Why is Pu-erh Tea Pressed into Cakes?
Originally, pressing Pu-erh tea into cakes was primarily to reduce transportation losses caused by inconvenient traffic conditions during a certain historical period. Pressing tea into compact cakes minimizes the impact of moisture absorption and evaporation, better preserving microorganisms and aro...
Tea News · Jan 28, 2026
How to Identify Pu-erh Tea with the Naked Eye?
High-quality Pu-erh tea can be identified by its appearance. Raw Pu-erh typically exhibits a bluish-brown color, while ripe Pu-erh shows a reddish-brown hue. The tea leaves should be plump, tightly rolled, and emit pleasant aromas such as floral, fruity, orchid, fresh, longan, or camphor notes, ofte...
Tea News · Jan 09, 2026
Why Pu-erh Tea Cakes Are Compressed Instead of Stored Loose
Pu-erh tea is traditionally compressed into cake form rather than stored loose primarily to better preserve its aroma and flavor over time. While modern technology allows for loose storage, compression remains the norm. Historically, tight compression facilitated transportation and reduced losses du...
Tea News · Dec 11, 2025
Brew Your Own Cup of Pu-erh Tea!
Everyone can brew their own cup of Pu-erh tea, a process influenced by factors such as tea characteristics, altitude, tea quantity, and water temperature, resulting in different brewing effects. Pu-erh tea is typically compressed, and it's best to loosen it a week or two before brewing to allow it t...
Tea News · Jul 22, 2025
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