The Origin of Off-Flavors in Ripe Pu-erh Tea
The off-flavors in ripe Pu-erh tea primarily stem from fermentation techniques. Sour taste commonly results from incomplete fermentation (below 70% maturity , while the distinct 'pile fermentation flavor' emerges during microbial processing. These characteristics form unique flavor profiles that may...
Tea News · Nov 26, 2025
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