Pu-Erh Pearls

Adagio Teas – Pu-Erh Pearls

Adagio Teas Pu-Erh Pearls are extra-large for ease of brewing in teapots. Aged five years for a smooth, mellow flavor and extra-dark color.

Generously sized for teapot brewing, this extra-large pu-erh pearl gives the term tea ball new meaning. Compressed fermented five-year-old shou style pu erh leaves are wonderfully earthy, smooth and comforting. They take second infusions well as they slowly unfurl or pop one in your travel tumbler for a day of smooth, earthy sips.

Fresh From Southern Yunnan
Pu’erh tea gets its name from a county located in southern Yunnan. There are two types of pu’er tea: sheng (‘green’ or ‘raw’) and shou (‘ripe’ or ‘cooked’). Historically, raw pu’erh was created first. It takes years to slowly age, and if properly stored (pu’erh is essentially a ‘living tea’, much like wine), holds its value and flavor for decades. Due to extreme demand for this tea, the ripe variety was invented about 40 years ago to speed up the aging process. The tea leaves are piled in gently warmed heaps and allowed to carefully ferment. Ripe pu’erh is usually much darker than the raw pu’erh and often smoother. Raw pu’erh tasted when too young (less than several years old) can be incredibly astringent. This quality mellows out dramatically with age. Both are widely revered in China for their soothing, purifying qualities unmatched by other teas.

Tea Specifics:

Pu-Erh Tea
High Caffeine
Yunnan province of China

Brewing Suggestions:

In order to get the best flavor out of this deliciously oxidized tea, bring clean water to 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 degrees Celsius) and cover one extra-large pu-erh pearl for fifteen seconds, discard water, and re-steep in freshly boiled water for five minutes. Watch as the leaves unfurl and the water darkens!

Fresh From Origin
Forming leaves into balls, pellets or pearls is a classic Chinese method of providing a visual delight as the leaves unfold from their round shape. These generously-sized pu-erh pearls (one will flavor 24 ounces of water) offer an intensely-rich flavor. Enjoy how they relax the body and clarify the mind. Ripened and aged for five years, these shou-style pu-erh pearls are traditionally earthy with a welcoming smoothness. Cover the leaves with boiling water for 45 seconds then discard the liquid before steeping with freshly boiled water. Serve in Borosilicate glasses to enhance the pearls’ theatrical dance.

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