Puerh Tea
Few teas reward curiosity quite like puerh. Aged and fermented in the ancient traditions of Yunnan, this tea deepens with time. Yielding earthy, mellow complexity that recalls the finest aged wines. Raw or ripe, young or vintage, each expression is entirely its own. Those who discover it rarely look back. And for something altogether brighter, our citrus teas offer a compelling counterpoint.
Puerh Tea Frequently Asked Questions
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What is pu-erh tea?
Pu-erh is a fermented and aged tea from Yunnan, China, unique for continuing to develop in character over years, much like a fine wine. Traditionally pressed into cakes, it can be aged for decades, developing a deep, earthy, mellow profile quite unlike an unaged tea. Discover the wider Chinese tea traditions that shape styles like this. -
What are the benefits of pu-erh tea?
Pu-erh is valued for its smooth, mellow character, a result of fermentation softening the sharper edges found in unaged teas. Many drink it after a meal for its warming, settling quality rather than as a specific remedy. Its complexity rewards a slower approach to infusing, our temperature guide has the specifics. -
Where can I buy pu-erh tea in the UK?
JING sources pu-erh direct from its Yunnan origin and offers it as loose leaf, so genuine, single-garden pu-erh is available in the UK directly from us rather than through anonymous blends. Traceable sourcing is central to how we choose every tea. See our guide to loose leaf tea for why that matters.