Description

Origin backgroundPu’er tea is mainly produced in Yunnan Province, especially in and around Pu’er City. Yunnan’s climate, soil and altitude conditions are very suitable for the growth of tea trees, providing a unique environment for the quality of Pu’er tea.2. Production processThe process of making ripe Pu-erh tea includes the following steps:

Picking: Select high-quality young leaves of Yunnan large-leaf tea plants.
Finishing: The oxidation process of tea leaves is stopped by high-temperature treatment.
Kneading: Kneading the tea leaves into strips to help the tea release its aroma.
Waddui fermentation: The rolled tea leaves are stacked together to maintain humidity and temperature, promote microbial activities, and make the tea ferment to form the unique flavor of ripe tea.
Drying: The fermented tea leaves are dried for easy preservation and transportation.

Flavor characteristics
The color of the tea soup of ripe Pu’er tea is usually dark reddish-brown and the aroma is strong, with a unique aged and earthy aroma. The taste is mellow, rich in flavor, and has a long-lasting sweetness, and you can often feel warm and comfortable when drinking.

Health benefits
Pu-erh ripe tea is believed to have a variety of health benefits, including:

Promotes digestion: Aids in digestion and relieves greasy feelings.
Lowers blood lipids: Helps regulate blood lipid levels.
Weight loss: Drinking in moderation can help you manage your weight.
Antioxidant: Rich in a variety of antioxidants, it helps fight free radicals and delay aging.

How to drink
Pu’er tea ripe tea is suitable for brewing with boiling water, the first brewing time is about 10-20 seconds, and the subsequent brewing time can be gradually extended. The amount of tea and steeping time can be adjusted according to personal taste to enjoy different flavor experiences.

Cultural values
Pu’er tea is not only a drink, but also an important part of Yunnan’s tea culture. It carries a rich history and culture, and is often shared in gatherings of friends, family dinners, etc., to enhance emotional exchange.

With its unique flavor and health benefits, ripe Pu-erh tea has become the first choice of more and more tea lovers.
Brewing Method
1、 Key steps for waking up tea
Gan Xing: Newly opened tea cakes should be pried into blocks (to avoid excessive crumbs), placed in a purple clay jar for 3-7 days of ventilation, to dissipate the storage odor and stimulate the aged aroma
Wet awakening: Boil water quickly to moisten tea for 5-10 seconds, pour out the first tea soup, which can effectively remove the pile flavor and awaken the activity of tea leaves
2、 Equipment and water temperature selection
Recommended utensils: purple clay teapot (to improve the smoothness of tea soup) or white porcelain covered bowl (for easy observation of soup color)
Water temperature control: 100 ℃ boiling water must be used, as brewing at low temperatures can easily cause the tea soup to become weak. When injecting water, slowly pour along the cup wall to avoid rushing directly towards the tea leaves
3、 Brewing process and parameters
Tea dosage: It is recommended to have a tea to water ratio of 1:20 (such as 5g of tea mixed with 100ml of water), which can be adjusted according to taste
Time control:
First 3 bubbles: Quickly dispense soup within 10 seconds to avoid bitterness
After steeping: Each steeping increases by 5-10 seconds and can be brewed 8-10 times
Key points for making tea soup: Drain the tea soup each time, as residual tea soup can affect the subsequent taste