It's All About Tea — pu-erh

In this blog post, we continue our exploration of non-native Chinese teas produced in Asia.

Our destination is Laos - a country on the crossroad between China (more specifically, Yunnan), Vietnam, and Burma, among others. Nestled in the cradle of tea, Laos is a country with an ancient tea heritage, pristine forests, and age-old tea trees. Let's explore its merits and discover the Laotian tea that increasingly draws the interest of tea drinkers by the year. (Read More)

We continue our subject on Chinese teas produced in Asia, with Vietnamese tea, specifically Pu-erh tea, produced in Vietnam.

We know Pu-erh tea is a type of Chinese fermented tea originating in Yunnan Province. Yunnan has a millennium-long history with tea, which has exerted a profound influence on China's neighboring countries, particularly Vietnam. Not to mention, the region's geographical and administrative boundaries were not the same as they are today. So, let's explore the culture and legacy of Vietnamese tea, with a focus on Vietnamese Pu-erh tea. (Read More)

In the 300 years following the late Ming dynasty, the Six Ancient Tea Mountains in Yunnan experienced major ups and downs. They were due to the changing eras in China and the neighboring countries that purchased tea from the mainland. Slowly, the focus of tea production has shifted to the new Six Major Tea Mountains.

In this article, we'll see how the main Pu-erh tea production areas have transformed over time and how that has impacted their terroirs. (Read more)

Today we're talking (again) about Pu-erh – a tea like no other.

Few (if any) among the six main tea types enjoy the popularity and special place that Pu-erh has in the hearts of tea lovers throughout the world! We'll explore the main production areas for Pu-erh tea and see how they affect the taste, aroma, and flavor of one of the most beloved tea types! (Read more)

People all over Asia have used Pu-erh tea since ancient times as a medicine for poor or insufficient digestion and as a precious addition to their daily menus. On the other side of the globe, Kombucha is a traditional-turned-modern remedy for effectively supporting the digestive system's work.

Today, we'll explore the benefits of tea for digestion in a first-of-its-kind product - the Kombucha Pu-erh tea. We'll see how the joint forces of the traditional Asian remedies, Pu-erh and kombucha, can enhance our digestion and overall gut health. Let's dive in! (Read more)