{"title":"Sheng (raw) Pu'ers","description":"\u003cp\u003eTemp\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"autumn-harvest-sheng","title":"Autumn Harvest Sheng","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAn early 2023 autumn harvest \u003cem\u003esheng pu'er\u003c\/em\u003e foraged from wild ancient trees that are 100-300 years old. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e Hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e-picked buds and leaves are sun-dried in bamboo baskets, preserving the natural flavors. \u003c\/span\u003e This lively tea has upfront fresh woody notes and a distinctly sweet and cooling aftertaste. \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eCrafted by a regional cooperative that promotes environmental responsibility and traditional pu’er techniques. Cultivated at around 7000 ft in Mt. Ailao in Qianjiazhai, Yunnan. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea Type \u003c\/b\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Tisane | Flavors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDark (pu'er)\u003cstrong\u003e |\u003c\/strong\u003e hint of spice, citrus, fresh vegetal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Try this tea at 175 °F for more sweetness and at 208 °F for more spice and a full body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e China, Yunnan, Qianjiazhai Assamica Pu'er tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-element=\"elevation\" class=\"l-text\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"small-block\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eHow to Steep: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1 tbsp, 8 oz water, 175 °F\/208 \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e°F\u003c\/span\u003e, 4 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eFun Fact: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGu Hua\u003c\/em\u003e refers to an autumn harvest. A \u003cem\u003esheng pu'er\u003c\/em\u003e is also known as \"raw\" or \"green.\" Unlike other types of tea, pu'er is fermented with beneficial fungi and bacteria and is considered probiotic. Pu'er only comes from China's Yunnan Provinc\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verdant Tea","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":39654141526118,"sku":"AUTHAR01","price":6.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":39654141558886,"sku":"AUTHAR02","price":12.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":39654141591654,"sku":"AUTHAR04","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":39654141624422,"sku":"AUTHAR08","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":39654141657190,"sku":"AUTHAR16","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/5817\/products\/Untitleddesign_ffe8e912-102a-4c3d-b1ea-fbae4807a2f3.jpg?v=1683329365"},{"product_id":"heirloom-for-hunter-raw-puer-cake","title":"Heirloom Raw Pu'er Cake, 100 g","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThis raw pu'er cake has \"returning sweetness\" (hui gan). This is a lingering, cooling sweetness that builds with each cup you drink.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Type \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Tisane | Flavors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDark (pu'er) Raw\u003cstrong\u003e |\u003c\/strong\u003e sweet, vegetal, rich body \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Chinese believe pu'er lowers blood pressure, as fermentation produces statins (blood pressure-lowering compounds).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eChina, Yunnan Province pu'er (dark) tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eHow to Steep: Western: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eUse 3 g of tea for 8 oz of water. Steep at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003e190°F for 3 min. Continue until the flavor fades. \u003cstrong\u003eEastern: \u003c\/strong\u003eUse 5 g of leaves per 6 oz of water. Rinse the leaves once with 190°F water and discard. Steep for 10 sec for the first three steepings. Then add 10 sec for each additional steeping. Continue until the flavor fades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eFun Fact: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eLike Champagne, this tea must come from a specific region in Yunnan Province to be called \"pu'er.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eSimilar Teas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2016 Premium Raw Pu'er Cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39867951644774,"sku":"13770","price":75.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/5817\/products\/fullsizeoutput_2b5f-Edited.png?v=1683329055"},{"product_id":"2016-commemorative-raw-puer-cake","title":"2016 Premium Raw Pu'er Cake, 100 g","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThis raw (sheng) pu'er cake has gentle, sweet, and bright flavor notes that deepen with age.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Type \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Tisane | Flavors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDark (Pu'er) Raw\u003cstrong\u003e |\u003c\/strong\u003e cooling, earthy, sweet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Enjoy this tea outdoors on a pleasant afternoon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eChina, Yunnan Province (Xishuangbanna) pu'er tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eHow to Steep: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWestern Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eUse 3 g of tea for 8 oz of water. Steep at 190°F for 3 minutes, repeating until the flavor fades.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastern Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 5 g of leaves for 6 oz of water. Rinse once with 190°F water, then steep for 10 seconds for the first three steepings, increasing by 10 seconds each time until the flavor fades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eFun Fact: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eThis tea is made from the leaves of tea trees that are 100 to 300 years old, resulting in a cup that offers both complexity and balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eSimilar Teas: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eAutumn Harvest Sheng Pu'er, Heirloom Raw Pu'er\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39870918590566,"sku":"31214","price":75.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/5817\/products\/2016_Commemorative_Raw_Cake-300px-Edited.png?v=1683329052"},{"product_id":"limited-edition-raw-puer-cake-2008-100-g","title":"2008 Limited Edition Raw Pu'er Cake, 200 g","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA premier raw pu'er cake harvested from centuries-old trees and produced under tea master Vesper Chan. The mature age of this cake has nurtured a complex and balanced profile and offers a \"returning sweetness\" (hui gan). This unique sensation creates a lingering, cooling sweetness that builds with each cup you drink.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Type \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Tisane | Flavors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRaw Pu'er\u003cstrong\u003e |\u003c\/strong\u003e stone fruit, vegetal, woodsy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Tips:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003ePu'er tea may help lower blood pressure because of the statins produced during its fermentation process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003eYunnan Province Pu'er (dark) sourced at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eJinggu Mountain, Simao Prefecture, Yunnan Province, \u003c\/span\u003eChina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Steep Tea:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e Steep 3 g of tea in 8 oz of water at 190°F for 3 min. until the flavor fades.  \u003cstrong\u003eEastern Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 5 g of leaves for 6 oz of water. Rinse the leaves with 190°F water, then steep for 10 seconds for the first three times, adding 10 seconds for each additional steep. Continue until the flavor fades. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eFun Fact: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003ePu-er tea, known as \"black tea\" in China, originates from Yunnan Province and is named after a local market town. It undergoes post-fermentation, which darkens the leaves and alters their flavor. Like fine wine, pu-er can improve with age, remaining fresh for up to 80 years. To be labeled as \"Pu'er,\" the tea must come from a specific area in Yunnan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eSimilar Teas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2016 Premium Raw Pu'er Cake, Golden Needle RIpe Cake \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47808609616160,"sku":"12011","price":83.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/5817\/files\/be7cde42-5884-4647-b97d-43d423f08480.png?v=1710001506"},{"product_id":"raw-puer-pearls-in-box-50g","title":"Dragon Pearls, Raw Pu'er","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Pu'er that ranks supreme in quality, convenience, and elegance. Harvested in the spring of 2020, every 5-gram pearl is hand-pressed to preserve the clean, sweet, and rich flavor of the tea leaves sourced from old-growth tea trees. Each  pearl is individually wrapped, making it the easiest way to enjoy pu'er anywhere! Comes in decorative box with 7 pearls or individually.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Type \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Tisane | Flavors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDark (pu'er) Raw\u003cstrong\u003e |\u003c\/strong\u003e sweet, vegetal, floral, cooling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Chinese believe pu'er lowers blood pressure, as fermentation produces statins (blood pressure-lowering compounds).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eChina, \u003cspan\u003eMengsong, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Pu'er tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eHow to Steep: Western: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eUse 1 pearl for 12 oz of water. Steep at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003e190°F for 3 min. Re-steep until the flavor fades. \u003cstrong\u003eEastern: \u003c\/strong\u003eUse 1 pearl in gaiwan or teapot. You may poke the center of the ball with a pu'er knife to allow the leaves to open up quickly. Rinse the leaves once with 195°F water for about 5 seconds and discard. Steep for 40 sec for the first steeping. For the second steeping start at 10 seconds then add 10 sec for each additional steeping. Continue until the flavor fades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eFor best results use mountain spring water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eFun Fact: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eLike Champagne, this tea must come from a specific region in Yunnan Province to be called \"pu'er.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eSimilar Teas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2016 Premium Raw Pu'er Cake, 2015 High Mountain Raw Pu'er Cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bana Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Gift Box of 7 Pearls","offer_id":49932619645216,"sku":"31388","price":25.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Pearl","offer_id":49932619677984,"sku":"31388.B","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/5817\/files\/8E312347-A8AC-4C05-A792-6D00068389C0.jpg?v=1737751464"},{"product_id":"lunan-sheng-puer-cake","title":"Lunan Sheng Pu'er Ancient Tree Fresh Forest Bouquet","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAncient Trees, combined with rich soil, create a flavor bouquet of wild honey, lychee, pineapple, purple iris, and forest, with a lingering, mouthwatering finish.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Type \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Tisane | Flavors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4\"\u003e Sheng Pu'er\u003cstrong\u003e| \u003c\/strong\u003ewild honey, lychee, pineapple, herbs, purple iris, sweet potato, forest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eTea Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c4 c6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe complex flavors of this tea are best enjoyed using Eastern brewing directions, allowing for multiple steeps. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e China, Lunan Mountain, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProvince Pu'er tea: 100%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003eHow to Steep:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Eastern: 1 gram per 20 ml water, 185-195 F; give a quick rinse, then begin with a 10-second steep; increase by 10-20 seconds with each infusion. Western: 2 grams per 6-8 oz. water, 185-195 F, 2-3 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eFun Fact #1:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Sheng Pu'er is one of two types of Pu'er tea (the other being Shu). Sheng is aged naturally over time. Young shengs tend to be more assertive, while the passage of time rounds out flavors and enhances sweetness. This tea is already well-balanced, and time will only enhance these qualities. Many connoisseurs of Pu'er will buy one cake to enjoy now, and another to age for later!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3 c6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact #2: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSheng Pu'er has many of the same health benefits of green tea, as it is processed similarly. That means it is full of catechins such as EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), EGC (epigallocatechin), EC (epicatechin), and ECG (epicatechin gallate). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eFun Fact #3:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e Shu (sometimes spelled Shou) is the other Pu'er type. Unlike Sheng, Shu is aged quickly (usually a few months) in an indoor, temperature and humidity-controlled environment. This results in a fully-fermented tea which is very different-tasting than a young sheng: smooth, full-bodied, sometimes with nutty, cocoa, smoky, woody, or fruity notes, but generally lacking the sweetness and complexity of sheng. Both types have unique flavors and benefits. Pu'er fanatics often drink both types!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003eSimilar Teas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Autumn Harvest Sheng, Dragon Pearls, 2008 Liminted Edition Raw Pu'er Cake, Heirloom Raw Pu'er Cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50862544683296,"sku":null,"price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/5817\/files\/lunan.jpg?v=1770818473"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/5817\/collections\/sheng_pu_er.png?v=1744255188","url":"https:\/\/www.theculturedcup.mom\/collections\/sheng-raw-puers.oembed","provider":"The Cultured Cup®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}