We Love DC has an article on afternoon teas in fancy hotels in Washington DC. Pu-erh tea gets a mention as the Park Hyatt Washington’s Tea Cellar contains the biggest collection of aged pu-erh teas in the United States, with teas dating back to 1949. While the cellar has over 50 teas, vintage and reserve pu-erh teas teas fetch prices in excess of $800 a pound. The Cellar employs a tea expert to guide guests on a taste exploration of pu-erh and other teas.
A traditional tea table is set Saturday and Sunday from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm each week.
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.