Steaming cup of pu-erh tea
Michael Wu 9 min read
Pu-erh Tea and Digestion: An Honest Guide to the After-Dinner Cup

Shop our pu-erh tea collection, available in both ripe and raw varieties. In Yunnan, pu-erh has long been drunk after...

Steaming cup of Pu Erh Tea with accessories for the Raw vs Ripe Pu Erh comparison article
Michael Wu 9 min read
Raw vs. Ripe Pu-erh: Which One Should You Choose?

Choose raw pu-erh if you want a bright, lively tea with bitterness that turns to huigan (sweet aftertaste) and that...

Tea service with steaming kettles for Gongfu Style Pu Erh Tea brewing
Michael Wu 8 min read
How to Brew Gongfu Style Pu-erh Tea: Step-by-Step Guide

About 5–7 g of pu-erh in a 100–120 ml gaiwan, water just off the boil, one quick rinse and short infusions. The full method, a timing table and how to adjust each cup.

Wooden tea box filled with Tea Cakes for Pu Erh tea storage and preservation
Michael Wu 16 min read
The Best Pu Erh Tea Storage Solutions: How to Preserve Quality and Flavor

Shop our premium Pu Erh tea collection—available in both ripe and raw varieties! Properly storing Pu-erh tea isn't just about...

Steaming cup of tea with lemon, ginger, and cinnamon in an article about Pu Erh tea and weight loss
Michael Wu 8 min read
Pu-erh Tea and Weight Loss: Separating Facts from Marketing

Shop our pu-erh tea collection, available in both ripe and raw varieties. Search for pu-erh online and you will quickly...

Tea-infused cake featuring flavors developed through aging Pu Erh Tea
Michael Wu 8 min read
How Aging Changes Pu-erh: What Time Does to the Taste

How raw and ripe pu-erh change over the years, what storage, compression and leaf quality have to do with it, and how to tell well-aged tea from moldy tea.

Tea service with teapots cups and loose Pu Erh tea for a tasting party
Michael Wu 19 min read
How to Host a Pu Erh Tea Tasting Party Like a Pro

Shop our premium Pu Erh tea collection—available in both ripe and raw varieties! Hosting a Pu Erh tea tasting party...

Tea service with pressed Pu Erh tea bricks displayed for tasting and brewing
Michael Wu 5 min read
Pu-erh Shapes Explained: Cakes, Bricks, Tuocha and More

Cakes, bricks, tuocha, golden melons and dragon pearls: what each pu-erh shape is, how to break it, and how much shape really affects aging.

Tea tasting arrangement with cups and leaves for Pu Erh Tea tasting guide
Michael Wu 17 min read
A Beginner’s Guide to Pu Erh Tea Tasting: How to Develop Your Palate

Shop our premium Pu Erh tea collection—available in both ripe and raw varieties! Stepping into the world of Pu Erh...

Round compressed Pu Erh tea cake ready for breaking and rinsing in tea preparation
Michael Wu 6 min read
How to Break and Rinse a Pu-erh Cake

How to break a pu-erh cake safely from the edge with a pu-erh knife or pick, then give the leaf a quick rinse with water just off the boil before brewing.

Elegant tea service with pastries displayed for pairing Pu Erh tea in an article
Michael Wu 16 min read
How to Pair Pu Erh Tea with Different Types of Food and Desserts

Shop our premium Pu Erh tea collection—available in both ripe and raw varieties! Pu-erh tea offers a fascinating journey of...

Lush Tea Plantation for Microbial Fermentation in Pu Erh Tea Article
Michael Wu 16 min read
The Role of Microbial Fermentation in Pu Erh Tea: How It Shapes Flavor

Shop our premium Pu Erh tea collection—available in both ripe and raw varieties! Pu-erh tea stands apart in the world...