An In-depth Examination of Two Distinct Stimulants update: 2026-03-09 The Economic Rise of Puer Tea and Coffee A report from Intel Market Research estimates that the U.S. Pu’er tea market was valued at USD 168.5 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 285.6 million by 2032. In the tea industry, direct-to-consumer sales channels […]
Chinese Tea as a Foundation for Social Connection 1. Lonliness in the United States The United States is the world of aplenty. We have everything one could ever dream of: high salaries, state of art technology, and huge houses. Our homes have grown by 150% since 1980, but yet fewer people are living in them.
About Purcraftea’s Ethically Sourced, Farmer Direct Craft Tea Our Motivation for Finding Ethically Sourced Tea Our motivation for finding ethically sourced tea began in our time in Yunnan. After trying gushu or ancient tree tea, we were hooked on the complexity and supreme flavor profiles. We wondered how this tea could be so different from
A Guide Explaining What Does Pu Erh Tea Taste Like? Introduction to Pu Erh Tea Raw Pu Erh Tea Ripe Pu Erh Tea Let me share with you the fascinating world of pu erh tea, a treasure that comes exclusively from China’s Yunnan Province. By law, only tea produced in the Pu’er region can bear
A Deep Dive into China’s Historic Dark Tea 1. History of Liubao Tea Origins of Liubao Tea Liubao Town, Guanxi Province China Liubao tea, also known as Liu Bao or Liu Pao tea, is typically a type of dark tea (hei cha) that originates from the Liubao Town Cangwu County Wuzhou City region in Guangxi,
How to Find Thai Black Tea Grown In Thailand Introduction to Thai Black Tea The flavor of Thai Black tea compared to Chinese tea is ‘same same but different’ as the Thai’s like to say, meaning that although its quite similar, there remain some stark differences. It would be a great idea to experiment with
Calming Tea: The Power of Overcoming Stress Picture yourself sitting in a comfortable chair or space within nature near a small trickling spring or in a quiet relaxing environment. You have Guqin music in the background. Maybe you are surrounded by candles in the evening or some burning incense. Perhaps it’s a nice spring day
Why This Traditional Yunnan Tea Has Been Valued for Centuries While we at Purcraftea are not licensed medical professionals, we believe there are many potential wellness benefits associated with drinking Pu’erh tea. This includes Ripe Pu’erh (a fermented dark tea known for its smooth, complex character) and Raw Pu’erh (a more vibrant, naturally aged tea
What are the Differences Between Pu Erh Raw vs Ripe There are many differences between pu erh raw vs ripe. One is a type of dark tea, and the other a type of unfermented green tea. Both teas are relatively new to the scene of international imported teas and the production of ripe is even
Jingmai Mountain Culture Brings the Spirit to Chinese Tea If you’re like me, you’ll find Jingmai Mountain heritage both fascinating and unbelievable. In China, there exists a unique culture where an entire community devotes their lives to celebrating and honoring a tea spirit. This ancient tradition has been passed down for thousands of years, reflecting
