{"product_id":"bada-young-tree-ripe-pu-er-tea-2017-200g-cake","title":"Bada Young Tree Ripe Pu'er Tea (2017), 200g Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rich and approachable ripe Pu’er from Bada Mountain’s Manmai village—offering smooth cocoa, vanilla, and mineral depth sourced from 1980s-era young trees in natural, remote gardens near the Myanmar border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description product-description\" data-model=\"XLite\\Model\\Product\" data-identifier=\"64839\" data-property=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2017 Bada Young Tree Ripe Pu'er is a creamy, mineral-rich shou pu’er that delivers impressive character and drinkability without stretching the budget. Harvested from 1980s-era young trees in the remote Bulang village of Mànmài on Bada Mountain, this tea is cultivated in naturally managed (shēngtài) gardens near the Myanmar border. The gardens are overseen by Nán Hé, a close friend of producer Dá É, and reflect an ongoing commitment to clean, ecological tea practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManmai village, home to just over 100 Bulang families, is situated in western Menghai County in Yunnan’s Xishuangbanna region—an area prized for its bold, grounding teas. While this tea is classified as “young tree” material, it far outpaces expectations in both depth and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtle woodiness, dry cocoa, and earth with hints of sweet vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy and smooth with notes of cocoa puff, vanilla bean, and damp stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round and rich with underlying cooling sensations and mineral clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and clean with iron-like mineral undertones and a touch of sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Craft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manmai village, Bada Mountain, Menghai County, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthnic Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulang minority village (approx. 100 families)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural “shēngtài” gardens, planted in the 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional pile-fermented (wo dui) ripe Pu’er\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Relationship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Material managed by Nán Hé, long-time friend of producer Dá É\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original teacake wrapper by Rosy Kirby of Lost Mountain Prints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 4–5g per 250ml at 95–100°C. Rinse briefly. Steep 2–4 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGong Fu Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 6–7g in a 100–120ml gaiwan. Rinse once. Steep 10–15 seconds to start, increasing time gradually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Vessels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unglazed clay (e.g. Yixing), porcelain, or glazed ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It’s Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea delivers cozy comfort and complexity with a clear, mineral-driven finish—making it ideal for long sessions or daily drinking. The natural gardens, connection to the Bulang community, and thoughtful production by a trusted producer all come together in a shou that drinks far above its price point. Ideal for ripe Pu’er newcomers and seasoned drinkers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTCM Herb Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Camellia sinensis (post-fermented)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e (Shú Chá)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, earthy, mellow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTCM Functions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warms the Spleen and Stomach, transforms Dampness, aids digestion, and promotes circulation of Qi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally used to support digestion after heavy or greasy meals, and for addressing Spleen Qi deficiency with symptoms such as bloating, loose stools, or fatigue. 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