New Tea enthusiasts might find drinking Pu'er tea a bit troublesome: aside from preparing a full set of tea utensils, such as a Gaiwan, a fairness Cup, a tea strainer, and tasting cups, there are many preparations required before drinking the tea.

  Most finished products of the traditional six types of tea are loose leaf teas. Pu'er tea is different; it is typically presented in compressed forms like cakes, bricks, or tuos to ensure proper transformation over time.
  Loose leaf teas can be directly steeped, while compressed teas need to be broken apart before they can be brewed. Therefore, breaking up the tea becomes the first challenge for many Pu'er tea enthusiasts when they start out.
  The tightness of each Pu'er tea varies depending on factors such as brand, storage age, and compression form.

  If the tea cake is relatively loose or the tea needle is easy to use, breaking it up will be relatively easier. However, if the tea cake is tightly compressed and you haven't mastered the technique of breaking it up, it can be difficult to break or may result in broken pieces. There's even a risk of injuring your hand accidentally.
  Moreover, Pu'er tea contains a rich amount of substances, so brewing it directly in a cup might result in a more pronounced bitterness and astringency.
  Not only do you need to prepare various tea utensils, but you also have to practice the skills of breaking up and brewing the tea. Only by meeting these conditions can you make a good cup of Pu'er tea, which leads many enthusiasts to think that drinking Pu'er tea is rather troublesome.
  However, with advancements in tea-making techniques, the compressed forms of Pu'er tea have become increasingly diverse, and there are now many high-quality dragon balls, small cubes, and chocolate bricks available on the market that are convenient for daily consumption.

  A single dragon ball is just the right amount for one serving and can be brewed without the need for breaking it up. They are also portable and cute in shape, making them very popular among tea enthusiasts.
  If using a gaiwan to Brew tea seems time-consuming and laborious, enthusiasts can choose to use a brewing cup instead. It requires only pouring water and decanting the tea, making it simple to handle and convenient for everyday consumption.