Product Description
This 2023 Rainforest Ancient Tree Ripe Pu-erh Tea comes from Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, and offers the deep, smooth character tea drinkers look for in a well-made ripe pu-erh. It has the grounded, mellow profile associated with aged-style pu-erh tea, with a naturally rich cup and a warm, comforting finish.
BESTLEAFTEA established a long-term partnership with Yunnan Rain Forest Tea Group to bring this pu-erh tea to U.S. customers. The tea is selected with a focus on food safety, careful sourcing, and quality from a safe, hygienic, and standardized production factory.
Tea Story
In May 2024, the BESTLEAFTEA team traveled to the ancient tea mountains of Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, to visit the ancient tea gardens and experience the environment where these leaves are grown. Despite wind and rain, the team crossed rugged mountain roads and babbling streams to find ancient tea trees hidden deep in the mountains.
The four-hour hike led through valleys filled with birdsong and flowers, mist-shrouded forests, verdant meadows, and dense ancient tea trees. Along the way, the team saw the tea-making process at a safe, hygienic, and standardized production factory and strengthened their commitment to bringing carefully sourced tea to customers in the United States.
Key Features
- 2023 harvest ripe pu-erh tea from Xishuangbanna, Yunnan
- Ancient tree tea character with a smooth, mellow profile
- 357g loose leaf pu-erh cake format
- Selected through a long-term partnership with Yunnan Rain Forest Tea Group
- Sourced with a focus on food safety, quality, and hygienic production
Flavor Profile
- Aroma: Deep, earthy, and warm
- Taste: Smooth, mellow, and rich
- Finish: Comforting, rounded, and lingering
Who This Tea Is For
- Ripe pu-erh drinkers who enjoy a smooth, grounded cup
- Loose leaf tea fans who appreciate tea from Yunnan
- Daily drinkers looking for a mellow tea with depth
- Tea lovers who enjoy traditional pu-erh character
Q&A
What is 2023 Rainforest Ancient Tree Ripe Pu-erh Tea 357g?
This is a ripe pu-erh tea from Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, made in a 357g loose leaf cake format. It has the smooth, mellow profile that ripe pu-erh is known for.
What does this tea taste like?
It tastes smooth, mellow, rich, and naturally earthy, with a warm finish. Ripe pu-erh is often appreciated for its rounded body and calm, satisfying cup.
Does this tea contain caffeine?
Yes. Pu-erh tea naturally contains caffeine, and the strength can vary depending on how much leaf you use and how long you steep it.
Is this tea bitter?
Ripe pu-erh is usually low in bitterness when brewed with the right water temperature and steep time. A shorter steep helps keep the cup smooth and balanced.
How many times can I steep this tea?
You can usually steep ripe pu-erh several times. Later 7-8 infusions tend to become softer and lighter while keeping a pleasant depth.
What's the difference between loose leaf and tea bags?
Loose leaf tea gives the leaves more room to open, which often brings fuller aroma and flavor. Tea bags are more convenient, while loose leaf usually offers a richer brewing experience.
How long does shipping take?
Orders usually ship within 1-3 business days.
Where do you ship from?
We ship from California, USA.
Brewing Instructions
Quick Brewing Guide
| Water temperature | 205°F / 96°C |
| Tea amount | 5-7 g per 150 ml |
| Steep time | 10-20 seconds for the first infusion |
| Infusions | 5-8 times |
Gongfu brewing is the best starting point for ripe pu-erh. Use boiling water, short infusions, and rinse the leaves quickly before the first steep.