{"title":"Ripe (Shu) Pu-erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eA curated selection of premium ripe pu-erh teas.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"menghai-dayi-v93-2022","title":"Menghai Dayi V93 — 100 g Tuocha Ripe Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Legendary Menghai Ripe Pu-erh Recipe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMenghai Dayi V93\u003c\/b\u003e is a legendary Ripe Pu-erh (Shu Pu-erh) appreciated by generations of Pu-erh enthusiasts for its distinctive Menghai character, balanced flavor, and remarkable consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by Menghai Dayi, V93 has become one of the recognizable recipes associated with the classic Menghai style. Its rich yet approachable profile makes it equally suitable for those discovering Ripe Pu-erh for the first time and experienced tea drinkers looking for a dependable everyday Pu-erh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea is made from spring-harvested material from Menghai, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, combining medium-sized leaves with an abundant proportion of tender tea buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed into a traditional 100 g Tuocha, it is compact, convenient, and easy to separate for everyday brewing. It also makes a thoughtful gift.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MOUNTTEA","offers":[{"title":"100 g (Tuocha)","offer_id":57402835403132,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/6388\/0572\/files\/menghai-dayi-v93-ripe-puerh-tea-100g-tuocha.jpg?v=1788620268"},{"product_id":"big-panda-yunnan-1988","title":"Big Panda — Aged Ripe Pu-erh Tea, 1988","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Extraordinary Aged Ripe Pu-erh from 1988\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBig Panda 1988\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the oldest and most unconventional Aged Ripe Pu-erh teas in our collection. Produced in 1988 and subsequently matured for decades under traditional humid storage conditions, this loose-leaf Pu-erh has developed a remarkably distinctive character that could only emerge through time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike conventional modern Shu Pu-erh, this tea was produced using an unusual processing method that largely excluded the typical rolling and kneading stages. This fundamentally influenced the way its flavor and aroma developed during ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecades of humid storage added another dimension, creating a mature profile of aged wood, balsamic notes, camphor, forest floor, resin, roots, and moss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not an ordinary everyday Pu-erh. It is a tea for slow, attentive sessions and for those interested in discovering how decades of ageing and distinctive storage conditions can transform Ripe Pu-erh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MOUNTTEA","offers":[{"title":"50 g","offer_id":57400193581436,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 g","offer_id":57400193646972,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/6388\/0572\/files\/pujer-bolshaja-panda-2.jpg?v=1788621808"},{"product_id":"gui-zhu-red-mark-2010","title":"Gui Zhu “Red Seal” — Aged Ripe Pu-erh Tea, 2010, 357 g","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Noble Aged Ripe Pu-erh from 2010\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGui Zhu “Red Seal” (Red Mark)\u003c\/b\u003e is a beautifully aged Ripe Pu-erh (Shu Pu-erh) produced in 2010 by the small Gui Zhu Tea Factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from carefully selected spring-harvested material, this refined blend has matured under dry Menghai storage conditions, allowing more than a decade of ageing to soften and balance its character while preserving remarkable aromatic intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is an expressive and memorable Pu-erh with an unconventional profile combining aged wood, warm spices, berries, wine-like nuances, Chinese dates, vanilla, and hazelnuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly attractive choice for those looking for an aged Shu Pu-erh with an excellent balance between quality, maturity, complexity, and value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MOUNTTEA","offers":[{"title":"357 g (Bing cha)","offer_id":57402836517244,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/6388\/0572\/files\/shu-puje-krasnaja-pechat-1.jpg?v=1788622525"},{"product_id":"lao-shu-cha-1980s","title":"Lao Shu Cha “Ti Xiang Liu Yi” — Aged Ripe Pu-erh Tea, 1980s","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Fully Matured Ripe Pu-erh with Classic Humid Storage Character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLao Shu Cha “Ti Xiang Liu Yi”\u003c\/b\u003e is a deeply matured Aged Ripe Pu-erh (Shu Pu-erh) representing the unmistakable character of traditional old-school Pu-erh shaped by decades of humid storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttributed to the 1980s, this mature tea offers the distinctive aromatic and flavor profile associated with old Ripe Pu-erh of that era: soft and rounded in texture, expressive yet harmonious, with a remarkably persistent finish and pronounced Chen Xiang (陳香) — the characteristic mature fragrance of aged tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact production date cannot be independently established, but its sensory profile displays the distinctive qualities traditionally associated with aged Pu-erh from the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a tea for experienced Pu-erh drinkers and anyone interested in exploring the unmistakable character of traditional humid-stored aged Shu Pu-erh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Processing \u0026amp; Humid Storage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLao Shu Cha “Ti Xiang Liu Yi” represents an older style of Ripe Pu-erh production, created using traditional methods of humid pile fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver decades of maturation, humid storage has transformed the tea’s original character, softening its structure and developing the deep, mature aromatic qualities for which old Pu-erh is valued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than the fresher woody and chocolate-like profile often found in younger Shu Pu-erh, this tea expresses a distinctly mature spectrum of balsamic notes, nuts, wood resin, moss, warm spices, and Chen Xiang.