Harney & Sons Harney & Sons|Pu-erh Loose Leaf Tin

An ancient tea from Yunnan, Pu-Erh’s earthy pleasures have a passionate group of followers. This particular version is a dark, savory cooked Pu-Erh and makes for a striking brew. This Pu-Erh is a Shou style. Shou Pu-Erh is differentiated from sheng Pu-Erh in that it is fermented before it is packaged, compressed, and sold for consumption. Earthy and the better flavors to be found in a barnyard, like a simple Burgundy red wine.

Ingredients: Black tea

This tea can brewed several times. For each additional brew, steep tea an extra 15–30 seconds. The flavors lighten and sweeten after a few brews. The aroma is an earthy flavor. Caffeinated. Medium-bodied. Initial brewing time: 4 to 5 minutes. Brewing temp: 205º