{"product_id":"2023-jingmai-mountain-ancient-tree-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2023 Jingmai Mountain Ancient Tree Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe 2023 Ancient Tree Premium Ripe (Shou) Pu-erh tea cake comes from Jingmai Mountain, Yunnan, China—recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site alongside the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the Terracotta Army, and as the first site in the world dedicated to tea as cultural heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSituated in Huimin Township, Lancang County, Pu’er City, Jingmai Mountain rises to an average altitude of 1,500 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSituated in Huimin Township, Lancang County, Pu’er City, Jingmai Mountain rises to an average altitude of 1,500 meters and includes 14 ancient villages. Known as the “Ten-Thousand-Acre Arbor Ancient Tea Garden,” it is home to the world’s largest contiguous ancient tea forest, covering approximately 4,620 acres (about 1,876 hectares) and housing over 1.2 million tea trees. Teas from this region are celebrated for their elegant, long-lasting floral and fruity aromas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhy is Jingmai Mountain Pu-erh so aromatic?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eUnique mixed-growth ancient tea varieties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe forests combine large-leaf trees with smaller-leaf variants that have been naturally interplanted over centuries. These smaller-leaf trees contain higher levels of terpene-based aromatic compounds, giving the tea a delicate, floral-fruity character rather than the heavier, earthy notes typical of large-leaf varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRich aromatic precursors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eJingmai Mountain teas naturally accumulate higher levels of compounds such as nerolidol, which contributes to sweet, floral (orange blossom, magnolia) and fruity (apple-like) aromas. The combination of soil, microclimate, and tree genetics creates a tea with vivid, long-lasting fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePremium ancient tree leaves and craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis tea is made from carefully selected leaves from 200–300-year-old tea trees. While high-quality raw materials are essential, the piling fermentation process for Ripe Pu-erh (Shou) requires skill and a touch of unpredictability, influenced by microbial activity and subtle environmental variations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eProduction details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe 2023 batch of Jingmai Mountain Ancient Tree Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake (Shou) combines exceptional raw material with meticulous craftsmanship. Only 1,299 cakes were produced, each bearing a unique serial number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe dry cake is dark, glossy, and plump, with intact leaves. It emits a clean woody sweetness and subtle floral notes, free of off-odors or impurities — a sign of meticulous craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBrewing notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eUpon infusion, it releases layers of aged, woody, and herbal aromas. The liquor is bright red, smooth, and full-bodied, with a lingering sweetness and no off-flavors. The aroma unfolds beautifully on the palate, while the initial gentle bitterness quickly transforms into a soft, sweet finish, highlighting the unique character of ancient tree leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBrewing performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThanks to the rich nutrients of the ancient trees, this tea remains flavorful across multiple infusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn Gongfu-style brewing, it can last over 15 steeps, with later infusions remaining sweet and flavorful. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eEven brewed in a mug, it produces a smooth, rich, and aromatic liquor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSeasonal craftsmanship and natural variation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eEach leaf reflects a poetic cycle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003esummer growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ewinter storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003espring picking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eautumn processing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSeasonal weather and microbial communities are impossible to replicate, meaning even the same raw materials and master craftsman may produce subtly different flavors from batch to batch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFinal note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe 2023 Jingmai Mountain Ancient Tree Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake (Shou) is the result of these unique natural and human factors, creating a truly exceptional brew, highly recommended for seasoned \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 enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure if this tea suits your taste? Try a sample and follow our brewing guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(112, 32, 24);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chineseteagroup.com\/products\/2023-jingmai-mountain-ancient-tree-ripe-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":51147957829865,"sku":"010158-357g-2606","price":620.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/7549\/0025\/files\/2023-jingmai-mountain-ancient-tree-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-premium-yunnan-ripe-pu-erh.jpg?v=1785138409","url":"https:\/\/www.chineseteagroup.com\/products\/2023-jingmai-mountain-ancient-tree-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","provider":"Chinese Tea Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}