Yunnan Pu Erh Tea (78038)

General introduction of tea in Yunnan Province:Yunnan Province boasts the largest tea growing land area and the third highest annualtea yield in China. There are 129 counties in Yunnan Province, and more than110 of them produce tea. More than 11,000,000 people are involved in Yunnan'stea industry including more than 6,000,000 tea farmers. Tea plantations cover anarea of 1,980km? with a 112,000MT annual yield and a production value of USD938,000,000 in 2005.Super quality creates pu'er tea's character:According to a sample examination on tea by the National Quality Supervision Department, tea produced in Yunnan Province contains the smallest quantity of pesticide that conforms to the latest European standard and is competitive in the market in China and Overseas.The content of tea polyphenols and catechu contained in broad-leaf tea is 30-50%higher than that in small-leaf varieties. In addition, the composition proportionof catechu and other effective ingredients enhances the taste. Superior qualitytea leaves create the special character of pu'er tea.What is pu'er tea:Pu'er tea has a history of over 1,700 years, which may be traced back to the EastHan Dynasty. Pu'er tea is a loose or pressed tea with a post-fermentation agingprocess. It is characterized by its reddish brown tea leaf color, deep red infusioncolor, special aroma and rich flavor.Making pu'er tea:1) Temperature of water: 100