A Few Things About Ripe Pu'er Tea You Should Know

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Ripe Pu'er tea is a fermented tea that offers numerous health benefits. After fermentation, it contains abundant minerals, vitamins, cellulose, and various organic compounds. Regular consumption of ripe Pu'er tea can help lower blood lipids, prevent arteriosclerosis, reduce blood sugar levels, and control blood pressure.

We all know that Pu'er ripe tea has a unique pile fermentation process. During this process, the internal substances of the tea undergo a series of complex reactions, significantly reducing the astringency and bitterness of the tea liquor. As a result, Pu'er ripe tea tastes mellow and rich. Similar to fermented foods like wine and aged vinegar, the post-fermentation aging process plays a crucial role in enhancing its quality, and Pu'er ripe tea is no exception.

During the later storage process, Pu'er tea undergoes post-oxidation reactions, with a large number of microorganisms involved, which enhances the tea's quality. This is what we commonly refer to as "the older, the more fragrant.".

Aging is a slow process, much like sanding with coarse sandpaper before refining with fine sandpaper. For ripe Pu'er tea to develop its superior characteristics through aging, factors beyond the duration of post-processing storage—such as high-quality raw materials and a well-maintained storage environment—are equally crucial.