{"title":"Dayi Puerh Tea — Iconic Recipes, Dry-Stored in Xi'an","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1940 as the legendary Menghai Tea Factory,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaetea (大益 - Dayi)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the undisputed titan of the Pu-erh world. Creator of the industry’s most celebrated raw (sheng) and ripe (shou) recipes, Dayi represents the golden standard of Pu-erh blending and fermentation craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt OrientaLeaf, we believe that legendary tea deserves legendary patience. Every Dayi cake, brick, and tuocha in our collection has been aged in our pristine\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/pages\/xi-an-dry-storage\"\u003eXi'an Dry Storage\u003c\/a\u003e. The moderate, naturally dry inland climate of ancient Xi'an allows these bold, structured teas to transform slowly and cleanly—preserving their vibrant origin character and sweet depth without a trace of musty \"storage taste\" (仓味 -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ecāng wèi\u003c\/em\u003e). Discover the pure, unhurried essence of China's most historic Pu-erh brand.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2021-dayi-guanchao-raw-puerh-batch-2101","title":"2021 Dayi Guanchao Raw Puerh Tea Batch 2101 - Dry Stored","description":"\u003cp\u003e2021大益观潮生普洱茶2101批次\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed after the imagery of watching tides — tea leaves rolling in water like surging waves, stirring passion as they rise and calm as they settle. \"Guanchao 观潮\" invites the drinker to find stillness within movement, much like observing the rhythm of the ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in September 2021, this tea has been naturally aged in our Xi'an dry warehouse since factory dispatch. As a relatively young raw puerh, it remains in the early stages of its transformation journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liquor presents a clean, refreshing character with distinct dry-storage qualities. Prominent floral and fruity notes lead into a pleasing, approachable taste — making it an excellent entry point for those exploring aged raw puerh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 39.1876px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 10.788%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 13.0978%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBatch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 36.1277%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 35.1169%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eName\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.788%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 13.0978%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e2101\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.1277%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eRaw Puerh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.1169%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eGuanchao (观潮)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e357g cake, 30g sample\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMenghai Tea Factory (勐海茶厂)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStored in our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/pages\/xi-an-dry-storage\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eXi'an dry storage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esince dispatch from the factory, under natural storage conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"大益","offers":[{"title":"30g Sample","offer_id":58213045403951,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"357g Cake","offer_id":58213045436719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/02-2021-dayi-guanchao-raw-puerh-tea-cake-front-wrapper.jpg?v=1784174610"},{"product_id":"2021-dayi-mi-xiang-raw-puerh-batch-2101","title":"2021 Dayi \"Mi Xiang\" Raw Puerh Tea Batch 2101 - Dry Stored","description":"\u003cp\u003e2021大益蜜香生普洱茶2101批次\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Mi Xiang\" — meaning \"honey fragrance\" — draws its name from the tea's most defining character. Like the first warmth of sunlight breaking through morning mist, or the gentle drift of clouds across a mountain sky, this tea captures a sense of natural ease. It is a quiet celebration of the elements: the warmth of sunshine, the freedom of mountain winds, the unhurried grace of floating clouds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 2021 as batch 2101 by Menghai Tea Factory, this raw puerh cake has been naturally aged in our Xi'an dry storage since dispatch from the factory. Made from Yunnan large-leaf sun-dried maocha, it follows the traditional Dayi production techniques recognized on China's National Intangible Cultural Heritage list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cake is round, full, and well-pressed with moderate tightness. The tea strands are clear and plump, displaying a vigorous character; the color is yellowish-green with thick, prominent buds — a portrait of vitality. The liquor is bright orange-yellow, clear and luminous. The aroma is dominated by a rich honey fragrance, accompanied by delicate floral notes. On the palate, it is mellow and full-bodied, with the honey-floral character taking center stage and a well-balanced structure. Bittersweet in harmony, the finish carries a lasting honey sweetness. 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The recipe code \"7542\" denotes the year of creation (1975), the comprehensive grade of tea leaves used (grade 4), and the producing factory (Menghai Tea Factory, code 2). Widely regarded as the benchmark for evaluating raw puerh quality, the 7542 has been in continuous production for over four decades and remains the highest-volume raw puerh in Menghai Tea Factory's lineup. The Classic 7542 series in 150g format carries forward the same benchmark recipe in a smaller, more accessible cake size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in 2020 at Menghai Tea Factory in Yunnan, China, using Yunnan large-leaf sun-dried tea as raw material. The tea has been stored in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/pages\/xi-an-dry-storage\"\u003eXi'an dry storage\u003c\/a\u003e since dispatch from the factory, under natural storage conditions. Offered in a 150g cake with regular cotton paper wrapper, it provides an accessible entry point to experience the legendary 7542 recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 7542 recipe uses vigorous tea leaves as the core structure with tender buds covering the surface, achieving a balanced grade-4 composition. The dry leaves show a yellowish-green hue with dark luster and visible downy buds. The liquor is golden bright, resembling beeswax, with a persistent floral and fruity aroma. On the palate, the tea is mellow with a slight astringency that gives way to a lasting sweet aftertaste (huí gān) and continued salivation (shēng jīn). 