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2022 Dayi Wukong 'The Monkey King' Ripe Pu Erh Tea Cake 100g

2022 Dayi Wukong 'The Monkey King' Ripe Pu Erh Tea Cake 100g

€17,50 EUR
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This Dayi "Wukong" Monkey zodiac commemorative ripe pu erh tea cake (100g) is a limited-edition collector's masterpiece meticulously crafted by Dayi Tea for the Fire Monkey Year.

More than just a premium pu erh tea, it embodies the profound culture of the Chinese zodiac and the legendary spirit of the "Great Sage Equal to Heaven," Sun Wukong (the Monkey King).

Upholding Dayi's signature "Menghai Flavor," it's crafted from premium Yunnan large-leaf sun-dried green tea raw material using Dayi's unique "pile-fermentation" technique. The cake is pressed to optimal density, showcasing clear, intact leaves and visible golden tips.

Produced as a ripe Pu'er, years of natural aging have mellowed its character. The liquor brews to a radiant, ruby-red clarity. The taste is rich, smooth, and sweet, with a full-bodied, woody flavor. Comfortable on the palate with a pleasant, lingering sweetness (huigan) and mouthwatering effect.

Origin

  • Year: 2022
  • Varietal (cultivar): large leaf Assamica (Da Ye Zhong)
  • Tea region: Menghai
  • Batch: 1601
  • Type: ripe (shu/shou)
  • Brand: Dayi
  • Series/recipe: Wukong (The monkey King)
  • Shape: pu erh tea cake
  • Weight: 100g

How to Steep

How to prepare Dayi Wukong ripe pu erh?

There are 2 methods to prepare this pu erh tea cake:

Gongfu brewing

Brew 5 gram with 100 ml of water at 100°C. Steep for 10 seconds and add 5 seconds for each next infusion.

Western brewing

Steep 3 gram with 500 ml of water at 100 °C. Apply a brewing time of 40 seconds and add 1 minute for each subsequent infusion.

Shipping, Returns & Payment Methods

Delivery time: 1-10 day EU delivery. For estimates per country, please visit the shipping info page at the bottom of our website.

Import taxes?: because we ship from our EU warehouse, you will NOT be charged import taxes upon delivery if you're based in the EU. All taxes are already included in our prices.

Free shipping: available for orders over €59 for The Netherlands/Belgium, €80 for other EU countries (excluding Portugal & Hungary) & UK, and over €100 for other countries.

Returns: orders can be returned for a refund within 30 days. Products should returned in unopened, unused condition.

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How this ripe pu erh tea is made

  • tea processing: tea leaves picking

    Picking

    Tea leaves are hand-picked in the morning.

  • tea processing: withering and drying tea on bamboo trays

    Withering

    The leaves are spread on bamboo trays to wither.

  • Fixation

    The withered leaves are heated to halt oxidation.

  • tea processing: rolling and shaping tea leaves

    Rolling

    Tea leaves are rolled to release their aroma.

  • tea processing: withering and sun drying tea leaves

    Sun drying

    Rolled leaves are spread on bamboo mats to sun-dry.

  • tea processing: fermenting ripe pu erh tea

    Fermentation

    The leaves are post-fermented in a controlled environment.

  • tea processing: stone pressing pu erh tea cakes

    Pressing

    The post fermented tea is steamed & compressed.

  • tea processing: packaging pressed pu erh tea

    Packaging

    The compressed tea is wrapped in paper & packed in boxes.

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