 42 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 42 pesticide residues. 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Sweet, pungent and slight bitterness all rolled into one tea.  Light-Medium fermentation gives this a subtle cha qi and mouth-watering effect making this a good bet for long-term aging!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (100 Grams)","offer_id":38850297160,"sku":"1229-YS","price":24.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/2013_ys_yidianhong_bao.jpg?v=1569028530"},{"product_id":"2013-yunnan-sourcing-hui-run-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-bu-lang-mountain","title":"2013 Yunnan Sourcing \"Hui Run\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake of Bu Lang Mountain","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are excited to offer this premium ripe pu-erh cake made entirely from Spring 2012 Bu Lang mountain material.  First flush material was collected from several Bu Lang villages and fermented for 46 days.  After fermentation was completed, the tea was dried and graded.  We blended the various grades to create a balance recipe comprising of tippy golden buds and heavier grade 1,3,5 and 7 leaves. The term \"Hui Run\" refers to the sweet, slippery and soothing feeling that lingers in the mouth and throat even after the tea drinking session has ended. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e357 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 26 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 26 pesticide residues. 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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\u003eLao Cha Tou brick is composed entirely of Menghai area material.  Our 2012 production is a blend of 2 different \"cha tou\", one from 2006 and another from 2009.  The fermentation levels of the 2006 batch is slightly heavier (leaves are darker), whereas the fermentation level of the 2009 batch was lighter (some lighter brown color with hints of olive in the brewed leaves).  These two different cha tou 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 15 to 20 times. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e200 kilos in total were produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNet Weight: 250 grams per brick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation time: 2006 and 2009\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest Area: Menghai County of Xishuangbanna\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 brick (250 grams)","offer_id":38851596296,"sku":"1415-YS","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 grams sample portion","offer_id":38851596360,"sku":"1416-YS","price":12.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/2012_ys_laochatouzhuan_bao.jpg?v=1571610547"},{"product_id":"2012-yunnan-sourcing-yi-dian-hong-ripe-pu-erh-tea-mini-cake","title":"2012 Yunnan Sourcing \"Yi Dian Hong\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Mini Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur 2012 \"Little Bit of Red\" production is made entirely from Menghai area material fermented in 2009 and 2010.  Similar to last year's blend, but with 35% Gong Ting grade ripe tea (instead of 30%).  The remaining 65% is a nice semi-aged (in Menghai) Grade 3 tea from 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation level is medium, so this cake still has a little bite to it and more room for improvement with aging. The fermentation \"dui wei\" flavor is mostly dissipated and the taste will gradually improve over the years to come. The fermented material was stored in Menghai for 2 and 3 years before being pressed into these 100 gram mini cakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle cakes or tongs (7 cakes wrapped in bamboo leaf) are available for purchase!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 cake (100 grams)","offer_id":38851604360,"sku":"1417-YS","price":26.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/2012_ys_yidianhong_bao.jpg?v=1571610547"},{"product_id":"2012-yunnan-sourcing-cha-tou-sheng-yun-ripe-pu-erh-tea-brick","title":"2012 Yunnan Sourcing \"Cha Tou Sheng Yun\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick","description":"\"Cha Tou Sheng Yun\" (茶头圣韵 aka Cha Tou Sage Verse) is our Cha Tou (Tea Nugget) ripe pu-erh brick and our third production (our 1st production was in 2009 and is sold out.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe drank more than 10 different \"cha tou\" before deciding on this one, we think the best of them all!  The tea was fermented in 2011 at the Jinggu Tea Factory in Simao.  It is creamy and smooth, already having lost some of its post-fermentation funk it's tea liquor is a clear and deep red-wine color.  Aging this for just a few months to a few years will bring out more complexity and smoothness.  Like all good cha tou ripe teas this tea can be infused more than 20 times!!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tea was compressed in a Kunming tea factory using a hydraulic press.  A high degree of compression is needed to get these little tea nuggets to stick together. 250 kilos in total were produced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNet Weight:  250 grams per brick\u003cbr\u003eFermentation time:  August-September 2011\u003cbr\u003eHarvest Area:  Jinggu County of Simao Prefecture","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Brick (250 Grams)","offer_id":44077860290793,"sku":"1455-YS","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":44077860323561,"sku":"1455-YS-2","price":11.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/2012_ys_chatou_bao.jpg?v=1571610592"},{"product_id":"2012-yunnan-sourcing-man-tang-hong-te-ji-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2012 Yunnan Sourcing \"Man 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Some slight bitterness remains in the leaves which will gradually transform into rich creaminess with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA premium tea in all facets (material, processing, and recipe).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 grams per cake\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 cake (357 grams)","offer_id":38855245832,"sku":"1720-YS","price":125.