Premium Purple Bud Ripe Pu-erh Tea · Menghai Ancient Tree · 400 g

Rich · Smooth · Mellow · Deep

A refined ripe Pu-erh tea made for those who appreciate depth, warmth and a fuller tea experience.

This 400 g Purple Bud Ripe Pu-erh combines the distinctive character of purple-bud tea material with the mellow profile associated with ripe Pu-erh.

Presented in an elegant gift format, it is suitable for both regular drinking and thoughtful gifting.

Purple Bud · Ripe Pu-erh · Menghai · Ancient Tree · 400 g

Product at a Glance

Tea Type

Ripe Pu-erh Tea · 熟普

Leaf Character

Purple Bud · 紫芽

Origin Style

Menghai · 勐海

Tea Material

Ancient-Tree Style · 古树

Net Weight

400 g

Tasting Direction

Rich · Smooth · Mellow · Deep

Best For

Daily Drinking · Gongfu Brewing · Sharing · Gifting

Presentation

Premium Gift Box

A Deep, Mellow Cup

Ripe Pu-erh is very different from fresh green tea.

It is less about bright spring freshness.

More about:

Warmth
Depth
Smooth texture
Lingering richness

That makes it especially suited to cooler days, slower tea sessions and moments when you want a more grounded cup.

Rich Without Harshness

A good ripe Pu-erh experience should not feel aggressive.

The appeal is in balance.

The liquor can be dark.

The body can be full.

But the drinking experience should still feel smooth.

This tea is suited to those who enjoy:

Deep flavor without sharpness
Richness without heaviness
Warmth without excessive bitterness

Multiple Infusions · More From Every Session

One of the strengths of Pu-erh is its ability to continue through repeated infusions.

A single portion may reveal different stages:

First Infusions

Rich · Warm · Aromatic

Middle Infusions

Smooth · Rounded · Full

Later Infusions

Gentler · Softer · Lingering

This makes Pu-erh especially well suited to longer tea sessions.

Use Boiling or Near-Boiling Water

Unlike delicate green tea, ripe Pu-erh generally responds well to hotter water.

Higher water temperature helps bring out:

Body
Depth
Aroma
Texture

This makes it an easy tea to brew when you prefer a strong, warming cup.

Best Brewing Vessels

Suitable choices include:

Gaiwan
Yixing-Style Teapot
Porcelain Teapot
Glass Teapot

For casual drinking, a simple mug or brewing cup also works.

For a fuller experience, Gongfu brewing allows you to explore the tea through many infusions.

When to Enjoy It

Morning

Warm · Grounded

A fuller cup for those who prefer something richer than green tea.

Afternoon

Smooth · Relaxed

A natural choice for a slower tea break.

Evening Tea Session

Deep · Mellow

Ideal when you want to sit with the tea and enjoy multiple infusions.

With Guests

The darker liquor and rich aroma make ripe Pu-erh especially suitable for shared tea sessions.

FAQ

1. What is Ya Shi Xiang?

Ya Shi Xiang is a fragrant Phoenix Dancong oolong known for its distinctive floral and fruity aroma.

2. What does it taste like?

Floral · Fruity · Smooth · Aromatic, with a clean and lingering finish.

3. Is this tea strongly roasted?

No. The focus is more on fragrance, smoothness and layered flavor than heavy roast.

4. How should I brew it?

Use 5–7 g tea, 100–150 mL water, 90–95°C, and steep for 10–20 seconds Gongfu style.

5. Can it be brewed multiple times?

Yes. Phoenix Dancong is well suited to multiple infusions, with the flavor changing gradually from steep to steep.

6. How many brewing sessions are in 200 g?

Using about 5–7 g per session, 200 g provides roughly 28–40 brewing sessions.

7. Is this tea suitable for beginners?

Yes. Start with less tea or shorter steeping times for a lighter and easier cup.

8. What teaware works best?

A gaiwan, porcelain teapot, small clay teapot or glass teapot all work well.

9. Is 200 g good for regular drinking?

Yes. It is a practical size for daily tea, Gongfu sessions and sharing with guests.

10. How should I store it?

Keep it cool, dry, dark and well sealed, away from moisture, heat and strong odors.

Let the Tea Breathe

For Pu-erh, overly airtight storage is not always necessary.

A stable environment with moderate airflow is often preferred.

Avoid plastic bags with strong odours or containers that trap moisture.

If the tea is stored in its original packaging, keep the package in a clean, dry cupboard away from the kitchen stove and bathroom humidity.

A Tea to Return To

Some teas are about brightness.

Some are about fragrance.

Ripe Pu-erh is about depth.

This Purple Bud Ripe Pu-erh is made for slower drinking.

For multiple infusions.

For returning to the same tea and discovering how it changes from cup to cup.

Premium Purple Bud Ripe Pu-erh · Menghai · 400 g

Deep Flavor · Smooth Texture · A Tea Made to Last