Wu Kong Shu Pu-erh (Ripe Pu-erh) Tea 2016, 100g | Dayi (Menghai Tea Factory)
Description
A collectible ripe pu-erh from Dayi, pressed by the legendary Menghai Tea Factory and named Wu Kong after the Monkey King of the classic novel Journey to the West, a fitting tribute for its 2016 release in the Year of the Monkey. A compact 100 g cake of well-aged shu, made to be kept, gifted and enjoyed.
With around a decade of age behind it, this is ripe pu-erh at its most comfortable. The early pile-ferment edge is long gone, leaving a clean, deep cup led by notes of aged wood, dried dates and a warm, natural sweetness. The character is smooth and grounded, with none of the rough notes sometimes found in younger shu.
The liquor is deep mahogany-red, thick and glossy, with a soft, silky texture that fills the mouth. Across infusions it stays remarkably stable, holding its depth through many steeps while the sweetness rounds out and lingers in a clean, mellow finish.
A piece that works on two levels: a meaningful Monkey-year collectible with a name drawn from one of China's best-loved legends, and a genuinely well-aged Menghai shu ready to drink today. Equally at home in a focused gongfu session or a thermos for the working day.
Tea profile
| Tea type | Shu Pu-erh tea, Ripe Pu-erh, Fermented Chinese tea |
| Taste | Aged wood, dried dates, warm natural sweetness, clean earthy depth |
| Character | Smooth, deep, well-aged |
| Best time | Daytime, evening, everyday, gifting occasions |
| Preparation | Gongfu cha, thermos, Western style |
| Factory | Menghai Tea Factory (Dayi) |
| Year | 2016 (Year of the Monkey) |
| Raw material | Yunnan large-leaf material |
| Aging potential | Already well-aged, stable to keep |
| Format | Traditional tea cake |
| Weight | 100 g |
Estimate delivery times: 3-5 working days.
Use code "WELCOME10" for discount 10% on your first order.
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