2016 Dayi Wukong 'The Monkey King' Ripe Pu Erh Tea Cake 100g
2016 Dayi Wukong 'The Monkey King' Ripe Pu Erh Tea Cake 100g
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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
Origin
- Year: 2016
- 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 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
Shipping, Returns & Payment Methods
Delivery time: EU delivery takes 1–10 days. For country-specific estimates, please see the Shipping Info page at the bottom of our website.
No import taxes: We ship from our EU warehouse. Customers in the EU will not be charged import taxes upon delivery. All applicable taxes are included in our prices.
Free shipping: From €65 to the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, and Ireland. From €85 to most other EU countries and the UK.
Returns: We offer a 30-day return period.
How this ripe pu erh tea is made
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Picking
Tea leaves are hand-picked in the morning.
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Withering
The leaves are spread on bamboo trays to wither.
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Fixation
The withered leaves are heated to halt oxidation.
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Rolling
Tea leaves are rolled to release their aroma.
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Sun drying
Rolled leaves are spread on bamboo mats to sun-dry.
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Fermentation
The leaves are post-fermented in a controlled environment.
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Pressing
The post fermented tea is steamed & compressed.
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Packaging
The compressed tea is wrapped in paper & packed in boxes.
