In order to craft good sheng pu-erh, fresh tea leaves picked around the Qing Ming season are absolutely required. The materials for this tea come from the Fenqing large-leaf tea species, and first are picked and then dried with traditional methods before they are pressed into the tuocha, or bird’s nest shape.This Raw Pu-erh Mini Tuocha is made from Pu-erh leaf compressing with Lotus leaf to produce these gorgeous miniature Pu-erh tea cakes. Each mini tuocha is individually wrapped for convenient use and storage that will make your Pu-erh tea last much longer.Tuocha is a tea that is compressed in a ‘dome-shaped bowl’ and most often made of pu erh tea leaves. If you observe our product images you can see that it resembles a bird’s nest. This kind of shape helps to the tea dry out better after processing.This is a type of pu-erh tea called Yunnan tuocha tea, made from an ancient variety of tea. “Tuo cha” means bowl shaped tea. It refers to the method of shaping the pu-erh tea while drying. Enjoy it hot or iced, as is, or try adding lemon and your favorite sweetener. For additional enjoyment, try any of Triple Leaf Tea’s green, decaf green …Pu-erh tea is made from Yunnan large-leaf varietal of Camellia Sinensis. It is typically processed into compressed cakes, bricks and tuos. Pu-erh is particularly special because it can be aged for decades or longer, always changing and (in most cases) developing more depth and texture. Raw Pu-erh (生茶) is the traditionaChina Pu-Erh Shou Cha Dragon Pearl. Shou Pu-Erh tea leaves are crafted by hand into medium pearl shapes, which yield a thick, rich cup with an earthy character. The aroma is fragrant with hints of sweet toffee. Cocoa notes lead to a smooth finish, hinting of spice. Each 1.25″ pearl will yield approximately 3-4 cups of tea.This is the reason why pu-erh tea has been used in China as a traditional medicine. Pu-erh tea is processed from the large leaf of Yunnan tea tree. Then, it undergoes into a slow fermentation process that gives it its dark color. As in other teas, pu-erh tea is a good source of antioxidants.Pu-erh tea is a unique type of fermented tea produced in certain parts of China and provides a range of health benefits for those who regularly consume it. There are a number of types of pu-erh tea, including both raw and ripe varieties. The raw type is typically sun-dried and compressed and is the …