ABOUT SHU (RIPE) PU'ER
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Shu Pu’Er, or Ripe Pu’Er, is a tea defined first and foremost by its production method, a carefully controlled post-fermentation process that transforms raw tea leaves into a smooth, mature and comforting liquor. Unlike sheng, which ages naturally over many years, Shu Pu’Er acquires depth and warmth through fermentation technique developed in the 1970s. During this process, the tea is moistened, piled, and allowed to ferment under the influence of beneficial microorganisms. Temperature, humidity, and timing must be monitored with precision, as the stability and purity of the final tea depend entirely on the skill of the producer. The infusion should be clean, bright, and free from musty or sharp notes. Its taste is typically round, velvety, and subtly sweet, expressing earthy, woody, and mineral nuances created during fermentation. Although the production process defines Shu Pu’Er, the quality of the leaf material also plays an important supporting role. We especially value Shu Pu’Er made from old tea trees and processed according to traditional methods. Such material has a stronger structure and richer biochemical composition, allowing the tea to ferment more cleanly and to continue maturing even after production is complete.
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Shu Pu’Er, or Ripe Pu’Er, is a tea defined first and foremost by its production method, a carefully controlled post-fermentation process that transforms raw tea leaves into a smooth, mature and comforting liquor. Unlike sheng, which ages naturally over many years, Shu Pu’Er acquires depth and warmth through fermentation technique developed in the 1970s. During this process, the tea is moistened, piled, and allowed to ferment under the influence of beneficial microorganisms. Temperature, humidity, and timing must be monitored with precision, as the stability and purity of the final tea depend entirely on the skill of the producer. The infusion should be clean, bright, and free from musty or sharp notes. Its taste is typically round, velvety, and subtly sweet, expressing earthy, woody, and mineral nuances created during fermentation. Although the production process defines Shu Pu’Er, the quality of the leaf material also plays an important supporting role. We especially value Shu Pu’Er made from old tea trees and processed according to traditional methods. Such material has a stronger structure and richer biochemical composition, allowing the tea to ferment more cleanly and to continue maturing even after production is complete.
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