{"product_id":"puerh-tea-cake-yunnan-ripe-fermented-357g","title":"Puerh Tea Cake | Yunnan Ripe Pu-erh Fermented Tea 357g","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePuerh Tea Cake — Yunnan Ripe Pu-erh Fermented Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSourced from \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-mountain tea plantations in Yunnan province\u003c\/strong\u003e, this ripe Puerh tea cake is crafted using traditional two-leaves-and-a-bud harvesting. After natural withering and full oxidation — which imparts a strong, robust character — the leaves undergo a meticulous \u003cstrong\u003e28-day pile fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e process, developing the signature earthy, elemental depth that defines premium shou Puerh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fermented leaves are steamed to become soft and pliable, then pressed under pressure into a classic \u003cstrong\u003e357g tea cake\u003c\/strong\u003e. The cake is rack-dried for 5–7 days at 45°C, allowing internal moisture to continue fermenting and adding further body and complexity to the already distinctive character. A living tea that deepens with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduction Process\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two leaves and a bud from Yunnan high-mountain gardens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Withering \u0026amp; Oxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full oxidation for robust, bold character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Drying \u0026amp; Sorting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried and hand-sorted for quality consistency.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Pile Fermentation (Wo Dui):\u003c\/strong\u003e 28+ days under gunny sacks with controlled moisture — develops earthy, elemental depth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Steaming \u0026amp; Pressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steamed soft, then pressed into 357g cake form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Rack Drying:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–7 days at 45°C to stabilize and mature the cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrong and robust with an \u003cstrong\u003eearthy, elemental character\u003c\/strong\u003e. Deep body, smooth finish, and complexity that evolves with continued aging. Ideal brewed gongfu-style or steeped Western-style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 357g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tea Cake + Packing Bag\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Quality Guarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 Months\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from strong odors. Puerh improves with proper aging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kiriko House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47882697801949,"sku":"t1061","price":33.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/2409\/2381\/files\/t1061_01_1_1_1.jpg?v=1777990897","url":"https:\/\/cupshome.com\/products\/puerh-tea-cake-yunnan-ripe-fermented-357g","provider":"Edo Kiriko House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}