2026 Yunnan Sourcing "Elemental" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake

This is a unique blend of Ripe Pu-erh tea from several regions in the southern regions of Yunnan! This is a very balanced blend with some bitter, some creaminess, and plenty of sweetness in the after-finish! Why it’s special A blend of high quality single-origin teas from Southern Yunnan Thick, rich, and substantial, but with a sweetness and clarity that keep it from feeling heavy or muddy Pressed young, with excellent potential to settle and improve over time Tasting notes Aroma: dark chocolate, warm wood, cream, with hints of dried fruit Liquor: deep thick brown and burgundy Flavor: rich and smooth with dark chocolate bitterness, cream, date-like sweetness, earthy depth, and a gentle herbal edge Mouthfeel: dense, coating, and substantial without becoming murky or rough Finish & feel: quick returning sweetness, lingering mouthfeel, and a steady warming cha qi Origin & processing Area: Xishuangbanna and Lancang (southern Yunnan) Harvest: 2025 Wet pile: late 2025 Pressing: 2026 Type: Ripe Pu-erh tea cake Weight: 357 grams per cake Brewing guide Gongfu (recommended) 6–7 grams per 100 ml 100 °C Two quick rinses recommended, especially in 2026 Start with 8–10 second infusions and lengthen gradually Expect 8–10 infusions with strong, even character Western 4–5 grams per 300 ml 100 °C for 3–4 minutes Re-steep 2–3 times Thermos style 1–1.5 grams per 100 ml Use boiling water and steep for 30-60 minutes Aging notes As a very young ripe, this tea may show some fresh fermentation character during 2026, especially in the earlier part of the year. That will gradually fade, allowing the deeper sweetness, texture, and He Kai character to come more clearly into focus. Store in 50-65% RH and 70-90F, in an odor-free area, with minimal airflow. In Summary Name: 2026 Yunnan Sourcing "Elemental" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake Region: Xishuangbanna and Lancang areas of Yunnan Harvest year: 2025 Wet pile: late 2025 Pressing year: 2026 Net weight: 357 grams per cake Packaging: matching gift box included Production Quantity: 950 cakes Gift Box and Wrapper Packaging: Design by Marcello Crispino Each cake comes in a free matching gift box that features the full uncropped illustration by the artist. The matching gift box is not available for purchase separately. NOTE: If the gift box arrives with creases or cosmetic blemishes we cannot provide a free replacement. This tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission click on this link.