When Puer Tea is still in its fresh leaf stage, it appears greener and tenderer. Due to differences in origin and tree variety, the leaves vary in size and width, but generally, they can all be referred to as large-leafed Yunnan varieties. The dry Spring Tea leaves are delicate with a profusion of white downy hairs. Depending on the picking standard, they can generally be categorized into one bud and one leaf, one bud and two leaves, or two buds and three leaves. During the production process, the tea cakes, bricks, and tuos can have surfaces that are broad, thick, and fleshy or tightly pressed and uniformly fine, depending on the leaves used and the compression technique…

What are the main characteristics of Puer spring tea?

Since the growth of tea plants during winter primarily occurs in the roots, amino acids are synthesized in the roots and then transported to the top.

After hibernation, tea plants store many nutrients internally; the weak sunlight and slow growth during winter and spring are key factors in the formation of certain aromatic compounds in the tea.

Therefore, spring teas possess advantages such as lustrous color, rich fragrance, full-bodied and sweet aftertaste, as well as soft and substantial leaf bottoms.

Additionally, spring teas are usually robust, heavy, and covered with more downy hairs, while the veins on the leaves are finely detailed, and the serrations on the leaf margins are not pronounced.

The Quality of Puer Spring Tea

Rich Aroma: It has a unique aroma, possibly including floral or fruity notes.

Fresh and Invigorating Taste: The tea soup is fresh and pure, with a refreshing taste.

Nutrient-Rich: After winter dormancy, the tea leaves accumulate abundant nutrients.

Suitable Bitterness and Astringency: The bitterness and astringency are relatively low, making it easy to appreciate.

Clear and Bright Soup Color: The color of the tea soup is clear and bright.

Tender Leaf Bottoms: The leaves are soft and pliable.

Long-Lasting Sweet Aftertaste: There is a lingering sweetness in the mouth after drinking.

Strong Tea Qi: Some Puer spring teas have a strong tea qi.

Overall, Puer spring tea has good quality and is favored by consumers. These characteristics give Puer spring tea a high reputation and value in the tea market.