Pu-erh tea is traditionally prepared in YiXing (pronounced ee-shing) teaware. This teaware is made from Zisha clay that is mined from deep underground sources in Huanglongshan and Zhaozhuangshan. YiXing teapots are left unglazed. Without the glassy coating found on glazed pottery, the porous clay absorbs the flavor, odor, and color of the Pu-erh tea that [...]
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The pressing of Pu-erh tea into cakes and the aging of the tea perhaps originated in the need to transport the tea conveniently from Yunnan to Tibet and northern China and in the natural aging process that happened in tea storerooms and during transport. While Pu-erh is predominantly pressed into cakes, an interesting variety of additional [...] As discussed previously pu-erh tea is brewed from the leaves of Camellia sinensis var. assamica. Once the raw leaves are harvested, the leaves are predominantly processed in one of two ways: direct compression into cakes of raw pu-erh or ripening/aging prior to [...] Welcome to Pu-erh Teas. This site is dedicated to providing interesting and relevant information on this unusual tea. Pu-erh, Puer, Pu’er, Pu’er tea, Puer or Bolay tea is a broad leaf tea traditionally harvested from wild tea trees. While white, green, oolong, black, and pu-erh teas all are harvested from the Camellia [...] |
IQ by Innovations Young Pu-erh Tea:  Puerh is an aged tea from China that is fermented and matured to develop a unique mellow, slightly wet earthy character. The finest puerhs are aged for up to 50 years and become more mellow and soft over time. In China, this category of tea is considered to be a medicinal beverage that helps metabolize fats. It is ideal for digestion and is said to help prevent hangovers. |
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