Pu-erh, a Yunnan province offering, can be made from black or green tea. Black or “Cooked” Tea is called Shu. Green or Raw Tea is called Sheng & is not oxidized. Pu-erh can be in loose form or compressed. Traditionally aged in caves, now the tea is aged in specially designed “caves” or climate controlled rooms where the humidity level is carefully maintained at less than 80%. Moisture is introduced to piles the dry, finished leaves which are regularly turned & tended. During this "composting" procedure helpful bacteria growth is encouraged. Aging is desireable as is the earthy aroma, fragrance & taste. Once aged the desired amount, the leaves are compressed into cakes, disks, buttons, or bird's nest shapes. The natural aging produces a very mellow, smooth cup. Some ages Pu-erh cakes & disks are highly collectible.
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