Ripe Pu'erh Sample Pack

SUMMARY 

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

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.

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.

Tangerine Pu'erh
Citrus, earthy, woody

Ripe Pu’erh tea that’s been stuffed inside a dried tangerine peel. The citrus of the tangerine peel balances perfectly with the rich earthiness of the Ripe Pu’erh, making this a thick, warming yet also refreshingly fruity tea to drink.

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.