Ripe Pu-erh Tea

A dark, post-fermented Yunnan tea with earthy depth, smooth body and notes of wood and cocoa.

Category

Coffee & Tea

Glassware

Gaiwan or teacup

ABV

Alcohol free

Flavour

Earthy, Woody, Smooth, Cocoa

Size

1 serving

Key ingredients

• Ripe pu-erh tea leaves
• Hot water

How to make it

Rinse 4–5 g of leaves briefly if desired. Brew in 200 ml near-boiling water for 2–3 minutes, or use repeated short gongfu infusions.

Flavour profile

Earthy, Woody, Smooth, Cocoa

Origin & history

Yunnan, China; ripe (shou) pu-erh is made using controlled pile fermentation.

Serve it in

Gaiwan or teacup

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