{"product_id":"mengku-rongshi-muye-chun-aged-ripe-puerh-series","title":"Mengku Rongshi Mu Ye Chun Ripe Pu-erh Series: Xi'an Dry-Stored","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOver a decade of Xi'an dry storage transforms this legendary Mengku Rongshi Muye Chun ripe pu-erh into liquid caramel—delivering the signature \"Rongshi Benwei\" sweetness and rapid huigan that redefined what Mengku large-leaf shou can become.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eThe benchmark ripe pu-erh that proved Mengku terroir belongs in your cup—now available in multiple vintages with 10-15 years of pristine Xi'an dry storage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes It Unique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eThe Benchmark That Redefined Mengku Ripe Pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Muye Chun (\"Essence of Wood Leaves\") pioneered the \"Rongshi Benwei\" profile in 2005, proving that the powerful Mengku large-leaf varietal could produce exceptional shou pu-erh with structure, sweetness, and transformation potential previously thought impossible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eSignature \"Live, Moist, Sweet\" Profile with Zero Pile Odor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Rongshi's proprietary off-ground fermentation (Li Di Fa Jiao \/ 离地发酵) and precision temperature control eliminate the musty, earthy \"dui wei\" that plagues conventional ripe pu-erh, delivering clean, transparent liquor from the very first steep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e20+ Years of Unbroken Recipe Stability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Unlike inconsistent small-batch productions, Muye Chun has maintained its exact formulation since 2005, giving collectors and drinkers a rare predictability: you know precisely how this tea will age because two decades of evidence already exist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eRare \"Sheng-Like\" Huigan in a Shou Pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— The light-to-medium fermentation (Qing Fa Jiao \/ 轻发酵) preserves active compounds that generate rapid, persistent returning sweetness (Hui Gan \/ 回甘) and salivation (Sheng Jin \/ 生津)—sensations almost never found in ripe pu-erh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eXi'an Dry Storage: Clean Transformation, Zero Compromise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Every vintage in this collection has aged 10-15 years in Xi'an's ideal low-humidity continental climate, ensuring pure, gradual transformation without any musty notes, mold risk, or accelerated degradation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eAround the year 2000, the Shuangjiang Mengku tea region—home to legendary terroirs like Bingdao and Daxueshan—was celebrated almost exclusively for its powerful, assertive raw pu-erh. The prevailing industry wisdom held that Mengku's extraordinarily rich, high-polyphenol large-leaf material was simply too intense for ripe pu-erh production. \"Shou pu-erh looks to Menghai,\" the saying went. Rong Jiasheng, founder of Mengku Rongshi Tea Factory, saw this limitation as an opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e2005 marked the birth of Muye Chun.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe name—meaning \"Essence of Wood Leaves, Mellow Depth of Flavor\"—announced an ambitious mission: to create a ripe pu-erh that honored Mengku terroir rather than masking it. The breakthrough came through what Rongshi now calls the \"Rongshi Fermentation Method\" (Rongshi Fa Jiao Fa \/ 戎氏发酵法). Instead of the industry-standard heavy fermentation that \"kills\" the leaf and eliminates aging potential, Rongshi developed a light-to-medium approach that preserved the tea's internal vitality. The innovation of off-ground fermentation (Li Di Fa Jiao \/ 离地发酵)—raising the fermenting piles off the factory floor—eliminated the muddy, earthy tones that had long been considered unavoidable in shou production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eThe result redefined expectations. Muye Chun emerged with what collectors now call \"Rongshi Benwei\"—the authentic Rongshi house character: thick, viscous body; signature caramel and ripe fruit aromatics; and a persistent returning sweetness that rivals many raw pu-erhs. Most remarkably, unlike conventional shou that peaks and plateaus, Muye Chun continues to transform over decades, developing increasingly complex layers while maintaining its fundamental sweetness and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eThis collection spans multiple vintage years from the Muye Chun lineage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e2011 Te Ji (Special Grade)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erepresents fifteen years of patient transformation. The liquor has achieved full oil-like viscosity, with concentrated sweetness, pronounced thickness, and deeply settled aromatics. This is Muye Chun at its most mature expression—no bitterness, no astringency, only soft, enveloping sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e2012 Gongting (Imperial Grade)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshowcases the highest leaf grade in the