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A little context
Ripe, or shou, pu-erh uses a wet-piling process to develop its dark character. It is distinct from raw, or sheng, pu-erh; do not treat the two as interchangeable.
You might enjoy it if…
You are curious about earth, wood, dark sweetness and want a fuller cup. Taste varies by maker and batch.
You might prefer another tea if…
You dislike earthy aromas. Reject tea with visible mold or an unexplained unpleasant odor.
Your first mug
- Leaf
- 4 g
- Water
- 250 ml
- Temperature
- 100°C / 212°F
- First steep
- 3 min
Use loose leaf or a small pre-portioned sample first. You do not need a whole cake.
New tea or aged tea?
Ask about storage and processing as well as the date. Young and aged examples can both be enjoyable; compare a small sample.
Compare the two age timelines