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Pu-erh

Aged and fermented tea from Yunnan, China. Earthy, smooth and deep, with flavor that keeps developing over the years.

Brewing guide

How to brew pu-erh

Pu-erh is a fermented, often aged tea from Yunnan, China. It brews dark and smooth with an earthy depth that keeps developing as it ages.
General guidelinesPu-erh tea
  • Tea 1 tsp
  • Water 8 oz
  • Temp 205–212°F96–100°C
  • Steep 2–4 min
Caffeine Medium caffeine

Rinse the leaves with a splash of hot water for about 10 seconds and pour it off before the first steep. Pu-erh resteeps many times, so keep going and add a little time with each cup.

Each tea's page has its own steeping notes from the maker, so check there for the specifics.

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