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 grams sample portion","offer_id":38855245960,"sku":"1721-YS","price":13.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/2011_yns_mantanghong_bao.jpg?v=1571610597"},{"product_id":"2011-yunnan-sourcing-hui-run-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-bu-lang-mountain","title":"2011 Yunnan Sourcing \"Hui Run\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake of Bu Lang Mountain","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are excited to offer this premium ripe pu-erh cake made entirely from Spring 2011 Bu Lang Mountain material. First flush material was collected from several Bu Lang villages and fermented for 46 days. After fermentation was completed, the tea was dried and graded. We blended the various grades to create a balanced recipe comprising of tippy golden buds and heavier grade 1,3, and 5 leaves. The term \"Hui Run\" refers to the sweet, slippery and soothing feeling that lingers in the mouth and throat even after the tea drinking session has ended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H87yA6jiGuY\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNovember 15th, 2011 compression date!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 cake (357 grams)","offer_id":38855347080,"sku":"1746-YS","price":165.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 gram sample portion","offer_id":38855347144,"sku":"1747-YS","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/2011_yns_huirun_bao.jpg?v=1571610597"},{"product_id":"1996-cnnp-green-mark-te-ji-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"1996 CNNP \"Green Mark Te Ji\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eA special CNNP for Malaysia export ripe tea cake. Pressed entirely from 1st grade, Te Ji and broken Gong Ting grade Menghai area ripe tea. This tea cake features old green mark on old style pin-stripe offset paper. Nei Fei is not pressed into cake, as this inventory was to be sent to Malaysia where the wrapper was to be changed. Dry-stored in Kunming for 15 years this has developed an incredibly complex flavor and mouth-feel. The tea need only be washed once before drinking. The aroma is of cacao and fruit with some spiciness. The tea enters the mouth and fills it with pungent aroma and thickness. The taste also belies cacao and something spicy. The astute drinker will notice a mouth-watering effect accompanied by a protracted feeling and flavor in the mouth long after drinking. This pungent cha qi and flavor reminds me of raw pu-erh. Some people may experience a subtle drunken state after drinking this tea. Pleasant and clean aged tea, very rare and unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSample available! Please try before buying a whole cake!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNet weight: 357 grams per cake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: This is a very old cake and as such there are often tears in the wrapper and some breakage along the edges! Please also be aware that the paper type for these wrappers has two types.  A thinner paper, and thicker paper.  There is no difference in the tea!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CNNP","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":38855547784,"sku":"1789-YS","price":361.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Gram Sample","offer_id":38855547912,"sku":"1791-YS","price":13.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/1996_cnnp_greenmark_teji_baosq3.jpg?v=1659217769"},{"product_id":"2007-cnnp-7581-ripe-pu-erh-tea-brick","title":"2007 CNNP 7581 Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick","description":"The classic 7581 Ripe Pu-erh recipe from Kunming Tea Factory (aka CNNP). This is a 2007 production comprised entirely of fermented Menghai area large leaf varietal Pu-erh. The brewed tea is sweet and smooth. The color of the tea liquor is deep red wine hue. A very enjoyable tea with just the right amount of aging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2007 pressing (from 2006 fermented tea)\u003cbr\u003e250 grams per brick.","brand":"CNNP","offers":[{"title":"250 Gram Brick","offer_id":38855768328,"sku":"1814-YS","price":55.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 Gram Sample","offer_id":38855768392,"sku":"1815-YS","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/2007_7581_bao.jpg?v=1571610674"},{"product_id":"2016-menghai-ba-ji-pu-bing-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2016 Menghai \"Ba Ji Pu Bing\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"A modern classic of Da Yi! The first and previous time \"Ba Ji Pu Bing was produced was 2005. The 2005 version became a modern classic and has increased more than 30-fold in value in 11 years! Ba Ji Pu Bing means \"Grade 8 Ripe Cake\" and is a blend of fermented Menghai material, pressed lightly to allow for faster post-fermentation. The taste is incredibly smooth with a camphor sweet and spicy finish. Light to medium wet piling process has imparted a special \"raw\" character to the leaves and will allow for better long-term aging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 357 grams\u003cbr\u003eBatch 1601","brand":"Menghai Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"357 Gram Cake","offer_id":38855982984,"sku":"1828-YS","price":38.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/8.jpg?v=1571610674"},{"product_id":"2011-menghai-0532-premium-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2011 Menghai \"0532\" Premium Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"This is the one of the highest grade premium ripe tea recipe released by Menghai tea factory! The 0532 recipe ripe cake is composed of an average of Grade 3 ripened tea leaves. The cake is full of small leaves and fermented buds, but balanced with slightly larger leaves to create a rounded flavor. Menghai tea factory is the foremost tea factory in Yunnan with more than 50 years of history. Their quality of their ripe pu-erhs have made them the undisputed King of Ripe Pu-erh! This collectable mini tea cake is composed of grade 3 and higher leaves, all smaller leaf fermented material with plenty of flavor to give up when brewed! When brewing keep infusion times very short in the beginning! Sure to be a classic due to its amazing textured flavor profile and limited production quantity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReminds me alot of the 2006 Menghai 3rd Grade Ripe tea cake!! