Brew & Ingredients
Why are your tea pressed into pearls and cakes?
Our Pu-erh tea is pressed into cakes and pearls using a traditional technique rich in cultural significance. The pressing process enhances the tea’s qualities, facilitating aging and allowing flavours to deepen over time. This method also simplifies brewing—no measuring needed for each cup—ensuring a consistent flavour with every brew. Additionally, well-stored quality Pu-erh tea cakes can command high prices at auctions, reflecting their exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Enjoy the heritage and craftsmanship in every piece!
Enhanced Flavour Development: The pressing process helps concentrate flavours, allowing the tea to age gracefully and develop richer, more complex profiles over time.
Simplified Brewing: Pressed tea eliminates the need for measuring loose leaves each time, making brewing more convenient and consistent.
Longer Shelf Life: The compact form reduces oxidation and preserves the tea, allowing for long-term storage without losing quality.
Aging Potential: Pressed teas can improve with age, similar to fine wines, offering a unique tasting experience as they mature.
Cultural Significance: The traditional technique of pressing tea is steeped in history, reflecting craftsmanship and cultural heritage.
Easy Transport: Cakes and pearls are more compact and easier to transport than loose leaves tea, making them ideal for travel.
Consistent Infusions: Each brew yields a similar flavour profile, ensuring a reliable tea experience with every cup.
Visual Appeal: The unique shapes of pearls and cakes can be visually striking, adding an aesthetic element to your tea collection.
Enjoy the many benefits of pressed Pu-erh tea in your brewing routine!
What ingredients do you use?
We use natural tea leaves, flowers, and herbs to create our unique flavours. Each plotting and mountain area of Yunnan contributes different flavour profiles, resulting in a rich and diverse taste experience. Every ingredient is carefully selected to ensure quality and enhance your tea-drinking enjoyment.
What temperature should I use to brew tea pearls and cakes?
For our Yunnan large leaves tea, we recommend boiling water at 100°C (212°F). Thanks to the robust nature of these large leaves, they can withstand higher temperatures without compromising flavour or nutrients. This means you can enjoy a perfectly brewed cup without the stress or hassle of getting the temperature just right!
Is there a right time for drinking Pu-erh tea？
Yes! We recommend the following:
Raw Pu-erh: Best enjoyed in the morning to early afternoon for a refreshing start to your day.
White and Black Pu-erh: Ideal from morning until evening, perfect for any time you need a flavourful pick-me-up.
Ripe Pu-erh: This versatile option can be enjoyed any time of day, even before bedtime, for a calming experience.
How many times can I brew the tea?
Our tea can be brewed multiple times—typically between 10 to 15 brews, with some varieties yielding even more, depending on the size of your pot!
Which tea is suitable for consumption and which are good for aging purpose?
In the Pu-erh tea world, there is a saying of store raw tea, drink ripe tea, and appreciate aged tea. However, quality white, black, raw and ripe Pu-erh can both be consumed or aged with proper storage.
Store Raw Tea (存生茶): Raw Pu-erh tea is known for its potential to age beautifully. Storing it allows the flavours to develop over time, resulting in a more complex and nuanced profile.
Drink Ripe Tea (喝熟茶): Ripe Pu-erh tea offers a smooth and mellow flavour, making it an excellent choice for immediate enjoyment. It’s perfect for those seeking a rich, earthy taste without the wait.
Appreciate Aged Tea (品老茶): Aged Pu-erh tea is highly prized for its depth of flavour and rarity. With years of careful storage, it offers unique characteristics that reflect its journey through time.
Each type of Pu-erh tea offers a different experience, allowing tea lovers to enjoy the full spectrum of flavours and nuances!
What brewing accessories can I use for Pu-erh tea?
For brewing Pu-erh tea, consider the following accessories:
Gaiwan: Ideal for new tea lovers, allowing you to control the brewing process and enjoy multiple infusions.
Yixing Teapot: Made from clay, this teapot enhances the flavour of tea brewed over time and is perfect for seasoned Pu-erh drinkers.
Gongdao Bei (Fairness Cup): This is used to evenly distribute tea among multiple cups, ensuring a consistent flavour experience for everyone.
Piao Yi Teapot: An excellent option for the office, this teapot combines functionality and style, making it easy to enjoy your Pu-erh tea at work without the hassle.