7592 Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake 2014 - 357g Menghai Classic Recipe

Premium 2014 "7592" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake - 357g Menghai Tea Factory Classic Recipe

Experience the art of traditional tea blending with this 2014 vintage "7592" Ripe Pu-erh Cake (勐海茶厂7592配方). This 357g pressed cake represents a classic Menghai Tea Factory recipe, carefully crafted with select tea leaves that have undergone perfect fermentation and over a decade of natural aging. The tea offers smooth, earthy, woody character with hints of sweetness and aged aroma - a masterfully blended aged tea that embodies the excellence of Menghai's legendary recipes.

7592 Recipe - Menghai Tea Factory Classic

The "7592" recipe is one of Menghai Tea Factory's (勐海茶厂) most celebrated and consistent ripe pu-erh formulations. The recipe number follows the traditional naming system: "75" indicates the recipe was created in 1975, "9" represents the grade of tea leaves used (grade 9, indicating a blend with some mature leaves for depth), and "2" identifies Menghai Tea Factory as the producer. This classic recipe is known for its balanced character, reliable quality, and excellent aging potential.

2014 Vintage - Over 10 Years of Aging

Pressed in 2014, this tea has undergone over 10 years of natural aging, developing remarkable smoothness, complexity, and depth. The aging process has mellowed any rough edges from fermentation, creating a tea with refined character and harmonious flavor. The tea is at an excellent drinking stage while continuing to improve with further aging.

Menghai Tea Factory Heritage

Menghai Tea Factory is one of the most prestigious and historic pu-erh producers, established in 1940 in Menghai County, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province. The factory is renowned for creating many of the most famous pu-erh recipes and maintaining consistent quality across decades. A tea from Menghai Tea Factory carries the weight of tradition and expertise.

Distinctive Flavor Profile

The flavor profile is smooth, earthy, and woody with hints of sweetness and aged aroma. The tea offers rich earthy depth characteristic of ripe pu-erh, woody and forest floor notes from aging, honeyed sweetness that balances the earthiness, smooth, full-bodied mouthfeel, and a clean, lingering finish. The tea is well-balanced and approachable, making it perfect for both pu-erh enthusiasts and those new to aged teas.

357g Standard Cake Format

The tea is pressed into the traditional 357g cake (also called a "bing" or disc), the standard size for pu-erh cakes. This format is ideal for aging, sharing, and breaking off portions for brewing while keeping the rest of the cake intact.

Health Benefits

Ripe pu-erh tea offers comprehensive wellness support. The tea aids digestion and soothes the stomach, supports weight management and metabolism, helps reduce cholesterol levels, provides warming and comforting effects, promotes gut health with beneficial microorganisms, and offers antioxidant protection. Ripe pu-erh is particularly valued for its digestive benefits.

Key Features:

Tea Type: Ripe Pu-erh (Shou Pu-erh 熟普洱) - Pressed Cake
Recipe: "7592" - Classic Menghai Tea Factory formula
Vintage: 2014 (over 10 years aged)
Weight: 357 grams (standard cake)
Producer: Menghai Tea Factory (勐海茶厂)
Origin: Menghai County, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China
Recipe History: Created in 1975; over 45 years of proven excellence
Leaf Grade: Grade 9 blend (balanced mix for depth and character)
Flavor Profile: Smooth, earthy, woody, honeyed sweetness, aged aroma
Character: Rich, balanced, full-bodied
Aging Status: Excellent drinking stage; continues to improve

Brewing Guide:

Preparation: Break off 5-7 grams from the cake using a pu-erh knife or pick
Tea Amount: 5-7 grams per 150ml (adjust to taste)
Water Temperature: 95-100°C (203-212°F) - boiling water recommended
Rinse: Quick 5-second rinse to awaken the leaves, discard this infusion
First Infusion: 10-20 seconds
Subsequent Infusions: Can be re-steeped 8-12 times, increasing time by 5-10 seconds each
Teaware: Yixing clay teapot or gaiwan recommended for gongfu brewing
Alternative: Can be brewed Western-style in a teapot for 3-5 minutes