Golden Pu-erh 5 years
"Golden Pu-erh has been aged for five years in a dark cave in Yunnan Province."
This ageing process in a relatively high humidity environment has mellowed the character of the tea when compared to young Pu-erh (aged about 1 year).
As with wine, Pu-erh 5 years or older is more highly prized.
A study in Japan indicated that all tea lowered cholesterol and that Pu-erh was more effective than green tea. Chinese tea for health report that Pu-erh can; “cut the grease, help digestion, promote body fluid secretion, quench the thirst, invigorate the spleen and dispel alcoholic toxins” Whether Pu-erh is effective or not for the various claims that researchers and tea drinkers make, has not been firmly established by medical professionals, but we know of family, friends and hundreds of customers who are convinced!, what is certain is that Pu-erh tea is rather unusual and has properties many other do not share.
Yunnan Province/China
Yunnan Province/China
The method of production is: The tea leaves are picked, rolled, and withered in the hot sun, after which they are steamed and pressed into cakes. (This Pu-erh is broken up out of the cakes to make it easier to deal with). The steaming process generates some moisture and when compressed (without drying) into the cakes, over time the tea takes on a musty and earthy character. Pu-erh which gets somewhat mouldy before it naturally dries is considered the best. Pu-erh is then stored for years the older the tea the more expensive and desirable it becomes.
This is a refined mellow tea, one of the best! a great introduction to Pu-erh. A good all-round tea for any time of day, dark earthen with a shimmering Pu-erh brightness.
It hits the mark, a very satisfying drink for Pu-erh lovers and beginners alike.
Origin: China
Caffeine Guide: High
Region: Yunnan Province
Antioxidant Content: Medium
Growing Altitudes: 1500 – 4900 feet above sea level
Infusion Colour: Dull with a hint of Pu-erh brightness, black
Grade: Pu-erh 5 year vintage
Aroma: Hint of mustiness
Process: Special Pu-erh process, Handcrafted.
Taste: Earthy characters are sometimes described as old or elemental.
Ingredients: Black Tea (Pu-erh style)