Tea Mastery Educational Articles

Linda Louie has been sharing her tea knowledge for decades - knowledge she gleaned through years of study with various tea masters. The Bana "Tea Mastery" blog offers a wealth of information for tea lovers on any stage of their journey.

Altogether, it can be a little overwhelming! So each week we'll be highlighting a particular article, as well as a tea or two to go along with it. Feel free to explore more in the Tea Mastery section, or browse the available teas.

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Two Types of Pu-erh Tea

Two Types of Pu-erh Tea

There are two major types of Pu-erh tea: "Raw Pu-erh" and "Ripe Pu-erh". These two Pu-erh types are distinguished by their respective fermentation processes. While most teas, by and large, are best consumed soon after production to retain both their aroma and flavor, Pu-erh can be aged and refined like...
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What we're drinking - raw Pu-erh

This popular 2020 gushu sheng Pu-erh from Denong Tea is almost gone- we only have a few cakes left. A lighthearted tea, it is balanced, fragrant, and finishes with a pleasant coolness in your mouth. You will be called back for a second cup.

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Yu Le Raw Pu-erh

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What we're drinking - ripe Pu-erh

Thick, bold and so delicious. This tea is made from ancient trees on Bulang Mountain: tea trees that are around 300 years old. The leaves have been fermented using the local mountain spring water. This week's highlight is a long-time favorite of customers and staff alike. This one, too, will soon be gone, the inevitable fate of aged Pu-erh teas.

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Enchantment of Ancient Trees Ripe Pu-erh

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