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2011 Jing Mai Old Tree Ripe Pu-Erh Cake

(2 customer reviews)

$45.00$283.50

A “tong” is 7 cakes (bingcha) of Pu-Erh wrapped in bamboo for shipping and storage. If you buy a tong (7 cakes) of Jing Mai Pu Erh, you get 10% off!

SKU: tea-puerh-2011-jing-mai-ripe-cake Category: Pu-Erh Tea Tags: , , , , ,

Description

Rare, high quality leaves and years of storage combine to create a tea of incredible value.

Tasting Notes

  • sweet stream and forest aromas
  • pleasant, mellow flavor
  • notes of plum
  • smooth, sweet finish

Rare Old-Growth Trees

  • harvested from tea trees averaging 100-years-old, on the slopes of the famous, protected Jing Mai Mountains in Yunnan
  • old-growth tea trees grow semi-wild, without the use of pesticides

Aged Over 10 Years

  • the maocha (loose, unfinished tea) was harvested in 2011, and the cakes were pressed in 2014
  • ready to be enjoyed, or stored for further aging in your collection
  • additional storage for up to 5-10 years will result in a deeper color, smoother flavor, and increase the tea’s value

Please note: Cake weight may have slightly decreased, due to years of aging, with a few grams of moisture released.

 

Additional information

Weight N/A
Altitude

2,000m

Fermentation

5% initial with on-going, with additional accelerated bacterial post-fermention.

Origin

Jing Mai Mountains, Yunnan Province, China

Other Names

景迈熟普洱, Shu Puer, Cooked Pu Erh, Ripe

BREWING DIRECTIONS:

Automatic Tea Brewer:
Tea Leaf: 6 grams
Water Temp: 205°F

Glass & Porcelain: (6oz)
Tea Leaf: 6 grams
Water Temp: 205°F
Infusion: 30 sec – 1 min

Yixing Teapot: (300ml-350ml)
Tea Leaf: 6-9 grams (cover bottom of pot)
Water Temp: 205°F
Infusion: 30-45 secs
Notes: Pre heat the teapot before placing tea inside.
Quickly rinse the tea before starting to steep the tea

2 reviews for 2011 Jing Mai Old Tree Ripe Pu-Erh Cake

  1. Leonard Deddo (verified owner)

    2018- I am an avid tea lover however I am relatively new to Pu-erh teas. I have experimented with a few and at first found them to be “an acquired taste”. After learning how to brew them properly, I learned the many nuances to producing a great cup of Pu-erh. I wanted to try Pu-erh from Smacha tea as I trust them to provide high quality teas. This Pu-erh does not disappoint. When the tea arrived I quickly unwrapped it and took about 4 grams of tea from the cake. Gave the tea leaves a quick 3 second wash to awaken the tea. Then using 200 degree water steeped my first cup for 10 seconds. First impressions? This is the mellowest Pu-erh tea I have ever had. Subtle earthiness but not overpowering. Notes of raisins, and dates, with a forest character to it that reminds me of walking through a redwood forest after a spring rain. The smell and taste combine in a way to produce a very positive experience. The taste lingers long after you have finished drinking the tea. My first impression remains after I have steeped 3 cups of this Pu-erh: This is the mellowest Pu-erh I have ever had. I think it is remarkably good and I will be purchasing more if it.

    I am curious to see just how many times I am able to re-steep this initial 4 grams of tea.

    • Smacha

      Hi Leonard, thank you for your appreciation of our tea and your wonderful comment! Your description is excellent, and it proves our hard work on our Pu-Erh source. This 2011 Jing Mai Ripe Pu-Erh is picked from 100-year-old tea tree, and processed in the traditional method. In addition, Jing Mai is a popular tea region for Pu-Erh tea lover. Your brewing method is making the tea perform even better; it should be able to steep 5-7 times! Thank you again for trust in our tea! We will keep on doing our best to provide real and delicious tea.

  2. Leonard Deddo (verified owner)

    An Update to my review of 6/21/18:
    As I indicated in my initial review of this 2011 Jing Mai Ripe Pu Erh;

    This is one very mellow and flavorful tea. My first tasting of this tea used 4 grams of tea. Those 4 grams of tea were re-infused 12 times over a two day period. I am not talking about tiny little tea cups, but 12 oz. cups of tea. Steeping time was 10 seconds for the first 4 or 5 infusions, then 1 minute there after, proceeding to 2+ minutes for later steeps. The robustness and flavor started to lighten and fade at the 12th steeping.
    I wanted to see just how long this would last.
    Yea, consider me a fan of this tea.

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