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Pu-erh Special 5 yrs
BLACK TEA PU-ERH STYLE 50g
GRADE – Pu-erh 5 year vintage
CAFFEINE/ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL: Medium/High
Cup characteristics: Toasted bread highlights with elemental and earthly notes.
Luxury ingredients: Black tea(Pu-erh style).
£ 5.20
In stock
PRODUCT ID: 548
Description
Pu-erh Special 5 Yrs
Contrary to what Hollywood might suggest, many things improve with age. Old jeans feel more comfortable, friendships deepen over time, and even classic movies gain richness. The same principle applies to Pu-erh tea. Made from máochá, a type of mostly unoxidized green tea grown in China’s Yunnan province, Pu-erh offers numerous health benefits alongside its round, earthy flavour that enhances as it ages. Pu-erh Special 5 yrs…
The Aging Process
To craft Pu-erh, producers pluck 3 to 4 leaves and a bud, rather than the typical 2 leaves and a bud. This yields older, broader leaves better suited for fermentation. Once processed, the best Pu-erh teas age much like fine wine or cheese, developing a complex, earthy, and musty character that distinguishes them from younger teas.
Health Benefits
Research suggests that aged Pu-erh may even help reverse some effects of aging. Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine tout its potential benefits, which include aiding weight loss, fighting cancer, protecting kidney health, and reducing risks associated with early mortality.
Enjoying Pu-erh Special
So, what are you waiting for? Brew a pot of Pu-erh Special 5 Yrs today. Experience the deep, satisfying flavours and embrace the potential health benefits. This tea not only enhances your palate but may also enrich your life. Enjoy every sip!
HOT BREWING METHOD:
Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea for each 7-9oz / 200-260ml of fluid volume in the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea). Add milk & sugar to taste. Ideal Brewing Temperature: 100ºC/212ºF
ICED TEA BREWING METHOD
(Pitcher): (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of loose tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 1¼ cups/315ml over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher, straining the tea or removing the tea bags. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing freshly brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about.)
(Individual Serving): Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea into a teapot for each serving required. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 6-7oz/170-200ml per serving over the tea. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Add hot tea to a 12oz/375ml acrylic glass filled with ice, straining the tea or removing the bags. Not all of the tea will fit, allowing for approximately an additional ½ serving. Sweeten and/or add lemon to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing freshly brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about!)
We strongly recommend using filtered or freshly drawn cold water brought to a rolling boil when brewing all types of tea. Today’s water has been known to carry viruses, parasites and bacteria. Boiling the water will kill these elements and reduce the potential incidence of water-borne illnesses.
