Da Yi Hong Yun Shu Pu-erh (Ripe Pu-erh) Tea Cake 2024, 357g | Dayi (Menghai Tea Factory)
Description
A festive ripe pu-erh from Dayi, pressed by the legendary Menghai Tea Factory in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan. Its name, Hong Yun Yuan Cha (红韵圆茶), means roughly "red charm round tea": 红 (red) for celebration and good fortune, 韵 for lingering charm, and 圆茶 the traditional word for a round cake. Wrapped in red with dragons, lanterns and coins, it was released for the 2024 Year of the Dragon. The traditional 357 g cake.
The character is classic Menghai shu, clean and smooth, built on the factory's decades of fermentation know-how. [Confirm tasting notes — a young Menghai ripe like this typically shows wood, dried dates and a gentle natural sweetness over a smooth earthy depth.] As a 2024 pressing it is still young and fresh; a short rest will round it out further.
The liquor is deep chestnut-red, thick and glossy, with a soft texture that coats the mouth. Across infusions it stays stable and generous, holding its character through many steeps while the quiet sweetness grows as the session goes on.
A handsome, celebratory cake that works on two levels: an attractive Year of the Dragon gift in its festive red wrapper, and a dependable everyday Menghai shu. Ready to drink now and steady to keep, settling further over the coming years.
Tea profile
| Tea type | Shu Pu-erh tea, Ripe Pu-erh, Fermented Chinese tea |
| Taste | Wood, dried dates, gentle sweetness, clean earthy depth (confirm notes) |
| Character | Clean, smooth, balanced |
| Best time | Morning, daytime, everyday, gifting occasions |
| Preparation | Gongfu cha, thermos, Western style |
| Factory | Menghai Tea Factory (Dayi) |
| Year | 2024 (Year of the Dragon) |
| Style | Classic Menghai-style Shu Pu-erh, festive edition |
| Raw material | Yunnan large-leaf material |
| Origin | Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China |
| Format | Traditional tea cake |
| Weight | 357 g |
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Estimate delivery times: 3-5 working days.
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