Loose leaf Gardenia Puer ripe puer tea
Steeped cup Gardenia Puer ripe puer tea
Loose leaf Gardenia Puer ripe puer tea
Steeped cup Gardenia Puer ripe puer tea
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Gardenia Puer | Ripe (Shu) Puer Tea

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4.7 (3 reviews)
Size: 2 ounce

We're hoping to source a new lot in the future, but there is no guarantee. 

The high-floral character of the gardenia scenting tames the wild earthiness of the ripe puer. The contrast creates a mild and imaginative mint-like quality with a sugary finish that cleanses instead of clings. 

The ripe puer tea base was originally produced in Puer City of Yunnan Province on April 15, 2013 by Liu Zhao Quan. It was scented three times using wild gardenia flowers by Mr. Wang Bao Zai on May 20, 2023 in Anxi County of Fujian Province. It was scented using a “wet scenting” technique, meaning there was no drying in between scentings as is traditionally done. This allows the scent to thoroughly “soak” into the tea and remain present over many steeps.

Ingredients: puer tea, gardenia flowers

Steeping Instructions

4 grams | 10-12 oz water | 212°F | Steep 4 min.

Number of Cups

2 oz makes 19 cups, 4 oz makes 38 cups, 1 lb makes 151 cups

Ingredients
puer tea, gardenia flowers
Steeping Instructions

Western Steeping Method

Steep 4 grams of tea in 10–12 oz of 212°F (100°C) water for 4 minutes.

Approximate Cups of Tea per Package

This estimate is based on the recommended steeping instructions for this tea. Actual yield will vary depending on your steeping method and personal preference.

2 ounce
Makes about 14 cups of tea
4 ounce
Makes about 28 cups of tea
1 pound
Makes about 113 cups of tea
Tea Type Puer & Dark
Origin China
Tea Style Ripe (Shu) Puer
Sub-origin Yunnan
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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 3 reviews.

Absolutely loved this tea and turned around and bought more. I genuinely hope ya'll can get more of this in the future. The floral taste and smell is great, it's just enough so that you are always aware of it with every sip and every steep. The floral taste and smell definitely hit you first, the taste has a sweetness to it, but it quickly transitions smoothly into the characteristic Pu'erh kind of earthy taste. There's not a lot of the Earthy Fungal taste, but definitely a subtle hint of it in the aftertaste. It's a tea that you can definitely tell the transitions in as you sip it and I really enjoy that. The fragrance and taste are great and very approachable for fans of Pu'erh or fans of lighter teas alike.

Daniel S. 5/5

Gardenia Puer | Ripe (Shu) Puer Tea

Dry leaf has an aroma of a port wine. Wet leaves smell smoky, with a bit of straw and dry erasures. There is a sweet essence about it. There is an earthiness to the brew with just a hint of magnolia.

Susan G. 4/5 Verified

Gardenia Puer | Ripe (Shu) Puer Tea

I love floral teas, and this one is no exception. The flavor is subtle and soothing, as is the aroma. It is a very smooth cup of tea, and I greatly enjoyed it. I don't drink a tremendous amount of puer, so I am happy to have this to add to my regular rotation.

Mandalyn 5/5 Verified

Gardenia Puer | Ripe (Shu) Puer Tea