Pu-erh Thick Leaf - Fermented Chinese Tea
Pu-erh Thick Leaf
Pu-erh Thick Leaf is a classic loose leaf Pu-erh tea from Yunnan Province, China, crafted from larger, mature leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Made with Pu-erh tea leaves, this fermented dark tea undergoes traditional post-fermentation and controlled ageing, developing a deeper, earthier profile with a smooth, rounded finish.
The cup is rich, full-bodied and warming, with pronounced notes of wood, earth and gentle natural sweetness. Its deep reddish-brown infusion has a smooth texture and strong traditional Pu-erh character, making it well suited to drinkers who prefer a bolder, more grounded dark tea profile.
In Chinese tea classification, Pu-erh belongs to the Hei Cha, or dark tea, category. It is sometimes casually called red tea in Western usage because of its reddish-brown infusion, but Pu-erh is its own unique category, defined by fermentation rather than simple oxidation. Pu-erh has traditionally been enjoyed after meals and is often chosen as part of balanced tea and wellness routines. It is sometimes called "slimming tea"as during fermentation, Pu-erh tea develops compounds such as theabrownins, polyphenols and polysaccharides. These compounds have been studied for their potential links with lipid metabolism, cholesterol levels and body weight.
Why You’ll Love It
• Classic loose leaf Pu-erh tea from Yunnan Province, China
• Thick-leaf style with a deeper, earthier cup profile
• Full-bodied and warming with woody notes and mild sweetness
• Deep reddish-brown infusion with a smooth rounded finish
• Great for multiple steeps as the flavour develops with each infusion
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Pu Erh Thick Leaf Tea
Pu-Erh how to brew?
Here are several tips for you to get the most from your Pu-erh tea:
Using hot water to pre-warm your cup and utensils for brewing not only clears away any dirt or flavors from previous teas brewed, but it also keeps the tea at an ideal temperature.
Washing or rinsing your tea leaves before brewing can remove any impurities so that you can enjoy the pure authentic flavor of the Pu-erh tea.
Since Pu-erh tea only steeps for a very short period of time, you only need to steep the first cup for about 15 to 20 seconds. Each time you re-brew the leaves, simply add another 15-20 seconds of brewing time for each additional brewing of the leaves.
There are many different types of Pu-erh tea, and each type can be steeped multiple times. The higher grades of Pu-erh tea can be brewed up to ten times, and each time you will gain the health benefits of the Pu-erh tea.
As we all know, Puerh will get a better and more mellow taste after being stored for a long time. However, to store puerh in a proper way is the most important.
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Pu-erh Thick Leaf is a classic loose leaf Pu-erh tea from Yunnan Province, China, with a full-bodied earthy cup, warm woody notes and a smooth rounded finish. Traditionally enjoyed after meals and ideal for multiple steeps.