2020 Zhongcha 7581 Ripe Pu Erh Tea Brick 250g
2020 Zhongcha 7581 Ripe Pu Erh Tea Brick 250g
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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.
Origin
Origin
- Brand: Zhongcha
- Series: 7581
- Year: 2020
- Origin: Mengku
- Tea type: ripe pu erh
- Tea type: ripe pu erh
- Shape: tea brick (zhuan cha)
- Weight: 250g
How to Steep
How to Steep
How to steep the Zhongcha 7581 ripe pu erh brick?
There are two methods to prepare this pu erh tea brick :
Gongfu brewing
Brew 5 gram with 100 ml of water at 100 °C. Steep for 15 seconds for the first steep. Reduce the steeping time to 5 seconds for the 2-4 steep. 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 2-3 minutes and add 1 minutes 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.
