{"id":435,"date":"2026-08-31T14:57:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T12:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teepapst.com\/tea-encyclopedia\/the-7-worlds-of-tea\/pu-erh-tea-black-tea-from-china\/"},"modified":"2026-09-07T16:29:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T14:29:44","slug":"pu-erh-tea-black-tea-from-china","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/teepapst.com\/en\/tea-encyclopedia\/the-7-worlds-of-tea\/pu-erh-tea-black-tea-from-china\/","title":{"rendered":"Pu Erh Tea (Black Tea from China)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pu Erh tea originates from the Chinese province of Yunnan and is the only true tea variety that is not obtained from the camellia (Camellia sinensis), but traditionally from wild tea bushes (Qingmao). Its aging process is characteristic: during production and storage, microorganisms are active, changing the tea leaves over time and breaking down bitter substances and tannins \u2013 similar to the aging of wine. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-tp-hairline\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/teepapst\/assets\/img\/teelexikon\/pu-erh-tee.jpg\" alt=\"Pu Erh tea, leaves and infusion\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1272\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two production methods<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shou Pu Erh:<\/strong> accelerated, machine-controlled aging<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sheng Pu Erh:<\/strong> traditional long-term aging over 2 to 50 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Processing<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The leaves are harvested, laid out to wither, and lightly steamed to stop fermentation and preserve the greenness as so-called Maocha. The tea is then pressed into shape. Over time, microorganisms form at the breaking points of the leaves, allowing the tea to age \u2013 natural long-term aging is considered particularly high-quality.  <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taste<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through aging, Pu Erh develops an elegant, sweetish aroma with nuances of flowers, herbs, and fruits, as well as a hint of tartness.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparation<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many tea lovers start with a short &#8220;rinse&#8221; with boiling water, which is discarded after a few seconds. The subsequent infusions are drunk, with a steeping time of two to four minutes \u2013 Pu Erh can be infused multiple times. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike most other teas, Pu Erh is deliberately designed for long-term storage: dry, airy, and without strong odor sources nearby, so that the aging process can continue for years.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity tp-rule\"\/><p class=\"tp-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Discover more topics<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5c37fcd6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tp-card tp-tea-tile has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teepapst.com\/en\/tea-encyclopedia\/the-7-worlds-of-tea\/black-tea-red-tea\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/teepapst\/assets\/img\/teelexikon\/schwarzer-tee.jpg\" alt=\"Black tea, leaves and infusion\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tp-tea-tile-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-m-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teepapst.com\/en\/tea-encyclopedia\/the-7-worlds-of-tea\/black-tea-red-tea\/\">Black Tea<\/a><\/h4>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tp-card tp-tea-tile has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teepapst.com\/en\/tea-encyclopedia\/the-7-worlds-of-tea\/oolong-tea\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/teepapst\/assets\/img\/teelexikon\/oolong-tee.jpg\" alt=\"Oolong tea, leaves and infusion\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tp-tea-tile-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-m-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teepapst.com\/en\/tea-encyclopedia\/the-7-worlds-of-tea\/oolong-tea\/\">Oolong Tea<\/a><\/h4>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tp-card tp-tea-tile has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teepapst.com\/en\/chai-tea\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/teepapst\/assets\/img\/teelexikon\/chai-tee.jpg\" alt=\"Chai tea, spice blend and infusion\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tp-tea-tile-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-m-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teepapst.com\/en\/chai-tea\/\">Chai Tea<\/a><\/h4>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-s-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teepapst.com\/en\/tea-encyclopedia\/the-7-worlds-of-tea\/\">Back to the 7 Worlds of Tea<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pu Erh tea originates from the Chinese province of Yunnan and is the only true tea variety that is not obtained from the camellia (Camellia sinensis), but traditionally from wild tea bushes (Qingmao). 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