Pu-Erh Tea

The fact that Pu-Erh fits in more than one tea type poses some problems for classification. For this reason, the "green tea" aspect of pu-erh is sometimes ignored, and the tea is regarded solely as a post-fermented product. Unlike other teas that should ideally be consumed shortly after production, pu-erh can be consumed immediately or aged for many years; pu-erh teas are often now classified by year and region of production much like wine vintages.

While there are many counterfeit pu-erhs on the market and real aged pu-erh are difficult to find and identify, it is still possible to find pu-erh that is 10 to 50 years old, as well as a few from the late Qing Dynasty. Indeed, tea connoisseurs and speculators are willing to pay high prices for older pu-erh, upwards of thousands of dollars per cake.

Superna Tea Company carefully sources Pu-Erh from various tea estates to ensure the finest quality Pu-Erh varieties in the market.