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Shou Pu-erh
is a modern invention, dating from the 1970's. This
process of Pu-erh manufacture was created in response
to requests from tea drinkers for Pu-erh that was
ready to drink when purchased and that offered a bold,
hearty taste. Shou Pu-erh meets that demand. This
faster development of flavor is accomplished by
exposing the mao cha to an accelerated process of
artificial fermentation in the tea factory.
Shou Pu-erh will, under good storage conditions, keep
well, mellow and deepen in flavor, although it will
not age and undergo the natural bacterial changes that
sheng Pu-erh does. It is made primarily for immediate
consumption, and is sold in beeng chas, tuo-chas and
several grades of loose leaf tea.
Shou Pu-erh is perfect for tea enthusiasts who enjoy
the ritual of opening and breaking up a beeng cha but
want tea that is drinkable now or that will
keep well for six or so years.
For those who are eager to experience the multiple steepings possible from
pu-erh tea, please refer to our
tea steeping suggestions in our
Tea 101 section.
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