{"title":"Pu-erh Teas","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOf the six main classes of teas -- five of which are black, green, white, yellow, and oolong -- pu-erh is likely the one that is most often forgotten, yet to those who love it, pu-erh is a most unforgettable tea.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique tea gets its name from Pu-erh county in China’s Yunnan province, where the style likely originated. Pu-erhs get their unusual qualities from fermentation, a process virtually no other tea endures. Pu-erh teas’ prolonged resting periods give them their own class of extraordinarily earthy flavors. No other teas taste of tobacco or musk...or even dirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many tea drinkers, these musky flavors make pu-erhs an acquired taste. It’s no surprise the teas are among the most popular in two cities known for their unusual foods – Guangzhou (formerly Canton) and Hong Kong. Those who do acquire the taste often become unusually, almost spiritually, devoted to the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo take a deeper dive into this special tea and truly gain an appreciation for its uniqueness, read our \u003ca style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.harney.com\/blogs\/news\/pu-erh-teas\"\u003ePu-erh Tea 101 blog post\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pu-erh","title":"Pu-Erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn ancient tea from Yunnan, Pu-Erh's earthy pleasures have a passionate group of followers. This particular version is a dark, savory cooked Pu-Erh and makes for a striking brew. Brigitte Harney is especially a fan. This Pu-Erh is \u003cem\u003eshou\u003c\/em\u003e style. Shou Pu-Erh is differentiated from \u003cem\u003esheng\u003c\/em\u003e Pu-Erh in that it is fermented before it is packaged, compressed, and sold for consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harney \u0026 Sons Fine Teas","offers":[{"title":"Loose \/ 1 lb. Bag","offer_id":29492285382,"sku":"41671","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loose \/ 4 oz. Tin","offer_id":35000493702,"sku":"44266","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sachets \/ Bag of 50 Sachets","offer_id":40362164092999,"sku":"C0040","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1234\/1342\/products\/Cup_Shots_Pu-Erh.jpg?v=1762198899"},{"product_id":"2015-nuo-mi-pu-erh","title":"2015 Nuo Mi Pu-Erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a shou, or \"ripe,\" Pu-Erh from Yunnan Province, the region in China where the first tea plants were found. Shou Pu-Erh is set apart from sheng, or raw, Pu-Erh by its fermentation: the leaves are piled and kept warm and moist, a method the Chinese call \"wo dui,\" which accelerates an aging process that would otherwise take years. The result is the mellow, earthy character that gives Pu-Erh its reputation. What makes this one distinctive is its form. Rather than the flat cakes or bings most of our Pu-Erhs arrive in, this tea is pressed into small nests called \"tuo cha,\" each one a single serving that opens up over several infusions. The starchy, rice-like notes soften with each steep, giving way to something deeper and more full-bodied.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harney \u0026 Sons Fine Teas","offers":[{"title":"Loose \/ 4 oz. 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That makes it a rare find and a way to get to know what sheng Pu-Erh has to offer without committing to a full cake.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harney \u0026 Sons Fine Teas","offers":[{"title":"Loose \/ 1 Cake","offer_id":15399989772359,"sku":"44751","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1234\/1342\/products\/Cup_Shots_Lao_Ban_Zhang_Pu-Erh.jpg?v=1762202021"},{"product_id":"ripe-pu-erh-balls","title":"Ripe Pu-Erh Balls","description":"\u003cp\u003ePu-Erhs are a special tea from Yunnan Province. Many people love the earthy flavor, and it has a reputation as a slimming tea. It is called ripe because of the special process that accelerates the fermentation process so that you can enjoy that particular Pu-Erh flavor sooner. It is very convenient that it is a nice, small ball, so there is no need to break up a larger portion. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harney \u0026 Sons Fine Teas","offers":[{"title":"Loose \/ 3 oz. 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For each additional brew, steep an extra 15 to 30 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harney \u0026 Sons Fine Teas","offers":[{"title":"Loose \/ 3 oz. Tin","offer_id":39978293493831,"sku":"LS0002","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1234\/1342\/files\/2025_Cup_Shots_2019_Shu_Pu-Erh_38-3750_LS0002.jpg?v=1762275144"},{"product_id":"golden-pu-erh","title":"Golden Pu-Erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost Pu-Erhs are made in the Yunnan Province of China, but not near the actual city of Pu-Erh. This one is made outside the city, and it is fairly high up, 5,000 feet. This is mostly golden tips, so everything is lighter and a bit sweeter. The buds have a medium level of fermentation, so the typical earthy flavors are less than those of other Pu-Erhs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harney \u0026 Sons Fine Teas","offers":[{"title":"Loose \/ 2 oz. 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The compact size allows the tea to age naturally, and six years after its 2019 pressing, it has matured beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harney \u0026 Sons Fine Teas","offers":[{"title":"Loose \/ 3 oz. Tin","offer_id":41708700926023,"sku":"LS0095","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1234\/1342\/files\/2025_Cup_Shots_2019_Sheng_Raw_Pu-Erh_38-3753_9601d425-14f8-42c9-b172-6c9432cb83bf.jpg?v=1762282206"},{"product_id":"2005-imperial-gold-tip-pu-erh","title":"2005 Imperial Gold Tip Pu-Erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tea is a \"ripe\" or shou Pu-Erh variety sourced from Xishuangbanna in Yunnan, China. The term \"shou\" describes a method that accelerates the aging process down to a few months. After its initial fast aging process, this tea has been slowly aging for over 20 years. Like a bottle of fine wine, it is mellow and delicious. We break the large cakes (bings) into more manageable chunks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harney \u0026 Sons Fine Teas","offers":[{"title":"Loose \/ 2 oz. Tin","offer_id":42394849640519,"sku":"LS0105","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1234\/1342\/files\/2026_Cup_Shots_2005_Imperial_Gold_Tip_Pu-Erh_CE.jpg?v=1769020001"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1234\/1342\/collections\/puerh_2_3.jpg?v=1494266191","url":"https:\/\/www.harney.com\/collections\/pu-erhs.oembed","provider":"Harney \u0026 Sons Fine Teas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}