When we look at a single tea leaf, we are looking at nature’s original solar panel. A leaf’s entire existence is dedicated to drinking in the sun and transforming that light into energy, flavor, and life.
Pu’er tea is often confusing for newcomers. They may have had an earthy, dark ripe tea and assume that is what all pu’er is like. It is not. As a matter of fact, the raw style is the original pu’er tea and the two types differ significantly. Let’s explore what makes a tea a ripe or a raw pu’er.
