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This video is a little controversial. While there is some disagreement on the technique used to prepare Pu-erh tea, this is definitely an interesting video on proper preparation. swfobject.embedSWF(“http://www.youtube.com/v/SLcGch6koh4&rel=0&fs=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=0″, “vvq-43-youtube-1″, “425″, “344″, “9″, vvqexpressinstall, vvqflashvars, vvqparams, vvqattributes); 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 [...] 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 [...] Today’s post is on the preparation of Pu-erh tea. Pu-erh is traditionally prepared in the context of a Gongfu tea ceremony, a set of practices dating back to the 8th century. Compressed leaves are separated from the pu-erh cake using a special pu-erh knife and one must be careful not to crush the leaves. The [...] 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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