Q:  What happens when you take 10 year old raw pu-erh mao cha from Jinggu area old tea trees and then wet pile with the utmost care? 

A:  You get an incredibly rich and thick ripe tea with a totally unique taste, aroma, and feeling!

Just get a sample and try this!

Brewing guide

Gongfu (recommended)

• 6–7 grams per 100 ml
• 100 °C
• Two quick rinses recommended, especially in 2026
• Start with 8–10 second infusions and lengthen gradually
• Expect 8–10 infusions with strong, even character

Western

• 4–5 grams per 300 ml
• 100 °C for 3–4 minutes
• Re-steep 2–3 times

Thermos style

• 1–1.5 grams per 100 ml
• Use boiling water and steep for 30-60 minutes

In Summary

• Name: 2026 Yunnan Sourcing "Fire Horse" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake
• Region: Jinggu County (Simao)
• Harvest year: 2016
• Wet pile: late 2025
• Pressing Date: May 10th, 2026
• Net weight: 357 grams per cake
• Packaging: matching gift box included
• Production Quantity: 280 cakes
• Gift Box and Wrapper Packaging: Design by Марічка Владимир

Each cake comes in a free matching gift box that features the full uncropped illustration by the artist. The matching gift box is not available for purchase separately. NOTE: If the gift box arrives with creases or cosmetic blemishes we cannot provide a free replacement.

This tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission click on this link.