Is the Pu-erh Tea You Drink Sun-dried or Oven-dried?
The distinction between sun-drying and oven-drying is a fundamental yet crucial concept in Pu-erh tea, often explored by enthusiasts. These terms refer specifically to the drying methods within the initial processing stage of Pu-erh tea, not the fixation (kill-green step. Sun-drying involves drying...
Tea News · Jan 24, 2026
Methods to Distinguish Whether Pu-erh Tea is Oven-dried or Sun-dried
This article outlines four key methods to distinguish between oven-dried and sun-dried Pu-erh tea. By observing color, oven-dried green tea appears greener while sun-dried tea shows darker hues. In appearance, sun-dried tea cakes become tightly compressed over 3-5 years with darkening strands, where...
Tea News · Nov 14, 2025
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