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type: black

origin: china pu erh

caffeine: strong

price level: $$$$

One of the five main types of tea (white, green, oolong and black being the others), pu'erh tea stands apart with its uncommonly soft earthy flavor and woodsy tones. Unlike all other teas, pu'erh (pronounced 'poo-err') is actually aged. The tea leaves go through a natural fermentation process before the tea is gently dried. This creates a cup with zero astringency and deep, rich body. Pu'erh is extraordinarily smooth and deeply refreshing. Our Pu'erh Dante (the shou variety of pu'erh) gives a clean, damp forest aroma, dried mushrooms, leather and earth. Some sweetness of figs or dates and a slight creamy flavor. Mellow and grounding. If the flavor is too strong for you, simply dilute with water (which, interestingly, doesn't work for many other teas!) Pu'erh is extremely versatile - you can steep it for as little as 30 second or 30 minutes, whatever pleases your palate. It won't get bitter and is great for multiple infusions. Steep at 212°F for 3-5 minutes

Recent reviews

    • SC

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      Good tea with no bitterness and an earthy flavor. I enjoyed it hot and cold.

    • AC

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      This is a wonderful pu'erh tea, it has those murky earth notes that make pu'erh special and is a warm, full-bodied tea that stands up well. There is no astringency, it's just smooth. The flavor is traditional pu'erh so it might not be the best choice if you aren't an "adventurous" tea drinker. Personally I find it comforting and inviting, it reminds me of growing up in a rural farming community - those clean earthy smells.

    • 

      I love the earthy mineral woodsy flavor of this tea. It has become one of my favorite teas and has pretty well pushed coffee out of my daily routine. Love it!

    • CK

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      For some reason, the sample I received of this tea was almost entirely flavorless. Even with all the effort put in to taste what should have been a very, *very* flavorful tea (as most pu erh offerings tend to be for me) , I was met with nearly nothing at all. It was disappointing, though I don't really love pu erh teas all too much so it feels instead like I may have dodged a bullet.

    • 

      Earth, leather, fishy sea air, and hay, with a nice kick of caffeine. It's an acquired taste for sure! Next time I will try a pre-rinse and see if that cuts down on the fishiness.

    • 

      For what it is, it’s greAt quality. Very earthy tasting. Not a fan of this one but I can tell it’s exceptional quality

    • 

      It tastes like burning. Which i was totally into but much like my thoughts on Pu Erh Poe. It's an acquired taste.

    • WF

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      Fine. Not normally a fan of Pu-erh teas and this didnt do much to change that opinion. Still alright though so anybody who normally likes teas like this will probably have less of a problem than I did

    • CB

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      Fine black tea, not too strong, not too weak. Earthy, but not unpleasant. I enjoy mixing with other teas, e.g. Assam melody or one of the Earl Greys -- adds a new complexity

    • 

      This is my first Pu-Erh tea. Not a big fan. It's kind of grassy, in between a matcha and an oolong. Kind of sweet, which I found unpleasant. Kind of had a floral aftertaste.

    • 

      If you are looking for deep and earthy, this is for you. That's not my personal preference, but this one was nice to try.

    • 

      Can't say I enjoy my tea tasting like hay. I did try doing the first rinse. I was amazed with how dark the tea was in just 30 seconds, but the second steep at 3min was even darker. The first steep did have a fishy smell and taste. I was too curious not to taste. Thankfully that went away for the second steep, which had a warm hay scent and taste. I managed to drink down the whole cup, but I wasn't a fan.

    • 

      so nice to enjoy the flavors of Adagio Communitea - and this is new and most enjoyable for me

    • 

      Very earthy and outdoorsy, perfect for winter when there's no garden to tend to nd it's too cold to wander the forests. I love it. Tastes like dirt, but in in the satisfying way, like stopping for a drink after working in the garden.

    • 

      Pu-Erh is one of my favorite teas. This is very deep and almost has a date or fig aftertaste with notes of creaminess.

    • BD

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      This tea can be a bit overwhelming. I really like it though!

    • 

      This is a big tea. Its a pretty straightforward pu erh. Make sure to be careful when steeping it as it can become overwhelming really quickly

    • 

      Definitely has a strong flavor, very earthy. Not my favorite.

    • 

      You MUST rinse this with hot water before brewing! After a steady rinse, and when brewed lightly, I find it tolerable. They say this tea is grounding and I think they meant to say it tastes like the ground. It reminds me of something goblins or fey folk might brew... and by that I mean it tastes like mushrooms and moss. If you DON'T rinse it, it tastes like a fresh sip of pier water with all the fish froth included.