The Difference Between Pu-erh Tea and Green Tea, Which is Better?

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Often, friends ask me if raw Pu-erh tea is the same as green tea. So today, let's learn about the differences between them.

The first difference is the raw materials. Green tea uses arbor-type large-leaf varieties or shrub-type small-leaf varieties as raw materials, while Pu-erh tea uses arbor-type large-leaf varieties.

The second difference is the processing method. The basic processing of green tea involves fresh leaves, fixation, rolling, and drying. The basic processing of Pu-erh tea involves fresh leaves, spreading, fixation, rolling, sun-drying, and then steaming and pressing.

The third difference lies in their properties. Green tea is a non-fermented tea. During the production process, high temperatures are used to destroy enzyme activity, solidifying its quality and leaving little room for later changes. Therefore, its shelf life is relatively short. Pu-erh tea is a post-fermented tea. During the production process, the activity of polyphenols is preserved, allowing them to undergo enzymatic oxidation and continuous fermentation during storage. Moreover, it can be stored for a long time under suitable conditions. Whether or not there is post-fermentation is an important difference between Pu-erh raw tea and green tea. In conclusion, Pu-erh raw tea is not the same as green tea.

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