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The recipe code \"7532\" denotes its creation year (1975), the recipe number (3), and the Menghai Tea Factory identifier (2). Since batch production began in the 1980s, 7532 has been positioned as a premium raw puerh for everyday drinking. Unlike the widely produced 7542, 7532 is not made every year, and its production volume is significantly lower — making it a rarer find among Dayi's standard recipes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBatch 1601 was produced in 2016 and made its debut at the Guangzhou Tea Expo on November 24, 2016. Since then, the tea has been naturally aged under dry storage conditions, developing greater depth and complexity over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted by blending tender and robust tea leaves, the 1601 batch displays tightly rolled strips with prominent buds. The liquor is bright and clear. On the palate, the tea is mellow and full-bodied, with a pure, upright aroma and a pronounced sweet aftertaste. 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Created in 1975 when the factory mastered the wo-dui (渥堆, pile fermentation) technique, it became the factory's first standard ripe puerh product upon the official introduction of the recipe numbering system in 1976. The recipe code \"7572\" denotes its creation year (1975), the main material grade (7), and the Menghai Tea Factory identifier (2). Using grade 7 robust tea leaves as the primary material with golden tips for the surface layer, 7572 has been in continuous production for over four decades. It is widely regarded as \"the benchmark for evaluating ripe puerh quality\" and is often recommended as the first ripe puerh for those learning to appreciate the category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in 2006, this tea spans batches 601 through 612. \u003cem\u003eBatches 601–608 feature coffee-colored wrappers, while batches 609–612 use red wrappers\u003c\/em\u003e. The specific batch is randomly assigned from available stock. 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The recipe code \"7572\" denotes its creation year (1975), the main material grade (7), and the Menghai Tea Factory identifier (2). Using grade 7 robust tea leaves as the primary material with golden tips for the surface layer, 7572 has been in continuous production for over four decades. It is widely regarded as \"the benchmark for evaluating ripe puerh quality\" and is often recommended as the first ripe puerh for those learning to appreciate the category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBatch 2201 was released in 2022 as the first 7572 production of that year. The tea has been stored in our Xi'an dry storage since dispatch from the factory, under natural storage conditions that allow its character to develop steadily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea yields a reddish-brown liquor with a rich caramel aroma and pronounced sweet fragrance. On the palate, it is mellow and full-bodied — sweet, smooth, and viscous, with the distinctive Menghai character evident throughout. 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But time does the work that recipe alone cannot. The 1901 batch is the same 7572 formulation — the same 1975-origin blend of golden-tip facing leaves over a grade-7 heart, fermented under the same Menghai protocols — yet what reaches the cup is a different tea entirely. The difference is not in the formula. It is in what happened between the pressing and the pour. This is a tea that entered the warehouse in October 2019 and has been resting ever since, not in the humid south where most puerh ages quickly, but in the dry, temperate climate of Xi'an — a city in China's northern interior where summers are warm and winters are cold, and the air, crucially, stays dry year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage shapes puerh as much as fermentation does, and location decides the direction. Most aged puerh on the market carries the imprint of Guangdong or Hong Kong storage: high ambient humidity accelerates enzymatic activity and softens tannins, but it also leaves a signature — a damp, cellar-like note that Chinese tea culture calls \u003cem\u003ecang wei\u003c\/em\u003e (仓味), or warehouse taste. Xi'an dry storage takes the opposite path. The natural aridity slows the transformation, stretching it across years rather than seasons, and the result is aging without compromise: the tea deepens and rounds out, but it picks up nothing along the way. No mustiness, no earthy murk, no need to air out the leaves before brewing. What you taste is the tea itself — and nothing else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat clarity is the through-line of every steep. The dry storage preserves the 7572's structural integrity so completely that the first two infusions run clean and transparent, with a pale amber clarity that surprises drinkers accustomed to the darker opening pours of humid-aged puerh. By the third steep the body arrives — not the upfront caramel sweetness of a younger 7572, but a deeper register: aged wood, a faint trace of dried dates, and a texture that coats the mouth without weight. The bitterness that 7572 carries in its first few years has largely resolved, replaced by a smooth, persistent sweetness that lingers at the back of the throat. Late infusions pull out a clean mineral backbone — a trait specific to dry-stored teas, where nothing masks the underlying leaf character. The wet leaf, dark chestnut and supple, holds together through ten or more rounds without breaking down into mud. 