Pu’erh teas are aged and complex - the whiskey of the tea world. The flavor is similar to malt or chocolate or coffee but with a mellow and smooth freshness that is sometimes associated with green teas. All Pu’erhs are made from sun-dried broad leaves from Southeast Chinese Province of Yunnan in a variety of forms. We carry the mini-sized bricks, known as Tuo Cha - identified by our staff and customers alike as “the little puck teas.” This form makes them perfect for travel or camping. Pu’erh tea has the highest caffeine content of any black tea, and also has strong antibacterial properties owing to a second oxidation process done by organisms that continue to develop in the tea. This tea is recommended for detoxing or as a hangover cure. While technically a black tea, this unique tea is really in a class of its own.
Puerh Tao Cha Tea
Aged and complex Yunnan fermented tea — the whiskey of the tea world.
Tea Type
Black
Category
Single Origin
Steep Temp
195°F
Steep Time
4 min
Steeping Guide
Temperature
195°F
91°C
Steep Time
4 min
Standard infusion
Format
Loose
Tasting Profile
Primary Notes
Weight
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Customer Reviews
Verified buyer notes
4.0 from 2reviews
Melissa W.
Verified Buyer
4.5
Outstanding Black Tea. I served this at a brunch and three people asked where to buy it. The earthy and deep are elegant and well-balanced. Contour Coffee knows their tea.
Larry R.
3.5
It's a perfectly fine Pu-erh Tao Cha. The complex character is there but I wish the earthy was more pronounced. I tend to prefer a bolder cup. Still, fresh leaves and fair pricing.