Pu'er spring Tea is divided into “Spring Tip,” “Mid-Spring,” and “Late Spring.” Spring Tea refers to the tea leaves picked before the end of May. Pu'er spring tea has a mellow taste, strong tea aroma, and a lingering aftertaste.

I. What is Pu'er Spring Tea?

Pu'er spring tea refers to Pu'er tea harvested in the spring season. It is a type of tea that undergoes fermentation. Pu'er tea is made from Yunnan's large-leaf sun-dried Green Tea as its raw material. Pu'er spring tea, specifically, is the Pu'er tea plucked during spring, with high leaf quality and moisture content, suitable for fermentation, producing a clear and refreshing infusion with a soft mouthfeel.

II. When is Pu'er Spring Tea Harvested?

The harvesting period for Pu'er spring tea typically occurs between March and May each year. During this time, the climate is mild, and rainfall is abundant, leading to vigorous growth of the tea plants, resulting in tender leaves with high moisture content, ideal for making Pu'er spring tea.

III. Characteristics of Pu'er Spring Tea

Rich Aroma: Pu'er spring tea has a rich aroma, with a clear and refreshing infusion and a soft mouthfeel, along with a long-lasting sweet aftertaste.

Bright Color: The infusion of Pu'er spring tea appears as a yellow-green hue, clear and bright, like translucent amber.

High Tenderness: Pu'er spring tea has high tenderness, with a significant moisture content, suitable for processing into Pu'er tea.

IV. How to Select Pu'er Spring Tea

Inspect the Appearance: Pu'er spring tea should have a neat appearance, natural color, and a well-twisted shape without impurities.

Smell and Taste: Pu'er spring tea should have a rich aroma, with a clear and refreshing infusion.

Mouthfeel is soft, with a long-lasting sweet aftertaste.

Distinguish Authenticity: There are often fake and substandard products in the Pu'er spring tea market. Consumers should be cautious in distinguishing authenticity. One can judge authenticity by checking the packaging, production date, manufacturer's name, and other information. Choose reliable channels: To avoid purchasing counterfeit products, and at the same time, pay attention to different brands, origins, years, and grades of Pu'er spring tea, selecting the product that suits your taste and needs.