Several Storage Methods for Pu'er Tea Cakes
This article introduces several key points for storing Pu'er tea cakes: raw and ripe cakes should be stored separately; the storage location should be on the ground floor to allow natural air contact; avoid sunlight exposure; keep the original bamboo leaf wrapping for tea cakes; and choose ceramic o...
Tea News · Jun 12, 2026
Illustrated Method for Prying Open Pu'er Tea
This article provides a step-by-step illustrated guide on how to pry open compressed Pu'er tea, including tea cakes, mini tuo cha, and tea bricks. It introduces the use of tools like tea knives and tea cones, and emphasizes prying along the gaps and grain of the tea leaves to keep the pieces intact...
Tea News · Jun 05, 2026
Identifying Aged White Tea is Not Difficult
Counterfeit aged white tea, known as 'artificially aged' in the industry, is often sold in the form of tea cakes or bricks. Authentic aged white tea undergoes natural oxidation, resulting in a variety of colors and distinct aromas like lotus leaf, jujube, or herbal notes depending on its age. Counte...
Tea News · Jul 15, 2025
Why are some Pu-erh ripe tea cakes pressed loosely and some tightly?
Pu-erh ripe tea cakes vary in compression—some are loosely pressed (for better appearance while others are tightly pressed (locally called 'iron-pressed' . The process involves compressing loose tea leaves into a cake shape, requiring leaves of sufficient length to hold the form. Raw Pu-erh tea, wi...
Tea News · Jun 17, 2025
Why is a Pu-erh tea cake not 356 grams or 358 grams?
Pu-erh tea, a beloved beverage from Yunnan, has gained national popularity due to its unique flavor and health benefits. One intriguing aspect is the standardized weight of its tea cakes, which are almost always 357 grams. This weight traces back to historical trade practices in ancient China, where...
Tea News · Jun 17, 2025
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