What is the “Old Tea Heads” of Pu-erh Tea?
What is the “Old Tea Heads” of Pu-erh Tea? Old tea heads of Pu-erh are clumps formed during the pile fermentation process of ripe Pu-erh tea. When tea leaves secrete sticky fruit gum, some leaves stick together into lumps. After fermentation, these lumps that cannot be easily separated are picked out and called "old tea heads." Quality selec...

Tea News · Apr 26, 2026