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea Weight: 357 grams tea cake\u003cbr\u003eIngredients: Yunnan Large leaf varietal fermented pu-erh\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Menghai Tea Factory","brand":"Menghai Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"357 Gram Cake","offer_id":38856587016,"sku":"1877-YS","price":71.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":34469629591711,"sku":"2912-YS","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/2011_dayi_0532_101_bao.jpg?v=1571610675"},{"product_id":"2010-xiaguan-ft-7513-xiao-fa-tuo-aged-ripe-pu-erh-tea-tuo-in-box","title":"2010 Xiaguan \"FT 7513 Xiao Fa Tuo\" Aged Ripe Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eClassic Xiaguan ripe pu-erh blend! Originally formulated in the 1980's for large scale export to French market. This is the Fei Tai version, recipe 7513-10. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15+ years of aging has produced a smooth tasting experience with little or no wet pile taste. you'll find this is a complex and sweet tea that can go 8+ steeps or more if brewed gong fu style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100 grams per tuo\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xiaguan Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"100 Gram Tuo","offer_id":38857199368,"sku":"1952-YS","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/2010_xg_ft_xiaofa_1.jpg?v=1571610678"},{"product_id":"2017-yunnan-sourcing-hui-run-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-bu-lang-mountain","title":"2017 Yunnan Sourcing \"Hui Run\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake of Bu Lang Mountain","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are excited to offer this premium ripe pu-erh cake made entirely from Spring 2016 Bu Lang mountain material.  First flush material was collected from several Bu Lang villages and fermented for 46 days.  After fermentation was completed, the tea was dried and graded.  We blended the various grades to create a balance recipe comprising of tippy golden buds and heavier grade Te Ji, 1,3, and 5 leaves. The term \"Hui Run\" refers to the sweet, slippery and soothing feeling that lingers in the mouth and throat even after the tea drinking session has ended. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e357 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly 150 kilograms in total available!\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. 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Menghai tea factory first produced this blend in both raw and ripe form in 2006. This 2017 Ripe cake has a strong taste and will benefit from further aging. Try the 2007 or 2013 Ripe Wei Zui Yan as a reference. Stock up now on this inexpensive Da Yi ripe and age yourself!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBatch 1701","brand":"Menghai Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"357 Gram Cake","offer_id":6468181098535,"sku":"2166-YS","price":49.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/2017_mh_wuizuiyanripe_thumb2.jpg?v=1571610919"},{"product_id":"2009-xinghai-dragon-ripe-pu-erh-tea-mini-cake","title":"2009 Xinghai \"Dragon\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Mini Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eXinghai tea factory of Menghai is one of the classic producers of Ripe Pu-erh tea.  This tea was pressed from high grade Gong Ting and 1st grade fermented tea from 2008.  This has been aged for almost 10 years now in a Kunming dry storage condition.  The wet pile taste is gone and this tea really shines!  Thick and pungent dried fruit taste with lingering sweetness.  The tea soup is clear and an out of this world burgundy red-brown color!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e100 grams per cake!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xinghai Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (100 Grams)","offer_id":7184511828013,"sku":"2237-YS","price":32.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/2009_xinghai_yello_mini_box_158740b7-95a3-48cc-aa9a-9357b5f860db.jpg?v=1571611000"},{"product_id":"2014-gu-ming-xiang-bu-lang-tribute-cake-ripe-pu-erh-tea","title":"2014 Gu Ming Xiang \"Bu Lang Tribute Cake\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother high quality ripe pu-erh tea from Gu Ming Xiang!  This is entirely Spring 2011 fermented wild arbor tea from Bu Lang area of Menghai.  The tea was fermented in Menghai under the supervision of Xinghai tea factory in summer of 2011.  The tea was then stored in Menghai until late 2014 when it was pressed by Gu Ming Xiang.  This is from the same wet pile batch as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2014-hai-lang-hao-bu-lang-tribute-brick-ripe-pu-erh-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHai Lang Hao's 2014 \"Bu Lang Tribute Brick\"\u003c\/a\u003e, but the blend is more tippy and gives a distinctly different\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brewed tea has some bitterness in the beginning but quickly gives way to a rich and malty taste that quickly becomes sweet in the mouth.  The tea is lubricating to the mouth and throat and there is a subtle but noticeable cha qi.  Tea soup is burgundy and clear, thick and viscous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a ripe pu-erh that is very unique both in feeling and taste.  It's a light fermentation ripe pu-erh and the brewed leaf is a medium-light brown with a little olive green hue creeping in.  The flavor has some chocolate and coffee bitter notes, with some dried fruit sweetness and some earthiness that remains from it's wet piling (mostly faded).  The cha qi is quite noticeable (strong) for a ripe pu-erh.