Organic Menghai Five Years Pu-erh Tea

Pu Erh, the post-fermented tea from the Yunnan mountains

Pu Erh or Puerh originates from the heart of the Yunnan region in China. In this land, producers harvest leaves from wild tea trees on mountain slopes. These leaves form Mao Cha. Depending on the manufacturing method used, different teas are obtained from Mao Cha: a green tea, called Sheng Cha, or a black tea, called Shu Cha. Pu Erh is often compressed into cake or tuocha form. It's also found loose, especially in the West. Our black Pu Erh tea has undergone post-fermentation and 5 years of aging. This production method gives it a unique woody taste, dried fruit notes, and surprising earthy aromas. By letting your Yunnan black tea mature for additional years, it improves and reveals unexpected flavors.

The benefits and properties of Pu Erh

Post-fermented Puerh infusions offer health benefits. This aged Chinese tea is rich in various antioxidants. Its infusion helps lower bad cholesterol and aids in weight loss. Moreover, the fermentation of the leaves makes this organic black tea excellent for digestion. With aging, the leaves lose their theine concentration. Therefore, the Pu Erh infusion has a lower theine content compared to other Chinese teas. The benefits of this high-quality Yunnan Shu Cha tea are numerous. In addition to its effects on digestion and cholesterol, its unique taste and captivating aromas provide a moment of well-being.

Our tasting tips

How to prepare Pu Erh?

Place the Puerh Shu Cha leaves in a teapot and pour hot water. After 3 to 5 minutes, your infusion is ready for tea time.

How much Pu Erh?

To obtain a post-fermented black tea with a delicious taste and woody aromas, place 12 grams of organic product in a teapot with one liter of water.

What is the ideal brewing temperature for Pu Erh?

To release the notes of this aged Chinese Puerh, brew it in boiling water at 100°C.

When to drink Pu Erh?

This Chinese Puerh promises a quality moment. Its production method and fermentation make it unique. Its powerful taste and aromatic notes are remarkable. In China, it is enjoyed for special occasions.
It can be consumed throughout the day, excellent for an original tea time. Low in theine, you can enjoy a cup in the evening.

The benefits of loose Pu Erh

Traditionally, Pu Erh manufacturing involves compressing it into a cake or tuocha shape. However, our product is packaged loose. This does not affect its quality in any way, and the black tea continues its fermentation and aging process without issue. You can find it in bags or boxes. These packaging methods are optimal for allowing the product to develop its taste and aromatic notes.

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