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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.

  • 2007 Hua Teng "Wu Liang Ripe Tuo" Ripe Pu-erh Tea

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    This little tuo is made from expertly fermented Wu Liang mountain material. Fermented in 2005 and then pressed in 2007 this tuo is completely lacki...

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  • 2007 Haiwan "Chun Xiang" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    Haiwan tea factory is an excellent choice for blended ripe pu-erh as the ex-manager of the Manager of the Menghai tea factory is the founder and ge...

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  • 2007 YiPinTang "Yi Pin Puer" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    Yi Pin Tang is a brand and tea factory in Menghai town in Xishuangbanna.  They specialize in Ripe Pu-erh and their wet piling process is overseen b...

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  • 2007 Xiaguan "Xiao Fa" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Tuo in Box

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    The "Xiao Fa" or "Little French" tuo is a classic Xiaguan Ripe Pu-erh tuo tea.  It has been produced since the 1970's. It was the first Pu-erh tea...

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  • 2007 Lincang "Grade 3" Loose Ripe Pu-erh tea

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    Lincang prefecture of Yunnan is home to many great teas! The tea from Lincang when fermented into Ripe Pu-erh (if done correctly) can become a ver...

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  • 2007 Jiu Wan "Tong Qing Hao" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    Jiu Wan's premium ripe pu-erh tea cake is comprised entirely from Lin Cang area raw material.  Fall harvest leaves fermented for 50 days, blended ...

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  • 2007 Aged Ripe Pu-erh Tea of Mengku in Gift Box

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    A lovely aged ripe pu-erh made from fermented Mengku area material.  Fermented in 2007 and then aged in Jinggu County before being pressed in 2012...

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  • 2007 CNNP 7581 Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick

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    The classic 7581 Ripe Pu-erh recipe from Kunming Tea Factory (aka CNNP). This is a 2007 production comprised entirely of fermented Menghai area lar...

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  • 2007 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 2007 Ripe cake has been ...

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  • 2007 Menghai Yue Chen Yue Xiang Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

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    "Yue Chen Yue Xiang" means "The older, the more aromatic" and it's the perfect term to describe the essence of Pu-erh tea culture! This cake has be...

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