Taetea 7572 Ripe Pu’er Tea is one of the most iconic and benchmark products from Menghai Tea Factory, one of China’s most influential pu’er tea producers, established in Yunnan in 1940. Introduced in the mid-1970s, the 7572 recipe is widely regarded as a reference standard for ripe (shou) pu’er tea and remains one of Taetea’s most recognized creations.

The numerical code follows traditional pu’er naming conventions: “75” refers to the original recipe development period, “7” indicates the leaf grade blend, and “2” identifies Menghai Tea Factory as the producer. Crafted from Yunnan large-leaf tea material, this ripe pu’er undergoes controlled post-fermentation, creating the deep, mellow character for which the style is known.

In the cup, 7572 typically delivers a dark reddish-brown liquor with smooth texture, earthy depth, woody notes, subtle sweetness, and nuances of dried fruit, caramel, or damp forest floor depending on storage and vintage. The tea is appreciated for its consistency, aging potential, and approachable flavor profile, making it popular among both collectors and everyday pu’er drinkers.

Because of its longstanding production history and benchmark status, 7572 is often used as a point of comparison when evaluating other ripe pu’er teas.