Ripe Pu'erh Sample Pack

SUMMARY 

Type: Ripe Pu'erh Tea 
Origin: Yunnan, China
Includes: Full Metal Ripe 2012, Ripe Bulang Brick 2008, Tuo 2008

We've put together samples of our Ripe Pu'erh teas to give you a quick and easy introduction to this rich and earthy style of tea.

WHAT'S IN THE PACK?

Full Metal Ripe (2012)
Woody, Earthy, Herbal

A Ripe Pu'erh made from 2012 leaves from Menghai, pressed into thin cakes in 2018. Full flavoured and thick textured, it's like a warm hug in a mug.

Ripe Bulang Brick (2008)
Earthy, Red dates, Woody 

An aged Ripe Pu'erh made from 2008 leaves from Bulang Shan, pressed into cakes in 2014. Having been aged for a few years and stored in Guangzhou since its initial production has allowed this tea to develop its signature Shu Pu "Basement" or "Old Book" aroma.  

Tuo (2008)
Earthy, Woody, Musk

An aged Ripe Pu'er made from 2008 leaves from Bulang Mountain, compressed into a mushroom-like dome (AKA Tuo-cha) in 2014.

PREPARATION NOTES

 Gong-Fu style (preferred method)

 5g per 80 – 100ml of water
 95 – 100 degrees Celsius
 5 – 10 secs per infusion* (up to 15 infusions)

*First infusion is a quick 3 – 5 sec rinse and isn't drunk.

 Teapot steep

  5g per 300ml of water
 95 – 100 degrees Celsius
 2mins

STORAGE

Proper tea storage is super important. Improper storage leads to flat, flavourless and potentially weird tasting tea. So as a rule of thumb, keep your tea leaves in an airtight container (the less air inside the better) and away from heat, light, moisture and strong odours.