Pu-Erh Poe

Adagio Teas – Pu-Erh Poe

Adagio Teas Pu-Erh Poe is a fermented tea that is aged five years for flavor. Woodsy, with mushroom and vegetable qualities. Faint dark chocolate texture.

Zero astringency and deep, rich body and an extraordinarily smooth and deeply refreshing cup of tea. Get a clean, woodsy aroma, warm hay inside a barn, mushrooms and savory vegetables taste to a great cup of tea.

One of the five main types of tea (white, green, oolong and black being the others), pu erh tea stands apart with its uncommonly soft earthy flavor and woodsy tones. Unlike all other teas, pu erh (pronounced ‘poo-err’) is actually aged. The tea leaves go through a natural fermentation process before the tea is gently dried. This creates a cup with zero astringency and a deep, rich body. Pu erh is extraordinarily smooth and deeply refreshing. Our Pu-erh Poe (the shou variety of pu erh) gives a clean, woodsy aroma, warm hay inside a barn, mushrooms and savory vegetables. Wilted flower notes and a faint dark chocolate texture. Mellow and grounding. If the flavor is too strong for you, simply dilute with water (which, interestingly, doesn’t work for many other teas!) Pu erh is extremely versatile – you can steep it for as little as 30 seconds or 30 minutes, whatever pleases your palate. It won’t get bitter and is great for multiple infusions.

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 teaspoon of leaves for fifteen seconds, discard water, and re-steep in freshly boiled water for three to five minutes.

Fresh From Origin
With a heavy body and rounded edge so typical of Yunnan teas, Pu-Erh Poe is a prime example of the shou (ripened) pu erh category. Aged for five years, redolent of just-tilled fertile soil, its flavor is intense yet, unlike other teas, it can take additional water to lessen the intensity without losing its particular taste or the ability to re-infuse. Pour on boiling water to cover the leaves, leave on for 45 seconds, then discard that liquid before steeping with freshly boiled water. Experiment with times to your taste. It cannot be over-steeped.

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