Yunnan Jingmai Ripe Pu’erh 2015
What is the differences between Raw and Ripe Pu’erh?
Pu’erh is one of the most famous Tea in China, it is categorized as raw and ripe pu’erh according to the level of fermentation. The production of Raw Puerh was being recorded since Tang Dynasty, while the history of producing Ripe Pu’erh is relatively young, which was originated in the 1970s. Ripe Pu’erh is a kind of fermented Dark Tea with a special processing step – “Wet Piling”. Under this special step of “Wet Piling”, fermentation is accelerated, astringency is reduced. The non-fermented Raw Pu’erh is fresh in mouthfeel and usually come with some astringency; but the fermented Ripe pu’erh usually has very low or no astringency at all, the fermentation helps to create a bold and smooth mouthfeel, with mellow and earthy flavor.
Weight per pack: 100g
Tea Farm Location: Jingmai, Yunnan, China
Harvest Time: Spring 2015
Tasting Notes: sweet, fruity, and hint of sticky rice and jujube
Tea Liquor Colour: Bright and clear red-brown colour