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
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
5 Eco-Friendly Methods for Tea Storage Proper tea storage is essential for preserving its quality and ensuring it remains flavorful over time. Unlike other teas, Chinese Puerh tea can be stored for decades and even improves with age, developing richer, more complex flavors—known as “the older, the better.” You can think of Puerh to be
The Truth About Pesticides in Tea When it comes to tea, many tea lovers wonder: are there any pesticides in tea? There is no absolute answer to this question. While small amounts of pesticides may meet safety standards, they can affect the flavor of the tea and, in some cases, potentially harm the body over
