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Mini Ripened Pu-erh Tea Cakes are small compressed Chinese tea cakes made from ripe Pu-erh from Menghai, Yunnan. Each 7g mini cake brews an earthy, smooth, deep red cup with the rounded character of ripened Pu-erh tea. Use a whole cake for a richer teapot or gaiwan brew, or break off part of the cake for a lighter everyday cup.
- Tea Type: Ripened Pu-erh Tea / Ripe Pu-erh
- Form: 7g mini compressed tea cake
- Origin: Menghai, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan
- Taste: Earthy, smooth, mellow, rounded
- Best For: Compressed Chinese tea cakes, daily Pu-erh brewing, teapot or gaiwan sessions
- Caffeine Level: Medium
- Bitterness Level: Low to Medium when brewed properly
- Liquor Color: Deep red to dark amber-red
- Brewing: Teapot or mug infuser | boiling water | quick rinse | 2–4 minutes; remove leaves after steeping
Ripened Pu-erh Tea is a loose leaf ripe Pu-erh from Menghai, Yunnan, made for drinkers who prefer flexible brewing over pressed cakes or pearls. The cup is earthy, smooth, mellow, and full-bodied, with a deep red liquor and a rounded finish when brewed properly. Choose this loose leaf Pu-erh if you want the classic ripe Pu-erh profile with easier control over leaf amount and steeping strength.
- Tea Type: Loose Leaf Ripened Pu-erh Tea
- Form: Loose leaf tea
- Origin: Menghai, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan
- Taste: Earthy, smooth, mellow, full-bodied
- Best For: Loose leaf Pu-erh brewing, flexible strength control, daily teapot or mug brewing
- Caffeine Level: Medium
- Bitterness Level: Low to Medium when brewed properly
- Liquor Color: Deep red to dark amber-red
- Brewing: Teapot, gaiwan, or mug infuser | boiling water | quick rinse | 2–4 minutes for easy brewing
Ripened Pu-erh Tea Pearls – Lao Man’e Dragon Pearls are single-serving ripe Pu-erh pearls pressed into convenient 7g portions. The cup is earthy, smooth, and full-bodied, with a deep red liquor and a mellow finish that suits teapot, gaiwan, or large-mug brewing. Choose this format if you want the richness of ripened Pu-erh tea without measuring loose leaves or breaking apart a larger tea cake.
- Tea Type: Ripened Pu-erh Tea / Ripe Pu-erh
- Form: 7g compressed dragon pearl / single-serving tea pearl
- Origin: Menghai, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan
- Taste: Earthy, smooth, full-bodied, mellow
- Best For: Single-serving Pu-erh brewing, gongfu sessions, teapot brewing
- Caffeine Level: Medium
- Bitterness Level: Low to Medium when brewed properly
- Liquor Color: Deep red to dark amber-red
- Brewing: Teapot or gaiwan | boiling water | quick rinse | short infusions; use a large mug/infuser for easy brewing
Mini Chrysanthemum Pu-erh Tea Cakes are small compressed tea cakes made with mellow ripened Pu-erh and chrysanthemum. The tea brews a deep red liquor with an earthy, smooth body and a light floral aroma that feels softer than plain ripe Pu-erh. A good choice for drinkers who want the depth of Pu-erh tea with a cleaner chrysanthemum finish in an easy mini cake format.
- Tea Type: Chrysanthemum Ripened Pu-erh Tea
- Form: Mini compressed tea cakes / small Pu-erh tea bricks
- Origin: Menghai, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan
- Taste: Earthy, smooth, lightly floral, mellow
- Best For: Floral ripe Pu-erh, daily teapot brewing, easy mini cake portions
- Caffeine Level: Medium
- Bitterness Level: Low to Medium when brewed properly
- Liquor Color: Deep red with a warm amber edge
- Brewing: Teapot or mug infuser | boiling water | quick rinse | 2–4 minutes; remove leaves after steeping