Understanding Shou Puerh Tea: Process, Taste, and Brewing Basics What is Shou Puerh Tea? Let’s start by divulging the meaning behind the Chinese pinyin (phonetic spelling) of shou puerh tea. “Shou” (熟) literally means “ripe” or “cooked,” indicating it is fully fermented compared to raw (Sheng) Puerh. Puerh (普洱, pǔ’ěr) tea is a type of […]
Elevate Your Tea Experience: The Benefits of Trying Tea Samples The Growing Popularity of Tea Samplers Purcraftea Samples The rising global popularity of trying tea samples can be attributed to the seeking of variety, education, and a desire for low-commitment exploration. For newcomers of tea, tea samplers offer an accessible entry point into the diverse
4 Reasons Why our Jingmai Teas are Orchid Fragrance Tea You may have heard us mention several times in our videos that our Jingmai teas contain an orchid fragrance upon brewing. You might have seen in our flavor cards that each tea shares this smell in common. Why is it that all our teas can
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,
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
Yin Yang Approach to Align Your Tea with Your Body In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the yin yang approach teaches that harmony and balance lie at the heart of health and well-being. This philosophy extends even to everyday choices, such as choosing the right tea to drink. For example, did you know that white and
