uncovering pu-erh tea & its brewing types
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OolongDragon.com: There are 2 classifications of Pu-erh Tea… What are they? Sheng is the original Pu-erh made to age many years before being consumed.TRANSCRIPT
There are 2 classifications of
Pu-erh Tea… What are they?
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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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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
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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