{"product_id":"2017-special-grade-shou-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2017 Special-Grade Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis 2017 Special-Grade Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake (also known in Chinese as Shou\/Shu Pu’er Cha) originates from the Xishuangbanna tea region of Yunnan and has undergone approximately nine years of aging. It presents a clean, smooth, and delicately soft Ripe Pu-erh profile, with a clear and transparent liquor. Suitable for multiple infusions in daily drinking, it is an easy-to-drink, stable, and well-balanced aged Ripe Pu-erh tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTea Grading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe tea is crafted from tender buds and leaves and is officially graded as Special-Grade (Te Ji) under China’s tea grading system, reflecting a refined selection focusing on bud-to-leaf ratio and overall leaf integrity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMarket Terms and Clarification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn the market, terms such as “Gongting” or “Imperial Grade” generally refer to an even finer selection built upon Special-Grade material. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGongting-grade is a market convention rather than an official national classification (although we also offer Gongting-grade Ripe Pu-erh products).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSpecial-Grade remains the highest level recognized under national guidelines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat Grading Indicates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe grading system primarily describes raw material quality and does not directly define flavor profile or tree age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis tea is not defined by heaviness or intensity, but rather by a balanced and gentle Ripe Pu-erh character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePalate: Smooth, with sweetness unfolding naturally and a clear sense of structure. The liquor remains clean and transparent, making it suitable for long-term daily drinking without overwhelming the palate, offering a stable and comfortable drinking experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDry Cake: Tightly pressed, well-defined strips, relatively high proportion of buds, aroma pure with soft aged notes and natural sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLiquor: Deep, bright red, gradually becomes more translucent and refined with brewing, smooth and slightly silky texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAroma: Dominated by mature aged notes, with subtle dried fruit sweetness and gentle floral undertones, overall clean and stable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTaste: Smooth, naturally sweet, light, refined, highly drinkable, strong clarity and consistency across multiple infusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWet Leaves: Even reddish-brown, intact and supple, good resilience, reflecting stable and well-developed aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSourcing \u0026amp; Aging Philosophy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDuring sourcing and aging, we place greater emphasis on the tea’s natural expression and stable transformation, resulting in a balanced Ripe Pu-erh style that aligns well with everyday drinking scenarios.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAccessibility \u0026amp; Sharing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBased on this positioning, this tea is offered at an accessible price level as part of Chinese Tea Group’s curated Ripe Pu-erh series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePurpose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDesigned as a daily sharing tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAllows more tea drinkers to experience the authentic character and aging profile of Yunnan aged Ripe Pu-erh in a relaxed and approachable way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOverall Impression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe 2017 Special-Grade Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake (Shou) is a clean, stable, and refined aged Ripe Pu-erh. It delivers a smooth, soft, and naturally sweet profile, making it ideal for tea drinkers who prefer a light, clean, and easy-drinking daily \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(112, 32, 24);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chineseteagroup.com\/collections\/ripe-pu-erh-tea\" style=\"color: rgb(112, 32, 24);\"\u003eRipe Pu-erh\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNot sure if this tea suits your taste? Try a sample and follow our brewing guide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(112, 32, 24);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chineseteagroup.com\/products\/2017-special-grade-shou-pu-erh-tea-cake-sample\" style=\"color: rgb(112, 32, 24);\"\u003eTry Sample \u0026amp; View Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chinese Tea Group","offers":[{"title":"Whole Cake (357 g)","offer_id":51147866538217,"sku":"010159-357g-2606","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/7549\/0025\/files\/2017-special-grade-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-product-view.jpg?v=1785637511","url":"https:\/\/www.chineseteagroup.com\/products\/2017-special-grade-shou-pu-erh-tea-cake","provider":"Chinese Tea Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}