Glossary · Type

Shou (ripe) pu-erh

Pu-erh put through a controlled 'wet piling' (wo dui) fermentation that simulates decades of aging in a matter of weeks. Earthy, smooth, and ready to drink immediately.

Worth knowing

Developed in the 1970s to meet demand for aged character without the wait.

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