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Yunnan Pu-erh Tea

Pu-erh Tea

The representative of Yunnan dark tea is Pu-erh tea cake. It is produced after a long period of artificial fermentation (in piles with controlled temperature and humidity) of loose Yunnan green tea (Yunnan sun-baked green crude tea). It is usually made into compressed tea, such as the Qizibing (Seven Cakes) tea, brick tea, bowl tea, etc.

Pu-erh tea cake, very popular in the tea market today, is a representative of dark tea—one of the six basic types of tea. It is also the favorite among the types of dark tea. Growing in a pure environment, it is effective in improving digestion and controlling cholesterol and blood pressure. This has increased its function to meet the spiritual and physical need of the modern generation.

Loose leaf Pu-erh tea has more than one tea types, but normally is classified into raw tea and ripened tea according to the processing technique.

Raw Pu-erh tea-Uncooked Pu-erh

Green Maocha made from the large-leaf variety, is in either loose form or compressed form of different shapes. Loose leaf of Pu-erh tea can be considered as a vital raw component of Pu-erh tea cake.

Ripened Pu-erh Tea – Cooked Pu-erh

The raw tea stored and fermented naturally can be stored for more than 15 years. Pu-erh tea, after fermentation according to the traditional process, becomes milder. In the 1970s, the artificial pile fermentation technique was introduced, enabling Pu-erh tea reach the desired quality in a short time. This kind of Pu-erh is called "Shu/Shou Pu-erh" literally ripe pu-erh tea or cooked pu-erh, i.e. Pu-erh with artificial fermentation, or Pu-erh with modern processing. With this process accompanied by being aged in clean and dry warehouse for several month (sometimes for years), the tea could then be distributed in the market. The high-quality ripe loose leaf of pu-erh tea is maroon or dark brown in color. The liquid is dark red, clear and tastes mellow, smooth and sweet, without any musty odor.

Choose from an array of pu-erh tea cake and loose leaf pu-erh tea available online at Esgreen at most affordable prices.

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  1. 100g-Standard Ripe/Cooked Pu-erh Tea Cake

    The raw material of this 100g small tea cake was picked in early Spring time of 2013 and was made into this tea cake by 2015 after 2 years natural aging. So we only process a light fermentation to make this tea cake more close to naturally fermented raw pu-erh tea. This is a highly recommend entry-level cooked pu-erh for new pu-erh tea drinkers. Learn More
  2. 100g-Classic Ripe/Cooked Pu-erh Tea Cake

    The raw material of this 100g ripe pu-erh tea cake is blended with 3rd to 5th grade raw material that followed a very popular traditional recipe of Pu-erh Weizhi Tea Factory. It is a simple piece, no fancy backgrounds. But it follows the classic recipe and well expressed a typical, well fermented ripe pu-erh tea. Learn More
  3. 357g-Standard Raw/Uncooked Pu-erh Tea Cake

    This is a 357g standard raw pu-erh tea cake that made of tea leaves harvest from the artificial ecosystem tea garden. Classic newly processed raw cake. Good entry level choice for daily drinking. Learn More
  4. 357g-Standard Ripe/Cooked Pu-erh Tea Cake

    The raw material of this tea was picked in early Spring time of 2013 and was made into this tea cake by 2015 after 2 years natural aging. So we only process a light fermentation to make this tea cake more close to naturally fermented raw pu-erh tea. This is a highly recommend entry-level cooked pu-erh for new pu-erh tea drinkers. Learn More
  5. 100g-Standard Raw/Uncooked Pu-erh Tea Cake

    This is a 100g small raw pu-erh tea cake that made of tea leaves harvest from the artificial ecosystem tea garden. Classic newly processed raw cake. Good entry level choice for daily drinking. Learn More
  6. 5 Years Aged Meng Hai Court Grade Gold Buds-Handmade Pu-erh Tea Ball-Cooked/Ripe

    Starting at $6.55
    The raw material of this tea is made of 1~2 grade tea buds that have been aged for over 5 years, then hand made into tight tea balls. Each piece of the tea buds covered with gold downy hairs, glitteringly presenting the high quality of this tea. About 8g per piece, 50g includes 6pcs tea balls. Learn More
  7. 10 Year Aged Ripe/Cooked Pu-erh Tea-button-Mini Tea Cake

    Starting at $6.50
    5g/pc, totally 10pcs per 50g. This tea-button-mini tea cake is tightly pressed from whole tea buds and leaf and aged for over 10 years now. It tastes clean, sweet and smooth. A typical well stored ripe tea made with traditional recipe. Learn More

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  8. 10 Years Aged Loose-leaf Pu-erh Tea-Cooked/Ripe-#1

    Starting at $3.65
    This cooked(ripe) loose-leaf pu-erh tea has been produced in 2005. Slim tea buds are covered with gold fuzz. Neat and clean. Learn More

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  9. 6 Years Aged Meng Hai Lao Cha Tou-Aged Loose Tea Knot-Raw/Uncooked

    Starting at $3.25
    This Lao Cha Tou(Aged Loose Tea Knot) produced and stored since year 2008 by Meng Hai tea factory. But it was made from aged raw material over 10 years. Learn More
  10. 10 Years Aged Loose-leaf Pu-erh Tea-Cooked/Ripe-Top Grade

    Starting at $3.50
    This is a high level cooked(ripe) loose -leaf pu-erh tea, which has been aged for over 10 years. Learn More
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