About 2016 Emperor's Royal Pu'erh Ripe Tea Cake 357g

Our 2016 Emperor’s Royal Pu’er Riped Cake uses sun-dried Shaiqinmao tea leaves (Yunnan big-leaf variety). It is produced by Biming Tea Factory in Menghai County, Yunnan.

This tea is made from the most delicate buds of wild tea trees. The mouthfeel is smooth and the flavour is mellow and earthy with a hint of plum; because it has been aged for several years, the tea also has a special, light Chen fragrance. The tea soup is pure and clear, dark wine-red to amber in colour.

Appearance & Taste

2016 Emperor’s Royal Pu’erh Ripe Tea Cake 357g

This tea is made from the most delicate buds of wild tea trees. The mouthfeel is smooth and the flavour is mellow and earthy with a hint of plum; because it has been aged for several years, the tea also has a special, light Chen fragrance. The tea soup is pure and clear, dark wine-red to amber in colour.

Taste: Earthy, Sweet, Woody

Brewing Guide

Tea Cup

2 teaspoon(s)

100°C (125ml)

3-4 mins

Enjoy!

Glass

4 tsp

100°C (250ml)

3-4 mins

Enjoy!

Teapot

8 tsp

100°C (500ml)

3-4 mins

Enjoy!

Kongfu Style

For simple glass vessel / teapot brewing:

You can brew less tea leaves with more hot water for longer brewing time. Use 2 teaspoons of the tea for 125ml teacup, 4 teaspoons for 250ml glass or 8 teaspoons for 500ml teapot. Using 100°C hot water to infuse tea leaves for around 3-4 minutes. Re-steep for around 6-7 times. Adjust it according to personal taste.

For Gongfu Style: (Recommend using (Yixing) Clay Teapot and Gaiwan)

-Detailed processes:

Warm the Gaiwan/tiny teapot with hot water; discard the water afterwards
Add 1g Pu’er tea for every 50ml of water (recommend 7g-10g tea leaves, adjust by personal taste)
Pour hot water (100 °C) into the clay teapot / Gaiwan, tilt it, slowly rotating it two times and quickly discard the water (this step is for waking up tea leaves and stimulating the special aroma of the Pu’er tea)
Refill clay teapot/Gaiwan with hot water
Infuse tea for around 10s – 20s for first brew, extending extra 20s infusion time for the following brew.
Pour the steeped tea into serving cup and divided into small teacups and serve
Repeat 8-15 times depends on personal taste.

Origin

Originating from Menghai County – recognised as Pu’er tea’s spiritual home and China’s earliest tea-growing region – this tea benefits from an extraordinary natural environment. The landscape is home to ancient tea trees, including a wild specimen aged 1,700 years. Leaves harvested from these venerable trees are known as ‘wild arbour’.

The region enjoys a unique climate blending tropical and subtropical elements, influenced by southwest monsoon patterns. While annual temperature variations remain minimal, daily fluctuations are significant. Climate zones shift from northern tropical to subtropical based on elevation. Key climatic data includes an average temperature of 18.7°C, approximately 2,088 hours of annual sunshine, 1,341mm of yearly precipitation, and roughly 32 frost days per year. Notably, fog blankets the area for 107 to 160 days annually.

The terrain features deep, well-aerated, nutrient-rich soil with slight acidity and excellent drainage properties. Soil varieties present include red, yellow, and lateritic types, with pH levels ranging between 4 and 6. This combination of climatic and geological factors creates ideal growing conditions for Pu’er tea cultivation.

Origin: Yunnan

11 reviews for 2016 Emperor’s Royal Pu’erh Ripe Tea Cake 357g

Rated 5 out of 5

Ethan – 10/05/2026

Plum undertones make this one special.
Rated 5 out of 5

Maya P. – 06/04/2026

Deep, earthy, with this wine-like quality. Absolutely gorgeous
Rated 4 out of 5

Eleanor T. – 20/03/2026

I’m normally intimidated by aged teas, but this one welcomed me in. The earthy, plum undertones feel grounding without being heavy. My afternoon ritual now involves sitting in my garden with this and just being present. The amber colour is gorgeous in sunlight.
Rated 5 out of 5

Zara M. – 19/03/2026

The plum note caught me off guard in the best way. Aged beautifully.
Rated 5 out of 5

Ella J. – 30/12/2025

So smooth and earthy with a lovely hint of plum, this Pu’erh is just perfect for a relaxing afternoon.
Rated 5 out of 5

Ruby C. – 14/11/2025

Best ripe pu-erh I’ve ever tasted so smooth with a rich plum and earthy undertone absolutely fantastic
Rated 4 out of 5

Joshua – 22/04/2021

This tea cake is great value for money. It has a fruity taste that is so easy to drink.
Rated 4 out of 5

Ali – 05/03/2021

Peachy and fresh, you can really taste the sunshine in this tea! A lovely afternoon pot to curl up with.
Rated 5 out of 5

Maddison – 07/02/2021

Great value and great flavour – kind of fruity. I could easily get addicted to this tea.
Rated 5 out of 5

Levi K. – 17/01/2021

Wonderful tea with a complex and strong flavour. Excellent on the palette and all my friends love it.
Rated 5 out of 5

Brianna F. – 11/11/2020

Being beautifully dried by the sun preserves this stunning tasting tea, full of stone fruit characters. Thoroughly enjoyable