Where Does the Sweetness of Ancient Tree Pu-erh Come From?
Where Does the Sweetness of Ancient Tree Pu-erh Come From? The pronounced and lingering sweetness in ancient tree Pu-erh tea primarily stems from its higher carbohydrate metabolism. Older trees accumulate more sugars (like glucose and fructose and complex carbohydrates (such as starch and cellulose compared to younger trees, which focus more on nitrogen-b...

Tea News · Jan 09, 2026