{"product_id":"2018-aged-pu-erh-ripe-tea","title":"2018 Aged Pu-erh Ripe Tea","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Introduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from Menghai—the world-renowned core terroir of premium Pu'er—this tea follows traditional cake craftsmanship, made from carefully selected sun-dried large-leaf tea leaves and fermented using iconic Menghai pile-fermentation techniques. With a standard 357 g cake, it offers a harmonious balance of mellow character, stable flavor, and excellent value, making it perfect for daily enjoyment, entertaining guests, gifting, or beginning a Pu'er collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e· \u003c!--[endif]--\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominated by mellow aged Chenxiang, complemented by rich woody sweetness and subtle malt notes, with a pure, harmonious aroma free of any harsh heap taste. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e· \u003c!--[endif]--\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, translucent deep amber-red, thick and lustrous, with a clear, clean liquor free of impurities and turbidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e· \u003c!--[endif]--\u003eTaste: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis tea offers a luxuriously mellow, velvety-smooth liquor, with a rich aged aroma and layers of wild sweetness and malty notes fully expressed in its full-bodied brew.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e· \u003c!--[endif]--\u003eTexture: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis neatly shaped tea cake features balanced compression, prominent golden trichomes, and tightly formed, glossy jet-black tea leaves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur story begins in the mist-shrouded highlands of Menghai, where mineral-rich red soil, year-round mild humidity, and abundant sunlight nurture Yunnan’s iconic large-leaf tea trees. From these trees, we hand-select only the finest spring sun-dried maocha, adhering strictly to the “premium leaves throughout” standard—no inferior filler, no fragmented inner material. Each cake reflects uncompromised quality, with tight, glossy tea strips and prominent golden trichomes visible from surface to core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Brewing Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGongfu Brewing (Traditional Method)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e· \u003c!--[endif]--\u003eTea Quantity: \u003c\/strong\u003e6-7g (pried from the tea cake)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e· \u003c!--[endif]--\u003eUtensils: \u003c\/strong\u003ewhite porcelain gaiwan(120-150ml)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e· \u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100℃ rolling boiling purified\/mineral \u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e· \u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSteps:\u003c\/strong\u003e perform 2 quick rinses with 100℃ boiling water, then steep for 6-8 seconds for the first 3 infusions, gradually extend the steeping time by 5-8 seconds for each subsequent infusion.Pour out liquor completely after each steep to avoid bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSimple Brewing (Daily Drinking)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e· \u003c!--[endif]--\u003eTea Quantity: \u003c\/strong\u003e4-5g (pried from the tea cake)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e· \u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWater Volume: \u003c\/strong\u003e95-100℃rolling boiling purified\/mineral water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e· \u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSteps: \u003c\/strong\u003erinse quickly with boiling water, then steep in 150-200ml boiling water for 3-5 minutes, and refill with hot water repeatedly until the flavor fades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e· \u003c!--[endif]--\u003eFeature:\u003c\/strong\u003e No professional skills needed, flexible water volume adjustment, perfect for home and office daily drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGift Brewing (for Guests)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e· \u003c!--[endif]--\u003eTea Quantity: \u003c\/strong\u003e7-8g (pried from the tea cake)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e· \u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWater Temperature: \u003c\/strong\u003ePurified or spring water, pre-boiled and kept at 95-100℃\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e· \u003c!--[endif]--\u003eUtensils:\u003c\/strong\u003e white porcelain gaiwan(100-120ml)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e· \u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSteps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Same as Gongfu brewing, control the steeping time to ensure the first brew has a balanced taste, present the tea with a tea tray for a delicate tea-tasting experience\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Teavra","offers":[{"title":"1 Piece \/ 357g","offer_id":44155706212412,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/2996\/5372\/files\/1_545bd18b-1f5d-4f47-bde3-9525b7a6b57a.jpg?v=1775715268","url":"https:\/\/teavra.com\/products\/2018-aged-pu-erh-ripe-tea","provider":"Teavra","version":"1.0","type":"link"}