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Yunnan Ripe (Shou) Pu-erh Loose Leaf Tea

Dark, earthy, ready now. The pu-erh that skips the five-year wait.

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Form

Loose leaf

Leaf

Pu-erh

Brew temp

212°F

Steep time

3-5 min

The verdict

Where this pick fits.

Shou pu-erh from Yunnan — wet-piled at the factory, ready to drink today. Dark, earthy, smooth, with a sweetness that builds over three steeps. No aging required. The pu-erh for people who want the flavor profile without the five-year commitment of a raw cake.

Dark, earthy, ready now. The pu-erh that skips the five-year wait. It earned its spot in our lineup by solving the stage it's supposed to solve — without pretending to solve every stage after it.

Quick take

  • Best for: after dinner, earthy comfort, daily pu-erh
  • Format: Loose leaf
  • Leaf: Pu-erh
  • Caffeine: medium

Best for

Where it earns its keep.

  • · after dinner
  • · earthy comfort
  • · daily pu-erh

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