Media Recommendation “The liquid of tea is like the sweetest dew from heaven.” ——Lu Yu(733-804),Chinese Sage of Tea,The Classic of Tea “You
can taste and feel,but not describe the exquisite state of repose
produced by tea-that precious drink which drives away the five causes of
sorrow.” ——Emperor Qian Long,Qing Dynasty(1711-1799)
Editor's Recommendation Why is tea the national drink of China? Why is tea regarded
as symbolizing the harmony and mysterious unity of the universe? Why is
the loose-leaf Chinese tea more beneficial than the tea bags? How many
types of Chinese tea are available? How to make the best cup of Chinese
tea?…A visitor to the home of tea has so many questions.Understanding
their answers will bring you closer to the history and mystery of
tea.Appreciating Chinese Tea will lead you,step by step,to the wonderful
world of tea.
Table of Contents
Part 1 Learning about Pu-erh Tea from Its Processing Techniques Chinese Tea Classifications and Pu-erh Tea Unveiling the Mysteries of Pu-erh Tea
Part 2 Classification of Pu-erh Tea Popular Classification of Pu-erh Tea Other Classifications of Pu-erh Tea
Part 3 Brewing Pu-erh Tea Preparations for Making Pu-erh Tea Pu-erh Tea & City Dwellers Ethnic Tea Art Pu-erh Tea as a Daily Drink Making Pu-erh Tea in a Container inside a Teapot Flavored Pu-erh Tea
Part 4 Appreciation of Pu-erh Tea Appreciation of Raw Pu-erh Tea Appreciation of Naturally Fermented Pu-erh Tea Appreciation of Processed Pu-erh Tea Special "Pu-erh Tea"
Part 5 The Purchase and Preservation of Pu-erh Tea and Its Health Benefits How to Select and Buy Pu-erh Tea How to Preserve Pu-erh Tea Health-preserving Effect of Pu-erh Tea
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Naturally
fermented Pu-erh tea becomes more mellow and fragrant with time. The
color and fragrance of the dry tea and the color and taste of the tea
liquid also improve with age. The tea liquid color varies according
to the number of storage years. The dry Pu-erh tea produced and consumed
the same year is fresh, jade green and glossy in color with a sun-baked
smell. Its tea liquid is similar to green tea, mildly fragrant with a
sweet aftertaste. Pu-erh tea naturally fermented for 5 years is apricot
yellow in color with a rich, lingering fragrance, mellow taste and a
sweet and pleasant aftertaste. Dry Pu-erh tea, fermented naturally for
10-20 years, is the same as the tea processed with pile fermentation.
Its tea liquid is bright red with a mellow and rich fragrance and
flavor, gentle and refined taste and a sweet and pleasant aftertaste.
However, the tea liquid of the 30-year-stored raw tea is similar to the
tea naturally fermented for 5 years in terms of taste, color and
fragrance.