Pu-erh Tea (Pu’er) — Ripe & Raw, Bulk Wholesale from Yunnan

Pu-erh tea (普洱茶, Pu’er) is the post-fermented specialty of Yunnan Province, made from large-leaf varietal sun-dried maocha. We supply both ripe (shou, wet-piled) and raw (sheng, naturally aging) Pu-erh as loose leaf, 357 g beeng cha cakes, bricks and mini tuocha — with custom pressing, wrapping and private-label cotton paper. Each lot ships with COA and testable fermentation degree for ripe material.

Product Specification

Item	Detail
English name	Pu-erh Tea (Pu’er / Puerh), dark tea
Chinese name	普洱茶 (云南普洱)
Category	Dark tea (post-fermented), GB/T 22111
Origin	Yunnan: Xishuangbanna, Pu’er City, Lincang
Forms	Loose leaf, 357 g cakes, 250 g bricks, 100 g mini tuocha, OEM shapes
Main markets	Southeast Asia, Europe, North America, Chinese communities worldwide
Minimum order	500 kg loose leaf / 3,000 cakes per recipe

Grades & Styles — How to Choose

Grade / Style	Fermentation & form	How to identify
Ripe (Shou) loose / cake	Wet-piled 45–70 days	Deep reddish-brown liquor, smooth, woody-sweet, no fishy smell
Raw (Sheng) cake	Sun-dried maocha pressed, natural aging	Yellow-green liquor when young, brisk with returning sweetness (hui gan)
Aged / vintage	3+ years natural or controlled storage	Mellow, camphor-wood notes, dark ruby liquor

Liquor: ruby red (ripe) to golden (young raw), clear | Aroma: aged wood, jujube, camphor | Taste: thick, silky, sweet with lasting huigan

Buyer checklist: for ripe Pu-erh always request the pile-fermentation degree and check for off-smell (“pile odor” should be gone after 3–6 months resting); for raw cakes confirm the spring/autumn blend ratio and pressing weight tolerance ±5 g.

Technical Parameters (per lot COA supplied)

Parameter	Specification	Method / Standard
Moisture	≤ 9.5% (loose) / ≤ 12% (pressed)	GB 5009.3
Total ash	≤ 7.5%	GB 5009.4
Aflatoxin B1	Not detected (LOD 0.5 ppb)	LC-MS/MS per lot on request
Tea polyphenols	≥ 10–15%	GB/T 8313
Pesticide residue	EU MRL (EC 396/2005) compliant	SGS / Intertek per lot

Packing & Supply Terms

• Cakes: 357 g wrapped in cotton paper, 7 cakes in a bamboo shell (tong), 84 cakes per carton
• Loose leaf: 25–30 kg kraft paper bags with PE liner
• Private-label wrappers, neifei tickets and gift boxes available (OEM)
• Lead time: stock recipes 7–10 days; custom press & wrap 20–30 days
• Payment: T/T (30/70) or L/C at sight; FOB Xiamen / Shenzhen

Certifications & Export Documents

Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin (CO / Form A / RCEP as applicable), Phytosanitary Certificate, per-lot COA (moisture, ash, pesticide residue EU MRL Reg. EC 396/2005), Health Certificate. Halal certificate available for Islamic markets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between raw (sheng) and ripe (shou) Pu-erh?

Raw Pu-erh is sun-dried maocha pressed and aged naturally — brisk and astringent when young, mellowing over years. Ripe Pu-erh is wet-piled (controlled fermentation 45–70 days) to mimic aged character — dark ruby liquor, smooth and woody-sweet, ready to drink now.

Can you do private-label cakes with our design?

Yes — we press custom shapes and weights, print your cotton paper wrapper, neifei ticket and gift box. MOQ for custom wrapper is typically 3,000 cakes per design.

How should Pu-erh be stored during transit and in my warehouse?

Keep cartons dry and ventilated, away from odors; relative humidity below 70%. We can add moisture-proof liners for tropical destinations.

Do you test for aflatoxin?

Yes, LC-MS/MS aflatoxin B1 test can be arranged per lot — a common requirement for EU and Middle East importers of dark tea.

What is the MOQ?

500 kg for loose leaf, 3,000 cakes for a custom-pressed recipe. Stock recipes can be mixed within one container.

Request a Quote

Contact Smileaf Tea (Xiamen, China) for FOB prices, free samples (50–200 g, courier collect) and OEM/private-label solutions. Related products: Specialty Tea Guide, Tieguanyin Oolong, Export Compliance Guide