Chinese Pu-erh tea with its unique nature

Pu-erh tea has caught the fancy of many Western tea drinkers because of its unique and delicate taste and bio picture.

The organic image is derived, it is one of the least processed tea, there are only two simple steps in production - 'fade' and 'dry'. The processes in the production of green, oolong, black tea are usually expansions or additions here primarily "bake" to 'rub' "fashion", or. The virtually untreated nature minimizes the breakdown of enzymes and oxidation.

Because of its simple and common production process, some historians believe that Pu-erh tea was one of the very original Chinese tea, its use goes back at least two thousand years. The simple process of production has been practiced over the years honed by qualified and experienced exponents of the art form.

Pu-erh tea production is almost exclusively in the province of Southern Fujian, its natural environment is particularly suited to the cultivation of plants. Production is concentrated in areas such as Fuding and Zhenghe, is characterized by a hilly terrain, mild temperatures and plenty of regular rain. Fuding has, for example one year, the average temperature of 18oC and 1660mm rain fall. The soil in these areas is predominantly a red or yellow color.

All teas consist of the same plant called "Camellia sinensis". There are a few premium species that are grown specifically for premium Pu-erh tea, for example, Fuding Da Hao, Zhenghe and Fuan Big White. Premium tea leaves have Fuller body compared to its next sibling green tea. The leaf tips are usually rich silvery-white fur, is the 'Silver' representation of the final product, such as silver needle.

FuJian province of Southern China is a traditional tea country, famous for Oolong and some green teas - Tea production in addition to its white. Despite the Chinese tendency to preserve trade secrets, over two thousand years of tea production and export to other countries, resulting in leakage of skills and knowledge that are needed for the processing of many Chinese teas. For example, the processing has been know for green and black teas finally exported. The specialized skills of Pu-erh tea production have so far been assigned in the region of Fujian.

Imitation products are sold in the market. Plants used in these counterfeit products are lightened color. The preparation is also different. A processing step 'Sha Qing - green tea production is traditionally used instead of' devastating 'step - the unmistakable process make authentic Premium Pu-erh tea added.

Pu-erh tea is not consumed as much as the others because of the highly localized production in China. This rarity has contributed its value. Premium Silver Needle is especially prized and associated pay. Outside China and among Chinese emigrants Pu-erh tea is growing in popularity.