2005 Pu-erh Zun Cha Brick of Tea Leaves - Vintage Pu-erh Teas
The 2005 Zun Cha Brick is the perfect introduction Pu-erh for a tea novice. It is a cooked Pu-erh, ready to be brewed immediately even though it is still very young. Each cake is made from cooked leaves and will age spectacularly over time into a top grade cake. As the leaves age, they will mellow out and astringency will decrease, but in the meantime you can counterbalance the immature taste by making sure you do not over-steep the leaves. Yields several brews if prepared gongfu style. Each cake is 250 grams. Yiliang Factory.
Perfect for drinking with dim sum meals, or for sharing with the best of company. Helps in digestion. Considered a medicinal tea in China, this Pu-erh is believed to reduce cholesterol levels and aid in weight loss.
Pu-erh teas are aged before they are consumed, unlike other teas which are meant to be consumed shortly after production. Pu-erh teas are at least 1-4 years old, but can also be aged for more than 50 years! Over this time, Pu-erh teas ferment, which leads to their earthy flavor, as opposed to the flavor of oolong or black teas, which comes from oxidation. Pu-erh teas are unique among tea varieties because they do not lose qualities after a year or two, but rather gain in value, and are classified by connoisseurs by year of production.
Available from Amazon
Price: $30.00
Updated on 1-4-2009.
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