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent Bu Lang single-estate ripe pu-erh tea which will age with grace and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 Grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2014 pressing, 2011 wet piling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Classic \/ Gu Ming Xiang","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":13660105474093,"sku":"2341-YS","price":79.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":13660114321453,"sku":"2342-YS","price":9.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/square_7a71c0f1-e419-4b04-b095-f6ecd7d77e3b.jpg?v=1571611086"},{"product_id":"2018-yunnan-sourcing-hui-run-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-bu-lang-mountain","title":"2018 Yunnan Sourcing \"Hui Run\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake of Bu Lang Mountain","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are excited to offer this premium ripe pu-erh cake made entirely from Spring 2017 Bu Lang mountain material.  First flush material was collected from several Bu Lang villages and fermented for 46 days.  After fermentation was completed, the tea was dried and graded.  We blended the various grades to create a balance recipe comprising of tippy golden buds and heavier grade Te Ji, 1,3, and 5 leaves. The term \"Hui Run\" refers to the sweet, slippery and soothing feeling that lingers in the mouth and throat even after the tea drinking session has ended. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e357 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly 150 kilograms in total available!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow are the previous releases of this tea under the Yunnan Sourcing Brand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2011-yunnan-sourcing-hui-run-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-bu-lang-mountain\"\u003e2011 Yunnan Sourcing \"Hui Run\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake of Bu Lang Mountain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2013-yunnan-sourcing-hui-run-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-bu-lang-mountain\"\u003e2013 Yunnan Sourcing \"Hui Run\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake of Bu Lang Mountain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2015-yunnan-sourcing-hui-run-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-bu-lang-mountain\"\u003e2015 Yunnan Sourcing \"Hui Run\" Ripe Pu-erh tea cake of Bu Lang Mountain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2017-yunnan-sourcing-hui-run-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-bu-lang-mountain\"\u003e2017 Yunnan Sourcing \"Hui Run\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake of Bu Lang Mountain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\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":13670453805101,"sku":"2343-YS","price":102.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":41207085072543,"sku":"3475-YS","price":11.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/thumb_a5fb2bac-91ea-4561-b19d-4bf524ae5b60.jpg?v=1571611086"},{"product_id":"2018-yunnan-sourcing-year-of-the-dog-blue-label-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2018 Yunnan Sourcing \"Year of the Dog Blue Label\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Year of the Dog \"Blue Label\" ripe tea is a blend of ripe pu-erh teas from 2013 and 2015.  Being a blend of semi-aged teas, it's almost completely lacking any wet pile taste and is very much ready to drink!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth, sweet, woody, with some dried plum or cherry character!  There is also a spearmint-like cooling quality in the early steeps!  The tea soup is clear and burgundy, with a viscous lubricating quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e357 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Design by Giovanni Crispino\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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":13671526760493,"sku":"2345-YS","price":97.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":37830790086815,"sku":"3273-YS","price":11.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/thumb_e1b9b6df-abbc-461e-bf35-57f4ca5bbf9f.jpg?v=1571611086"},{"product_id":"2018-yunnan-sourcing-serendipity-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2018 Yunnan Sourcing \"Serendipity\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tea is the result of a rather haphazard blend of ripe teas that I threw together one morning in April 2018.  The result was surprisingly excellent and I tried several other ratios of the teas, but in the end the first one I blended was the best.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLucy is featured prominently surrounded with explosions of spattered colors (illustrated by Timothy Sparling) on the wrapper of this cake.  My relationship with Lucy has been one which has provided an endless reservoir of serendipitous experiences that have transformed my approach to life.  Dogs live life in the moment, they never cease to be amazed by the endless variety of the world.  She is an explorer and will always choose the path she has never taken, over the one she knows.  Her thirst for experience and unbridled joy for living is something we can all learn from.  The Chinese have a saying \"狗来富\", which means literally \"Dogs bring prosperity\", but can be understood as \"Dogs bring joy\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is full-bodied, complex and imparts warm nurturing cha qi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Design by Timothy Sparling\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 (250 Grams)","offer_id":13685241249837,"sku":"2352-YS","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":34173557866541,"sku":"2846-YS","price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/thumb_fc7afde5-b0af-454e-8f9a-d063e07fc34e.jpg?v=1571611087"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/collections\/IMG_1145.PNG?v=1655002881","url":"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/collections\/ripe-pu-erh-tea\/shape_coin+year-of-production_2020.oembed","provider":"Yunnan Sourcing USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}