Title: Uncovering Pu-erh Tea & Its Brewing Types
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Uncovering Pu-erh Tea
Its Brewing Types
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There are 2 classifications of Pu-erh Tea What
are they?
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Sheng Pu-erh Raw / Green Pu-erh
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Sheng is the original Pu-erh made to age many
years before being consumed.
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Mao-Cha is the immature Sheng which need correct
storage aging.
It is less expensive.
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Shou Pu-erh Ripe / Black Pu-erh
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It can be immediately consumed and is oxidized to
hasten aging. It is cheaper and can be consumed
within 2-3 years.
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Time required to achieve full fermentation
Raw
Ripe
20-30Years
Several Months
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Color or the Brew
RAW - between golden yellow to orange, the color
varies depending on age of the tea. Leaves are
more solid, soft and plump.
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RIPE Dark chestnut Leaves are not intact,
color black and no longer soft.
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Taste Differences
RAW - Has similar characteristics to green tea.
As the tea ages, it improves. Known for strong
sensations in the mouth and lasting after taste.
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RIPE - Earthy and mild. Ripe Pu-erh is smooth and
tastes like ripened plum.
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Popular Varieties of Pu-Erh Tea
Pu-Erh Tea Cake Red Dayi 7262 Menghai Tea
Factory, 2003 (Black/Shou)
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Pu-Erh Tea Brick, Wild Leaves, Ke Yi Xing, 1990s
(Green/Sheng)
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Pu-Erh Tuo Cha, Xiaguan Tuo, Xiaguan Tea Factory,
1990s (Green/Sheng)
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Emperor Pu-Erh Loose Leaf Tea 2000 (Black/Shou)
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