2020 Zhongcha 7581 Ripe Pu Erh Tea Brick 250g

Since its release in the 70s, the Zhongcha 7581 brick has become a classic, must-try ripe pu erh tea for every pu erh lover.

Wood and Buttershotch Sweetness

The material used for this tea comes from the Menghai tea region, known for its high-quality, highly fragrant teas with a rich taste.

It features a pleasant thickness, pronounced woody aroma, and mild earthiness. The long-lasting aftertaste is sweet and reminds one of toffee and butterscotch. Thanks to its high viscosity, the fragrance lingers in both the mouth and the cup. At the same time, the optimal aging in the original, unopened packaging box allowed the tea to become mellow and smooth, without any dryness or bitterness.

7581 Explained

The string of numbers "7581" is a classic example of the pu erh tea numbering system:

• "75" represents the year the recipe was created (1975);
• "8" refers to the grade of leaves used for this tea:
• "1" is the code for the Kunming Tea Factory.

A Piece of History

The Kunming Tea Factory originally developed this tea, which was a significant part of the first large-scale production of ripe pu erh bricks. Its popularity helped establish ripe pu erh as a daily drink, and the batches produced in the 1980s and 1990s are now highly sought after.

After a pause in production between 1996 and 2005, the Zhongcha brand revived the 7581 recipe. This tea proudly carries the name and tradition of those early batches from the last century, serving as a direct link to one of the most iconic teas in pu erh history. Overall, if you appreciate history, traditions, and tea, this classic ripe pu erh is a must-have.