Category Archive: Pu-erh Tea History

Shop Puzhen’s handpicked & traditional Pu-er Tea from the mountains of Yunnan Province, China. Pu-er tea has long been used for its health benefits, making it a staple in our culture and lifestyle.

Growing Environment of the Best Pu-erh Tea

Pu-er tea tree is large-leafed tree growing on 1600-2800 meter high mountains; they are located in the Lancang River Basin of Yunnan China. The terrain, climate, and environment in Yunnan are very special. The steep mountains and lush forests are shrounded by mist. The climate there is warn and humid. Benefit from the original ecology of the …

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The Elixir of Life

For centuries, tea has been regarded as a cultural gem of the East, and a medium to carry the spirit of the people over time. Like many traditional art forms, tea is believed to have been a gift from the heavens. According to a Chinese legend, the first discoverer of tea was Sheng Nong in …

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Tea Contesting in Song Dynasty (II)

Indeed, to elaborate on physical characteristics further, Jian Teacups developed, basically, three unique traits as a result of these Song tea contests. For example, it was necessary during the tea competitions to discern subtle nuances in regard to color, especially when comparing tea infusion surface foam and the water marks on the teacups.  Determining a …

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