Introduction to tea culture

China is the hometown of tea and the birthplace of tea culture.

The discovery and utilization of tea in China have a history of more than 4,700 years, remaining prosperous and spreading all over the world.

Tea is the national drink of the Chinese nation.

It originated from Shennong, was known by Duke of Zhou of the Lu State, flourished in the Tang Dynasty, prospered in the Song Dynasty,

and became popular in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Chinese tea culture combines the thoughts of various schools such as

Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism, forming a unique system and being a wonderful flower in Chinese culture!

Meanwhile, tea has also become the most popular and beneficial green beverage for physical and mental health in the world.

Tea integrates heaven, earth and human beings, advocating that “all tea lovers in the world are one family”.

About Pu-erh tea

Pu-erh tea has a very long history.

As early as more than 3,000 years ago during the period of King Wu’s conquest of the Shang Dynasty,

the Pu people, the ancestors of tea planting in Yunnan, had already presented tea to King Wu.

Pu’er tea is mainly produced in Pu’er City, Lincang City, and Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province,

growing in mountainous areas with an altitude of 1,000 to 2,100 meters and a slope of ≤25°;

The soil types include lateritic red soil, lateritic red earth, mountain red soil, and mountain yellow soil, with an organic matter content of ≥1%.

Pu’er tea is divided into raw Pu’er tea and  Pu’er tea.

Raw tea refers to fresh tea leaves that are stored naturally after harvesting without undergoing pile fermentation.

It is a type of green tea.

The main effects of raw Pu’er tea include cleansing the gastrointestinal tract,

lowering fat and blood pressure,

refreshing the mind,

and aiding weight loss.

Moreover, raw Pu’er tea has health benefits such as lowering blood fat and blood pressure,

and preventing cardiovascular diseases.

Ripe Pu-erh Tea, a type of dark tea,

is made from sun-dried green tea leaves of Yunnan large-leaf species sourced from specific regions in Yunnan Province,

processed through post-fermentation into loose tea and compressed tea.

It is a highly distinctive type of tea in Chinese tea culture.

Ripe Pu-erh Tea has a brownish-red color, a pure and harmonious taste, and a unique aged aroma.

Due to its mild nature and health benefits such as

nourishing the stomach, lowering fat and blood pressure, aiding weight loss, and anti-aging,

Ripe Pu-erh Tea is very popular among the public.