Pu'er Tea

Definition and Properties
Pu’er Tea is a type of dark tea (post-fermented tea) among China’s six major tea categories. It is mainly produced in Pu’er City and the surrounding areas of Yunnan Province. Its key feature lies in the unique post-fermentation process, which enables the tea to develop a richer and mellower flavor as time passes—aged Pu’er Tea is particularly valued in the market.
Common Classifications and Collocations
By Storage Form
Loose Pu’er Tea : Loose Pu’er Tea is convenient for immediate brewing.
Compressed Pu’er Tea : Common forms include tea cakes , tea bricks , and tuocha . For example: He collected a vintage Pu’er tea cake made in the 1990s.
Cultural and Market Attributes
Pu’er Tea has a long history of over 1,700 years in China. Beyond being a daily beverage, it is also recognized for its cultural value and collectibility—high-quality aged Pu’er Tea often appreciates in value, making it a unique part of Chinese tea culture and the global tea market.