PU ERH TEA BRICK TIBET ZHUAN CHA 120g

€15.90

This pu-erh is one of the traditional forms. It is dark and rich, yet creamy at the same time. When brewed, its taste is not bitter and features aromas of autumn leaves, earth, and forest moss.
It is said that pressed tea originated in ancient times when the Chinese were seeking ways to intensify tea trade with Tibet. Back then, loose tea leaves were transported by donkeys, horses, or even carried on foot. The leaves took up a lot of space while weighing very little, so once pressing methods were discovered, trade increased severalfold.

CUP PROFILE:
Wood and earth notes in aftertaste, slightly sweet flavour

Often referred to as a post-fermented tea, Pu Erh is named after the town in which it was produced in China’s Yunnan Province. This is wild and purely organic, grown only in mountains . The leaves come from Ancient tree . The tea contains micro-organisms, with probiotic properties, which aid digestion and promote a healthy immune system, so is commonly consumed to aid weight loss. After tea leaves are processed , they are steamed and pressed into cakes and aged for several years before they are sold.
There are two kinds of Pu Erh: Sheng ( Raw ) , which is allowed to develop and age naturally, and Shou ( Ripe ), which undergoes an accelerated fermentation process. Post-fermented aged tea, particularly Pu Erh, is highly sought-after by connoisseurs who store and age it for decades, as the flavours ( which vary from earthy, musty, and leathery, to chocolatey or woody )become more complex over time..
PREPARATION guidelines:

TRADITIONAL CHINESE METHOD:
approx 5-6 g of Pu Erh tea
150-200 ml Gaiwan with boiled water ( 100 C)
Wash the tea leaves in Gaiwan with hot water, after 20-30 sec discard the liquid.
Brew the leaves for 15-30 sec, then pour the liquid to the cup and enjoy the tea. The same leaves in Gaiwan are usually re-brewed up to 5 times, providing slightly different taste each time.

SIMPLE METHOD:
approx 3-4 g of Pu erh tea
Brew the leaves with 200 ml boiled water, leave for 2-4 min, remove the leaves and enjoy the tea. Can be re-brewed few times