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Tea stems — the coarse, fibrous stalks that connect leaves to branches — were traditionally treated as waste during pressing. They were hard to compress, rough in appearance, and seen as a sign of low-grade material. Then someone at Menghai tried fermenting them anyway. The result was a tea that tasted sweeter and smoother than anything made from leaves alone. The stems, it turned out, are the nutrient transport channels of the tea plant: they carry higher concentrations of soluble sugars than leaf tissue, and those sugars express as a clean, natural sweetness during fermentation. Since that discovery, Menghai Tea Factory has collected its stems each year specifically for 7592 production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1901 batch was pressed in 2019 and has been stored in our Xi'an warehouse since it left the factory. Storage method matters for this tea in a particular way. The stem material in 7592 is naturally absorbent, which means it picks up ambient moisture and odor faster than leaf-only cakes. In southern China's humid warehouses, this can introduce musty notes that mask the tea's own sweetness. Xi'an, in the arid northwest, provides a low-humidity environment where the tea ages slowly and cleanly — no foreign flavors, no dampness, just the gradual concentration of its own sugars over time. This is one reason dry-stored puerh consistently trades at a premium over wet-stored tea within the Chinese market: the storage conditions preserve what the tea actually tastes like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat taste, in 7592, is straightforward and consistent. The first steep gives a clean sweetness with barely any bitterness — more like a light brown sugar note than the caramel depth of 7572. By the second and third rounds the body thickens slightly, and a gentle woody sweetness emerges from the stem material, lingering at the back of the throat. 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Where 7542 set the benchmark for raw puerh with its classic floral and fruity aroma, 8542 pursued a different direction — same overall grade 4 material, but with more buds and thicker leaves, yielding a stronger, more robust character. The recipe earned the Quality Award at the 2005 China International Tea Expo and has since been released in eleven batches (501, 502, 601–604, 701–702, 801, 1301, and 1901), becoming one of Menghai Tea Factory's enduring classics alongside its older sibling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBatch 1901 was produced in 2019 and has been stored in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/pages\/xi-an-dry-storage\"\u003eXi'an dry storage\u003c\/a\u003e since dispatch from the factory, under natural storage conditions. Over the years in dry storage, the tea has continued its steady transformation — the initial sharpness settling into a more composed, rounded profile while retaining the distinctive vibrancy that 8542 is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liquor pours a clear, bright yellow. Aroma is pure and elevated — honey sweetness (蜜甜香) woven with a gentle smokiness (轻烟香), layered with faint floral notes in the middle infusions. The taste is full-bodied and sweet-driven: a mild bitterness and astringency appear briefly but resolve quickly, giving way to persistent sweetness (回甘) and lingering mouth-coating sensation (生津绵长). Later infusions soften into a clean, sweet finish with a long aftertaste. This is a tea that rewards patience — drinkable now with clarity and structure, and with promising potential for further aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBatch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eName\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1901\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw Puerh (生茶)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8542\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e 357g cake, 30g sample\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Menghai Tea Factory (勐海茶厂)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stored in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/pages\/xi-an-dry-storage\"\u003eXi'an dry storage\u003c\/a\u003e since dispatch from the factory, under natural storage conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"大益","offers":[{"title":"30g Sample","offer_id":58227499467055,"sku":null,"price":5.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"357g Cake","offer_id":58227499499823,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/01-2019-dayi-8542-raw-puerh-tea-cake-front.jpg?v=1784515254"},{"product_id":"2018-dayi-v93-ripe-puerh-tuo-tea-batch-1801-dry-stored","title":"2018 Dayi \"V93\" Ripe Puerh Tuo Tea Batch 1801 - Dry Stored","description":"\u003cp\u003e2018大益V93熟普洱沱茶1801批次\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"V\" in V93 has sparked its share of debate among tea drinkers. Some say it stands for \"Vintage\" — a nod to the aged character the recipe aims to express. Others argue it references the tuo's distinctive shape: bowl-like, with a concave top that roughly resembles the letter V in cross-section. Still others trace it to an internal Menghai design philosophy, where the \"V\" series was conceived to revisit and elevate classic historical recipes through modern blending techniques — a quiet \"Victory\" over time, or simply a mark of \"Value\" in a product built for everyday drinking rather than collector hype. Whatever the true origin, the ambiguity itself has become part of the tea's charm — a small mystery baked into every tuo. The \"93\" is more straightforward: it points to the high-grade ripe tuo recipe first developed at Menghai Tea Factory in 1993. In 2005, Menghai revisited that original formula and combined it with updated production techniques to create the V93 series — a compact, bowl-shaped tuo designed for portability and easy portioning. The ripe version earned the Gold Award at the 2006 Shanghai International Tea Culture Festival, and has been released nearly every year since, becoming one of Dayi's most accessible and enduring ripe puerh products. The tuo shape itself carries history: bowl-shaped compressed tea originated in 1902 in Yunnan, engineered for better airflow during long transport along ancient tea routes — a form that remains practical today for storage and daily drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBatch 1801 was produced in 2018 and has been stored in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/pages\/xi-an-dry-storage\"\u003eXi'an dry storage\u003c\/a\u003e since dispatch from the factory, under natural storage conditions. 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