# Pu-erh & dark teas

> Fermented and aged

From Yunnan, China, and pressed into cakes. Sheng (raw) ages slowly over years; shou (ripe) goes through accelerated wet-pile fermentation. It tastes of earth, wood and depth, and handles more resteeps than almost any tea.

## At a glance

- Water: 95–100 °C
- Steep: 2–4 min
- Amount: 4 g / 200 ml
- Caffeine: 30–70 mg per 200 ml cup
- Flavour: Forest floor, wood, leather, cocoa
- Origin: Yunnan, China
- Best time: After meals

Tip: Do a 10-second rinse with boiling water and discard it before the first steep.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is pu-erh?

It is a dark tea from Yunnan, China, that undergoes microbial fermentation. Sheng is pressed raw and ages for years; shou has accelerated fermentation and an earthy, cocoa-like taste. Give it a quick rinse and short steeps with boiling water.

## Want to go deeper?

[Tea & Table](https://botanora.cdev.com.br/en/shop/cha-e-mesa): Pairing tea with food.

Fonte: https://botanora.cdev.com.br/en/guide/puer