{"product_id":"wu-kong-shu-pu-erh-2016-100g-dayi","title":"Wu Kong Shu Pu-erh (Ripe Pu-erh) Tea 2016, 100g | Dayi (Menghai Tea Factory)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA collectible ripe pu-erh from Dayi, pressed by the legendary Menghai Tea Factory and named Wu Kong (悟空) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShu Pu-erh tea, Ripe Pu-erh, Fermented Chinese tea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAged wood, dried dates, warm natural sweetness, clean earthy depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth, deep, well-aged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMorning, daytime, everyday, gifting occasions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGongfu cha, thermos, Western style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMenghai Tea Factory (Dayi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2016 (Year of the Monkey)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYunnan large-leaf material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlready well-aged, stable to keep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional tea cake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/teacha.store\/en\/blogs\/tea-journal\/how-to-brew-chinese-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn how to brew Chinese tea and gongfu cha properly to get the best flavour and aroma.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e🍃 \u003cstrong\u003eNew to pu-erh?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/teacha.store\/en\/blogs\/tea-journal\/shu-puerh-vs-sheng-puerh-difference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn the difference between Shu Pu-erh and Sheng Pu-erh and find the pu-erh that suits your taste.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"gaba king","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63759786246521,"sku":"GB-Shu-02","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3616\/2681\/files\/wu-kong-shu-pu-erh-2016-dayi.webp?v=1781466332","url":"https:\/\/teacha.store\/en\/products\/wu-kong-shu-pu-erh-2016-100g-dayi","provider":"TeaCha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}