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Ripe Pu-erh Tea

Ripe Pu-erh Tea is a sub-type of Pu-erh tea that has undergone a "wet piling" process.  Wet Piling aka "wo dui" was originally applied to Pu-erh in the 1970's as a way to fast age raw pu-erh (sheng cha), making it more palatable and smooth like a fully aged raw pu-erh.

The process is accomplished by piling sheng pu-erh mao cha (uncompressed sheng puer) about a meter high in a covered clean space where it is kept wet and allowed to ferment for 45 days.  The pile is often covered with large cloths to retard evaporation of the water and the pile is turned every few days so that the inner contents are not overly fermented, allowing a consistent level of fermentation for the entire batch.

The wet piling process has many other factors that impact the quality of the end product.  The water used to keep the pile wet is very important.  It is said that Menghai Tea Factory Brand Ripe Pu-erh teas have such a sweet taste due to the sweetness of the well water on their property.  The ambient temperature and humidity level in the immediate area where the wet piling is done can also impact the process.  The size and turning of the pile must be well regulated and the frequency of the turning is largely determined by the "wet piling master" who oversees the whole process.

  • Sticky Rice Scent Ripe Pu-erh Mini Tuo Cha * Nuo Mi Xiang

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    A 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 ...

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  • Premium Grade Ripe Pu-erh Tea Mini Tuo Cha

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    These premium mini tuo cha are made from Simao fermented ripe pu-erh. These are about 5 grams each. The brewed liquor is a lovely deep red color a...

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  • 2016 Jiu Wan "Aged Aroma" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    A lovely ripe tea made from Lincang and Menghai Spring 2016 harvested tea! Their old fermentation master Dong Guo Hong came out of retirement to o...

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  • 2015 Jiu Wan "Impression" Wild Arbor Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    One 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 f...

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  • 2007 Jiu Wan "Broken Gong Ting" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    Made from the same fermentation batch as the 2007 Jiu Wan "Tong Qing Hao" ripe cake. This cake is pressed entirely from "broken gong ting" grade r...

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  • 2014 Yong Pin Hao Menghai Qi Zi Bing 1401 Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    A lovely tea fermented from Menghai and Yi Wu area 2013 material. Pressed in 2014 (Batch 1401), this is pretty much drinkable now but will age and...

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  • 2013 Huang Ying Tea House "Red Seal" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    This is a small production tea that is made entirely from Menghai area material. Huang Ying has been an connoisseur of fine teas for well over a d...

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  • 2012 Ye Zhuang Shuang Li "Yu Gong Jin Zhuan" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick

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    This bamboo leaf wrapped tea is a meticulously fermented ripe tea from a prominent Menghai area tea factory (Ye Zhuang Shuang Li).  Composed of a ...

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  • 2011 Ye Zhuang Shuang Li "Menghai Fang Cha" Ripe Pu-erh Tea

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    A special production by Ye Zhuang Shuang Li tea factory of Menghai. Spring 2011 fermented material has been pressed into these lovely 200 gram squ...

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  • 2016 Menghai "Chen Xiang Ya Yun" Aged Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    "Chen Xiang Ya Yun" means Aged Aroma Elegance! This is a one time recipe from Menghai Tea Factory that is a blend of 5 years and older aged ripe pu...

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  • 2016 Menghai "Hui Zhi Yun" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    Hui Zhi Yun is a new recipe for 2016 from Menghai Tea Factory. Ripe pu-erh leaves aged 1 to 3 years blended together to create a robust taste with ...

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  • 2016 Menghai "Ba Ji Pu Bing" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    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 incre...

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  • 2013 Menghai Wei Zui Yan Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    Wei Zui Yan means "Strongest Taste". Menghai tea factory first produced this blend in both raw and ripe form in 2006. This 2013 Ripe cake has a str...

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  • 2010 Menghai Tea Factory "Pu Zhi Wei" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    Batch 001 * Newer blend started in 2009! Recipe cake from Da Yi! * 357 gramsPu Zhi Wei uses an average of grade 5 ripened tea leaves blended and co...

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