Pu'er ripened Tea is made from Yunnan large-leaf sun-dried Green Tea as raw material and processed through a pile-fermentation process and other techniques. Pu'er ripened tea has a unique aged aroma, with its gentle nature providing Health benefits such as nourishing the stomach, protecting the stomach, warming the stomach, lowering blood lipids, and aiding in weight loss. What should you pay attention to when selecting Pu'er ripened tea?

What Should You Consider When Selecting Pu'er Ripened Tea?

1. Origin: Pu'er tea is a specialty of Yunnan Province, named after its distribution center, and has strong regional and distinctive characteristics. Therefore, the selected Pu'er ripened tea must be produced in Yunnan, specifically from the tea leaves grown south of 25° north latitude, west of Ailao Mountain, east of Nujiang River, and in the middle and lower reaches of Lancang River. This is the meaning of “a specific region” within the definition of Pu'er tea. The authenticity of teas named “Pu'er tea” but produced outside of Yunnan is questionable.

2. Variety: Pu'er tea is processed from the tea leaves of Yunnan large-leaf tea trees. Therefore, tea products processed from varieties other than Yunnan large-leaf tea trees do not belong to the category of Pu'er tea. Pu'er ripened tea made from large-leaf tea tree raw materials features “robust buds and leaves, thick and unfluffy strips, intense flavor, and thick leaves with loose and deep serrations.” When selecting, choose ripened tea that possesses these characteristics.

3. Processing Techniques: After ensuring the origin and tea tree variety, the quality of the tea product depends on the excellence of the “processing techniques.” This includes two aspects: (1) the meticulousness of tea leaf picking—tea leaves should be picked promptly, graded, not over-fermented, and without impurities. (2) Skilled processing—the tea should have complete and straight strips, uniform length, thickness, and weight, consistent color in the infused leaves without blemishes, moderate compactness for compressed teas (neither too loose nor too tightly packed), and a pure aroma indicating no contamination. Pu'er ripened tea that meets these conditions is considered high-quality.

4. Try Before Buying: Tea is a beverage, and the ultimate purpose of purchasing tea is for consumption. Therefore, after selecting the appearance of the Pu'er tea, it is essential to taste it personally. Determine the most important attributes of Pu'er ripened tea, such as its aroma, flavor, infusion color, and infused leaves, through sensory evaluation.

5. Value Correspondence: When purchasing Pu'er ripened tea, we oppose unreasonable pricing, deception, and inducement, as well as the malicious competition of low-price dumping. Due to differences in aesthetic standards, consumer psychology, and value orientations, perceptions of the value of Pu'er tea can vary widely, making it difficult to define with a specific number. Under the principles of voluntariness and equality, choosing Pu'er ripened tea that suits your preferences and tastes is key.