Various Aromas of Pu-erh Tea (Raw and Ripe)
Pu-erh tea is renowned for its complex and evolving aroma profiles, which differ significantly between raw (sheng and ripe (shou varieties. Raw Pu-erh tea typically exhibits fresh, floral, and sweet aromatic notes such as floral, orchid, honey, woody, and rock sugar scents, often associated with s...
Tea News · Jan 30, 2026
The Raw Material Revolution of Ripe Pu-erh Tea
This article discusses the current state and future potential of ripe Pu-erh tea. The author argues that ripe tea is highly promising, possesses aging value, and can develop richer flavors. Currently, the market is dominated by lower-quality raw materials for fermentation, leading to widespread cons...
Tea News · Jan 13, 2026
A Detailed Account of Ripe Pu-erh Tea
Ripe Pu-erh tea undergoes artificial fermentation, developing a unique aroma and taste. It has a mild tea nature, helps regulate vital energy, warms the middle, and nourishes the stomach, offering significant health benefits. When brewed, it yields a thick, deep reddish liquor with a smooth and gent...
Tea News · Dec 13, 2025
Production and Taste Explanation of Ripe Pu-erh Tea
Ripe Pu-erh tea undergoes an artificial fermentation process, resulting in a unique aroma and flavor profile. It is characterized by a mild tea nature, believed to help regulate qi and warm the stomach, offering significant health benefits. When brewed, it yields a thick, deep reddish liquor with a...
Tea News · Dec 07, 2025
Tea Master Shares: Illustrated Process of Making Keemun Black Tea
Keemun Black Tea production begins with harvesting tender buds before Qingming Festival, followed by sorting and grading. The leaves undergo withering to evaporate moisture, which establishes the foundation for color and aroma. Next, rolling releases tea juices from the leaves. Fermentation then ena...
Tea News · Nov 23, 2025
Dark Tea and Health
Dark tea is one of China's six major tea categories with over 400 years of history. Unique to China, it's an essential beverage for ethnic minorities. Through a special 'pile fermentation' process, dark tea develops multiple enzymes that research shows can enhance insulin receptor binding capability...
Tea News · Nov 02, 2025
Raw Pu-erh Tea and Ripe Pu-erh Tea
Pu-erh tea is divided into two main categories: raw and ripe. Raw Pu-erh undergoes natural aging without artificial fermentation, featuring a refreshing aroma with grassy notes and a strong, bitter taste that transforms over time into a mellower flavor with aged characteristics. Ripe Pu-erh is produ...
Tea News · Sep 29, 2025
The Difference Between Golden Flower Pu-erh and Golden Flower Fu Tea
Golden Flower Fu Tea is a distinctive product within the black tea category, classified as a post-fermented and fully fermented tea. Traditionally consumed by nomadic groups in regions like Northwest China, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia, it is processed during the hottest days of summer, hence the name '...
Tea News · Aug 13, 2025
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