{"product_id":"2013-material-2017-pressed-menghai-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-357g","title":"2013 Material \/ 2017 Pressing Menghai Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g Aged Shou Puer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2013 Material \/ 2017 Pressing Menghai Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA traditional 357g \u003cstrong\u003eripe Pu-erh \/ shou Puer\u003c\/strong\u003e cake from Yunnan in the classic seven-cake format. Known as \u003cstrong\u003e陈年勐海七子饼\u003c\/strong\u003e, it uses \u003cstrong\u003e2013 Yunnan large-leaf tea material\u003c\/strong\u003e that was \u003cstrong\u003epressed in 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a clear dual-date story for aged-tea drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2013 refers to the tea material, while 2017 refers to the pressing date.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeping both dates visible makes the product easier to understand and more useful for Pu-erh buyers comparing material age, pressing year and storage history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe Pu-erh \/ Shou Puer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressing year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 357g per cake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yunnan large-leaf tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Menghai-style ripe Pu-erh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional compressed seven-cake Pu-erh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gongfu brewing, after-meal tea, aged-tea exploration, gifting and tea-room display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cake is tightly and cleanly compressed, with a mature aroma, red-bright liquor, smooth mouthfeel and lingering aged character. In the cup, this style of aged ripe Pu-erh can show \u003cstrong\u003edark wood, date, cocoa, walnut, mellow earth, dried fruit and gentle sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e. Water, storage and brewing strength will influence how much sweetness, woodiness and fermented depth you taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGongfu style\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse around \u003cstrong\u003e6–8g per 100ml\u003c\/strong\u003e in a porcelain gaiwan or small teapot. Use \u003cstrong\u003e95–100°C \/ 203–212°F\u003c\/strong\u003e water. Give the tea one or two very quick rinses to warm the leaf and help the compressed cake open. Start with infusions of roughly \u003cstrong\u003e10–15 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e, then lengthen gradually as the tea relaxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEasy teapot style\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse around \u003cstrong\u003e4–5g per 250ml\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rinse briefly, then steep for about \u003cstrong\u003e2–4 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Re-steep while the liquor remains aromatic and satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Drink It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon and after meals\u003c\/strong\u003e are easy choices because the darker, rounded profile sits naturally beside richer foods. Morning after breakfast also works well. Ripe Pu-erh contains caffeine, so caffeine-sensitive drinkers should keep stronger sessions earlier in the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair with dim sum, roast duck, char siu, braised mushrooms, roasted nuts, sesame pastries, mooncakes, dark chocolate, caramel desserts or aged cheese. The tea’s mature fermented depth works especially well with savoury, roasted and gently sweet foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTea-Room Display \u0026amp; Interior Styling\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cream wrapper, traditional round shape and bamboo-wrapped presentation suit both classical Chinese interiors and modern East-meets-West styling. Display the \u003cstrong\u003ewrapped cake\u003c\/strong\u003e upright on a dark-wood stand beside a clay teapot, porcelain gaiwan or bamboo tea tray. For a contemporary room, combine it with walnut wood, linen, stoneware and restrained bronze accents. Keep the tea away from direct sunlight, steam, perfume, incense and kitchen grease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGifting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dated 357g ripe Pu-erh cake makes a substantial gift for tea drinkers, parents, hosts, colleagues, business clients and people exploring aged Chinese tea. It also suits Lunar New Year, Mid-Autumn gifting, housewarmings and milestone occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore away from light, moisture and foreign odours, with clean ventilation and stable conditions. Ripe Pu-erh can continue to mellow in storage, and the combination of older tea material with a later pressing date gives this cake a distinctive aging story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollecting view:\u003c\/strong\u003e the dual-date profile—2013 material and 2017 pressing—adds interest for aged-tea drinkers because it clearly separates leaf age from cake formation. Provenance, storage and condition remain central to how collectors evaluate a mature Pu-erh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this raw or ripe Pu-erh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is ripe Pu-erh, also called shou Puer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this a 2013 tea cake?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt uses 2013 tea material and was pressed into cake form in 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does “2017 pressing” mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt means the tea material was compressed into the 357g cake format in 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Menghai-style ripe Pu-erh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMenghai is strongly associated with Yunnan Pu-erh production. This style uses Yunnan large-leaf material and fermentation to build a dark, smooth and mellow profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShould I rinse the cake before brewing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. One or two quick hot-water rinses are commonly used for compressed ripe Pu-erh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat teaware works best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA porcelain gaiwan gives a neutral reference. A seasoned clay pot can emphasize warmth and body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I break a 357g cake?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsert a tea pick gently from the edge and lift layered sections rather than forcing the tool straight through the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I drink it after dinner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, though caffeine-sensitive drinkers may prefer a lighter brew or an earlier session.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this a good gift for an experienced tea drinker?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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