Young Pu-Erh Tea

Young Pu-Erh Tea is considered a young pu-erh because it is only 1 year old. Similar to wine, young Pu-Erh tea is not as valuable as older teas (5 years or more). However, it still has the distinct earthy and musty flavor that is associated with many older pu-erh black teas.

About This Tea:

Leaves: Pu-Erh 1 Year vintage. Special Pu-Erh Process
Aroma: Earthy and musty
Color: Dull, black
Taste: Earthy and musty in character
Well Being: Detoxed, Alert, Special, Daring, Different
Caffeine Content: Approximately 27-35mg per cup
Origin: Yunnan Province, China. Grown: 1500-4100 ft above sea level
Ingredients: Pu-Erh Tea

Directions:

Hot Tea: Add 1 heaped teaspoon of loose tea for each 250ml of water into a teapot and pour freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep in the hot water for approximately 3-7 minutes, depending on desired strength. Milk and sugar are not required, but you can add sugar to taste if preferred. Consider using a natural sweetener such as Stevia instead of sugar.

Iced Tea: To make 1 liter of iced tea, add 6 heaped teaspoons of loose tea into a teapot and pour 1-1 1/4 cups of boiling water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. In a pitcher, fill 1/4 with cold water and slowly add the infused tea (strain the leaves). Add ice cubes and top with cold water. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a slice of lemon, and sweeten to taste.