A tea of worldwide historic interest and value. Pu’Erh is a post-fermented dark tea named after its origin city of Pu‘er (普洱) in Yunnan(云南) province of China, the world’s oldest tea region.
Pu’Erh King truly ages with grace, exhibiting a full bodied, smooth and earthy taste with rich complex overtones ranging from plum to dark chocolate. The tea imparts a stronger amber nectar and a more mesmerising sophisticated deep lingering flavour.
It's a must try for those who have long been fascinated and intrigued by mysterious Chinese teas.
Tasting Details
Flavour: Reminiscent of dark chocolate in winter, a smooth nutty mouth feel, depth of complexity to the tastebuds
Aroma: A pronounced earthy woodland scent with a plum fruit musky note
Infusion Colour: A deep amber clean
Specification
Caffeine Level: Very low
Antioxidant Level: High
Production process: Slowly and highly oxidised, microbial fermentation processes under controlled conditions, hand crafted
Leaf Appearance: Reddish-brown dark compressed leaves
Origin: Grown from mountainous terrain that dominates the area, with elevations ranging from 376m to 3,306m in from Yunnan(云南) province, China.
Storage: Store in cool, dry place, away from sunlight. Re-seal packaging between use. The longer it is stored/ages, the better aroma & taste it will become.
How to Brew
- Use 1 teaspoon of leaves (roughly 3g) for each person you are brewing tea for.
- Boiling water is best for infusing Pu'Erh, around 95-100 degrees is perfect
- Steep for 3-5 minutes according to taste.
- Reuse the leaves a further 3 times, by simply adding more hot water.
