Pu-erh tea is a unique fermented tea from Yunnan Province, China, known for its distinctive taste and health benefits. Pu-erh tea comes in two main types: raw (sheng) and ripe (shou). Raw Pu-erh is unfermented, while ripe Pu-erh undergoes fermentation. Raw Pu-erh has a refreshing flavour with a slight bitterness that transitions to a sweet aftertaste, whereas ripe Pu-erh boasts a robust, earthy aroma. For Pu-erh tea to develop its unique taste, traditional methods including fixing, rolling, and sun-drying are used, followed by a long fermentation process. Its history dates back to the Tang Dynasty, initially serving as tribute tea to the imperial court, and became a vital trade item on the Ancient Tea Horse Road during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, widely distributed across Southwest China and Southeast Asia. Due to its unique production process and aging potential, Pu-erh tea is considered highly collectible. Tea enthusiasts appreciate the complex layers and evolving flavours of Pu-erh tea. It is suitable for brewing in various tea-ware, such as covered tea bowls (gaiwans) and purple clay teapots. Pu-erh tea is praised for its digestive benefits, fat reduction, weight loss, and antioxidant properties. In addition to embracing the profound tradition of Chinese tea culture, you will benefit from Pu-erh's health benefits as well.