This Shou (Shu) Puerh tea cake, also known as Ripe Pu-erh, was produced in 2008 in Menghai, Yunnan—one of the most renowned core regions for Pu-erh tea in China.

Crafted from premium high-mountain tea leaves, it undergoes a complex wet-piling fermentation process. This 2008 Shou Puerh Tea Cake (Ripe Pu-erh) exemplifies the careful craftsmanship and attention to detail typical of this region.

Unique Fermentation Process

This technique allows the tea to develop rich flavors and aromas characteristic of aged tea in a much shorter time than traditional aging.

Compared to Sheng Puerh (Raw Pu-erh) tea, the production process is more intricate and yields a smaller quantity, highlighting the expertise behind every cake.

Mature Tea with Post-Fermentation Benefits

In simple terms, this tea cake is already considered "mature" at the time of release.

It continues to undergo slow post-fermentation under proper storage conditions, enhancing the Ripe Pu-erh tea’s smooth, mellow, and well-rounded infusion.

After 17 years of careful aging, this tea fully demonstrates the value of long-term fermentation. The process is stable, with no trace of "pile taste."

The liquor is a deep, clear reddish-brown, and the mouthfeel is smooth and full-bodied. It carries notes of:

• Wood
• Aged aroma
• Subtle herbal undertones

It enters gently and leaves a lasting sensation in the throat.

Gentle on the Stomach

Milder and smoother than Raw Pu-erh, this Ripe Pu-erh tea has lower astringency and stimulation, making it easier on the stomach.

This makes our 2008 Shou Puerh Tea Cake (Ripe Pu-erh) suitable for daily drinking, while also offering clear value for long-term aging and collection.

Flagship Tea for Connoisseurs and Newcomers

As the flagship of our Ripe (Shou/Shu) Pu-erh Tea series, this classic Menghai tea cake provides seasoned connoisseurs and newcomers alike with the depth and calm strength that only time can impart.

About the Naming

"Shou (Shu) Puerh Tea" is an alternative English spelling for "Ripe Pu-erh Tea," commonly used across international markets and among tea lovers worldwide.

We use this spelling in the product title so users from different linguistic backgrounds can easily find and recognize it.

In the product description, however, we primarily use the standard term "Ripe Pu-erh Tea"—widely accepted and authoritative in the tea industry.

Rest assured, both names refer to the same premium ripe Pu-erh tea from Yunnan, China.