2001 Menghai “Yellow Label” Aged Pu-erh Ripe Tea Cake – Camphor Aroma, Smooth & Rich Finish (357g)

Product Description

A classic 2001 Menghai Tea Factory “Yellow Label” Pu-erh ripe tea cake, pressed in the traditional 357g Seven Sons cake format.

Over more than two decades of natural aging, the tea has fully transformed from its early fermentation stage into a clean, stable, and deeply mellow aged Pu-erh profile.

The dry leaves are slightly oily and well-formed, showing clear signs of long-term storage evolution. The tea liquor is a deep red, clear and bright, with a smooth and rounded mouthfeel.

The aroma is warm and refined, with a distinctive camphor-like aged character layered over a soft woody sweetness. The taste is rich but not heavy, smooth without bitterness, and leaves a long, gentle sweet finish in the throat.

Suitable for daily drinking, tea storage collectors, or anyone who enjoys well-aged Chinese Pu-erh with depth and character.

Limited availability.

Key Features
2001 vintage Menghai Tea Factory “Yellow Label” classic
Aged ripe Pu-erh (Shou Pu-erh), naturally stored over time
Distinct camphor-like aged aroma developed through long fermentation
Smooth, mellow, and thick liquor with no harshness
Well-balanced daily drinking or collection-grade aged tea

Brewing Guidance

Tea amount: 5–7g per 100ml gaiwan or teapot
Water temperature: 95–100°C (203–212°F)

Rinse: Quick rinse 5 seconds before brewing

Steeping times:

1–3 infusions: 10–15 seconds
4–6 infusions: 15–25 seconds
7+ infusions: 30–45 seconds or longer

Can be steeped multiple times. Flavor becomes smoother, deeper, and sweeter with each infusion.