Pu-erh Teas

The Aging of Pu-erh Tea

Pu-erh tea belongs to the dark tea category. Dark teas undergo a fermentation process that can include both microbial fermentation and oxidation. Like fine wines, dark teas can improve with...

The Aging of Pu-erh Tea

Pu-erh tea belongs to the dark tea category. Dark teas undergo a fermentation process that can include both microbial fermentation and oxidation. Like fine wines, dark teas can improve with...

Pu-erh Trivia

What is the meaning of  "Pu-erh"?Pu-erh is a town in Southern Yunnan where pu-erh tea was collected, compressed and traded in the ancient times.  The term "pu-erh" derives from the Ahka dialect,...

Pu-erh Trivia

What is the meaning of  "Pu-erh"?Pu-erh is a town in Southern Yunnan where pu-erh tea was collected, compressed and traded in the ancient times.  The term "pu-erh" derives from the Ahka dialect,...

My First Trip to the Tea Mountain

My First Trip to the Tea Mountain

March 16, 2008 My first trip to tea mountain was memorable. We drove over 600 kilometers from Kunming to Jinghong, the main city in Xishuangbanna. Exhausted on arrival, I was...

My First Trip to the Tea Mountain

March 16, 2008 My first trip to tea mountain was memorable. We drove over 600 kilometers from Kunming to Jinghong, the main city in Xishuangbanna. Exhausted on arrival, I was...

Pu-erh Tea FAQs

Pu-erh Tea FAQs

Q: What is Pu-erh Tea?A: Pu-erh tea is a “post-fermented tea.” According to its official definition, Pu-erh tea must be made: 1) from the broad leaf variety tea leaf indigenous to Yunnan...

Pu-erh Tea FAQs

Q: What is Pu-erh Tea?A: Pu-erh tea is a “post-fermented tea.” According to its official definition, Pu-erh tea must be made: 1) from the broad leaf variety tea leaf indigenous to Yunnan...

Tea Mastery - Old Trees

Tea Mastery - Old Trees

Is It From Old Tea Trees or Not? In recent years, teas made from the centuries old arbor tea trees (or ancient tea trees) have become highly sought after and...

Tea Mastery - Old Trees

Is It From Old Tea Trees or Not? In recent years, teas made from the centuries old arbor tea trees (or ancient tea trees) have become highly sought after and...

Pressing Tea Cakes

Pressing Tea Cakes

Although Pu-erh tea can be sold in loose leaf form, it is usually sold as a compressed tea. Pu-erh can be compressed into a round cake, a bowl-shaped form known...

Pressing Tea Cakes

Although Pu-erh tea can be sold in loose leaf form, it is usually sold as a compressed tea. Pu-erh can be compressed into a round cake, a bowl-shaped form known...