Pu Erh Tea Cake – 357g

Brew & Taste

Pu Erh Beeng Cha has a very dark color and a specific, earthy taste. Those who pay real attention to its notes will discover an interplay of smooth and bittersweet aftertaste. This Pu Erh smells sweet and earthy.

Origins

When one says Yunnan, tea lovers think of a Chinese province with a thousand-year tradition of growing, harvesting and processing tea leaves. It lies in the southwest of the country, in a mountainous region. It has a mild climate and a long growing season. Winters are relatively warm and most rainfall occurs between June and August. Yunnan is not very rich in farmable land, so tea gardens are located on often difficult to access hills. This is particularly true of those with older Chinese tea trees (Camellia sinensis). It is their leaves that workers process into the rare Pu Erh.

Basically, tea is made in two steps. First is Mao Cha and second Pu Erh itself. Mao Cha is a kind of middle step, processed in a similar way to green tea. It is then used in various ways. In the production of sheng Pu Erh, the fresh type, Mao Cha is steamed, which softens the dry leaves and allows them to be pressed into molds of various shapes. The tea is then aged (even for several years) in stable conditions by the bacteria that naturally occur on its leaves.

Another way of processing Mao Cha is shu pu erh, the mature type. The leaves are not pressed but moistened, spread in thick layers and covered to be steamed for several hours. This stimulates bacterial activity and the tea ripens quickly. Only then is it either pressed or dried and sold as loose Pu Erh.

High-quality Pu Erhs acquire interesting flavor nuances with age. They are the only teas that, when stored properly, will last for decades without any loss of flavor. However, it is true that the ideal conditions for storing them mimic their homeland. European air is too dry for Pu Erh and can harm rather than benefit the tea.

When someone talks about Pu Erh and its effect on physical and mental well-being, they often mention "Chinese penicillin". Traditional Chinese medicine actually attributes this tea with the ability to combat a number of ailments. In addition, Pu Erh brightens the mind, suppresses bad moods and promotes good digestion.

Weight of the cake can vary up to 10g.

Tea packaging preview

We pack our teas in a strong, zip-lock aluminum packet which allows you to easily re-seal its contents. This container protects the quality of the tea against humidity, light or foreign odors, all of which could noticeably affect the quality of the brew.