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MOUNTTEA","offers":[{"title":"180 g","offer_id":57439385813372,"sku":null,"price":108.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/6388\/0572\/files\/lao-shu-cha-ti-xiang-liu-yi-aged-ripe-puerh.jpg?v=1788622946"},{"product_id":"macau-chen-nian-1990s","title":"Macao Chen Nian — Aged Ripe Pu-erh Tea, 1992, Hong Kong Storage (180 g)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Fully Matured Ripe Pu-erh from 1992\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMacao Chen Nian\u003c\/b\u003e is an exceptional \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAged Ripe Pu-erh (Shu Pu-erh)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e produced in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1992\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and subsequently matured for decades under traditional \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHong Kong humid storage conditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIt is one of the most distinctive examples of this storage style in our collection — a fully matured tea with a deep, complex aromatic profile and an unmistakable personality shaped by more than three decades of ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIts original place of production and precise manufacturing details are unfortunately unknown. What defines the tea today is its long maturation under carefully maintained Hong Kong storage conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOver time, this environment has profoundly transformed the tea, creating the characteristic combination of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecamphor, aged wood, roots, balsamic notes, nuts, resin, forest floor, and warm spices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e associated with mature humid-stored Pu-erh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFor anyone interested in discovering the distinctive character of traditional \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHong Kong stored Pu-erh\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Macao Chen Nian is an impressive place to begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Hong Kong Humid Storage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHong Kong has played an important historical role in the development and maturation of Pu-erh tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe city’s naturally warm and humid climate encouraged a distinctive approach to storage that accelerates transformation and creates a flavor profile noticeably different from teas matured under dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAfter its production in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1992\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Macao Chen Nian spent the following decades under this style of humid storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe result is a fully mature tea with pronounced \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChen Nian\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e character: deep, woody, camphoraceous, resinous, and balsamic, with multiple layers that continue to evolve throughout a long tea session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIt is a distinctive style that may not appeal to every tea drinker — but for enthusiasts of mature Pu-erh, this individuality is precisely what makes the tea so fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MOUNTTEA","offers":[{"title":"180 g","offer_id":57418015277436,"sku":null,"price":108.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/6388\/0572\/files\/macao-chen-nian-1992-aged-ripe-puerh.jpg?v=1788875233"},{"product_id":"yongde-lao-cha-tou-2012","title":"Yongde Lao Cha Tou — Aged Ripe Pu-erh Tea, 2012","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAged “Old Tea Heads” from Yongde, Lincang\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYongde Lao Cha Tou (老茶头)\u003c\/b\u003e is an aged \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRipe Pu-erh (Shu Pu-erh)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e produced in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2012\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e from spring-harvested tea material in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYongde County, Lincang, Yunnan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — a region renowned for its long tradition of Pu-erh production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLao Cha Tou, often translated as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Old Tea Heads,”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a distinctive form of Shu Pu-erh consisting of naturally compressed clusters of tea leaves and buds formed during the pile-fermentation process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDense and slow to open, these clusters can produce remarkably long-lasting tea sessions and a character that differs noticeably from conventional loose or compressed Shu Pu-erh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMore than a decade of maturation has given this 2012 Yongde Lao Cha Tou additional softness, depth, and complexity while preserving the calm, woody-nutty character of the original tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Is Lao Cha Tou?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDuring the fermentation of Shu Pu-erh, some leaves naturally bind together under the combined influence of heat, moisture, pressure, and the natural compounds released by the tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThese dense clusters are known as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCha Tou (茶头), or “Tea Heads.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBecause they are more tightly structured than ordinary loose-leaf Shu Pu-erh, they open gradually during brewing and often require noticeably longer infusion times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis also makes good Lao Cha Tou exceptionally durable across repeated infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe 2012 Yongde Lao Cha Tou consists of relatively large, moderately dense clusters of leaves and buds that gradually unfold throughout a long tea session.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MOUNTTEA","offers":[{"title":"50 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