series. Fourteen years of Xi'an dry storage have developed brilliant ruby liquor, layered caramel-honey-toffee aromatics, and exceptional smoothness that demonstrates how premium raw material responds to time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e2014 San Nian Chen (Three-Year Aged)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elaunched Rongshi's aged-before-pressing concept—material fermented in 2011 and pressed in 2014 for immediate accessibility. Now at fifteen years total age, it delivers the classic Muye Chun profile: silky mouthfeel, rapid huigan, and balanced sweetness with excellent value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e2014 Mini Brick (100g)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers the identical San Nian Chen quality in a convenient chocolate-bar format with scored break lines. Each small block brews perfectly for single sessions—ideal for those exploring aged ripe pu-erh or seeking portable convenience without compromising quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e2016 Gongting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom Rongshi's Yongde facility brings ten years of age to imperial-grade material. The liquor is mellow and refined, with sweet aromatics, silky texture, and the remarkable value that makes quality aged shou accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eWhat unites every vintage is the Muye Chun promise: exceptional Mengku large-leaf material, the Rongshi fermentation method that preserves vitality, and years of pristine Xi'an dry storage that ensures clean, honest transformation. This is not tea designed to impress with heavy earthiness or aggressive fermentation character. This is shou pu-erh that proves Mengku terroir can sing in the ripe register—with sweetness, structure, and soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003eReady to Start Your Shou\/Ripe Pu-erh Journey?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eWhy Trust This Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eVerified Provenance \u0026amp; Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEvery cake traces directly to Shuangjiang Mengku Tea Factory (Rongshi) with confirmed Xi'an dry warehouse aging—no humid shortcuts, no questionable storage gaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e20+ Years of Market Validation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMuye Chun is one of the very few ripe pu-erh product lines with two decades of continuous production and stable reputation among serious collectors across China and internationally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eFlexible Entry Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrom 30g samples for first-time exploration to full 400g cakes for committed collectors, this series accommodates every level of curiosity and investment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eSignature caramel sweetness. Rapid huigan. Zero pile odor. The Muye Chun series delivers everything the name \"Rongshi Benwei\" promises—and Xi'an dry storage has only deepened these qualities over 10-15 years of patient transformation. Whether you seek an accessible daily shou, a collector's benchmark, or your first experience with truly aged ripe pu-erh, this series is your entry point. Limited vintage quantities available. Secure your preferred year today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"戎氏","offers":[{"title":"2011 \/ 400g Cake \/ Special Grade \/ Te Ji \/ 30g Sample","offer_id":57292696158511,"sku":null,"price":18.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2011 \/ 400g Cake \/ Special Grade \/ Te Ji \/ Individual Cake\/Brick","offer_id":57292696191279,"sku":null,"price":199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2012 \/ 400g Cake \/ Imperial Grade \/ Gong Ting \/ 30g Sample","offer_id":57292696224047,"sku":null,"price":18.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2012 \/ 400g Cake \/ Imperial Grade \/ Gong Ting \/ Individual Cake\/Brick","offer_id":57292696256815,"sku":null,"price":199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2014 \/ 400g Cake \/ 3yr Pre-aged \/ 30g Sample","offer_id":57292696289583,"sku":null,"price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2014 \/ 400g Cake \/ 3yr Pre-aged \/ Individual Cake\/Brick","offer_id":57292696322351,"sku":null,"price":169.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2014 \/ 100g Brick \/ 3yr Pre-aged \/ 30g Sample","offer_id":57292696355119,"sku":null,"price":26.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2014 \/ 100g Brick \/ 3yr Pre-aged \/ Individual Cake\/Brick","offer_id":57292696387887,"sku":null,"price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2016 \/ 400g Cake \/ Imperial Grade \/ Gong Ting \/ 30g Sample","offer_id":57292696420655,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2016 \/ 400g Cake \/ Imperial Grade \/ Gong Ting \/ Individual Cake\/Brick","offer_id":57292696453423,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/2011_2.jpg?v=1777214438","url":"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/products\/mengku-rongshi-muye-chun-aged-ripe-puerh-series","provider":"Orientaleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}