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 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.

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 integrated, mellow, and refined 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, carrying notes of wood, aged aroma, and a subtle herbal undertone. It enters gently and leaves a lasting sensation in the throat.

Milder and smoother than Raw Pu-erh, this Ripe Pu-erh tea has lower astringency and stimulation, making it gentler on the stomach. This makes our 2008 Shou Puerh Tea Cake suitable for daily drinking, while also offering clear value for long-term aging and collection.

As the flagship of our Ripe (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.

Tea Details

• Year: 2008
• Type: Ripe (also called Shou or Shu) Puerh Tea
• Shape: Tea Cake
• Weight: 357g
• Origin: Menghai County, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan
• Elevation:High-Mountain Region
• Varietal (Cultivar): Da Ye Zhong (Large-Leaf Variety)

Gongfu Tea Brewing Guide

(Traditional Method)

Tips: Tea masters recommend steeping times based on each tea's unique flavor, starting the timer after pouring the water.

Common Brewing Guide

(Easy Everyday Preparation)

Tips: You can adjust the steeping time or leaf-to-water ratio to suit your taste—shorten the infusion for a lighter brew or extend it for a stronger one.