2016 Ripe (Shou) Pu'er Tea - Naturally & Ethically Grown From Wild Tea Trees near Bulang Mountain in Yunnan, China

Brand: Bamboo Mist Tea

We are excited and delighted to bring you this premium, artisan Ripe (Shou) Puer tea. Teas of this quality are rarely seen in the United States. Using relationships built up over a decade and involving many trips to Yunnan province, we were able to find a tea that met our high standards for flavor, aroma, and natural & ethical growing techniques. Puer Tea is considered to be the original tea first discovered by the Chinese over 4,000 years ago. This particular tea came from a high elevation and from old growth wild tea trees in the southwest Xishuangbanna region of Yunnan Province in China. The area is vast, but the Bulang Mountain area near Banpeng Village is considered by the Chinese to have the best terroir for producing exceptional Puer Tea. There are 56 recognized ethnic minorities in China and the Bulang people of this area are recognized as one of them. It is believed they were one of the first groups to establish wild tea gardens in the Xishuangbanna region and their culture is intrinsically linked to tea. Ripe (Shou) is sun dried, pressed into a tea cake, then using steam and wet towels, it is carefully and rapidly fermented over a 4-6 month period. This microbial fermentation gives it the rich earthy flavor of an old tea. One reason Puer teas are considered good may be this microbial fermentation, which happen with Puer teas. If properly stored, this Puer tea can age for more than 50 years. Over time it will change in character, complexity, aroma, and flavor. Of course, it is also ready to drink now. Break off a small piece for steeping. Ultimately, the actual steeping time and preparation will depend on your palate. Usually, a Ripe Puer uses water about 212F. See our tea preparation guidelines below and on our website. Also, please remember, the only right answer is your preference. Simply enjoy!

• WILD TEA: Exquisite, premium, artisan Ripe (Shou) Chinese Puer (Puerh) Tea - Picked in 2016 from old-growth wild tea trees
• From the Bulang Mountain Area of the Xishuangbanna Region of Yunnan Province in China
• RARE: This Puer Tea has never been sold in the US before Bamboo Mist Tea procured it
• It is produced in small quantities that always sell out in China
• It took us more than a decade of relationship building to buy it
• Will age for decades if properly stored
• PERFECT GIFT: Makes a perfect gift for tea lovers
• Comes in an attractive box with the history and information on this Puer Tea on the back
• 100% NATURAL: Naturally and ethically grown in the wild
• Tea processed carefully using traditional methods to preserve organic qualities
• Considered by many Chinese to be one of the best teas available, due to its natural, microbial fermentation
• CONTENTS: Pressed into a tea cake, a shape used since the ancient old horse trail in China for easy transport, storage, and aging
• Contains caffeine
• No additives
• 100% old growth wild Puer Tea leaves
• 200 gram (7.5 ounce) tea cake