Will it continue fermentation if I use it later and get better taste?

Yes, post-fermentation process never stops until tea if fully fermented. But the extent and results of such kind of fermentation are different for shu (ripe or black) and sheng (raw or green) pu-erh. This product is ripe pu-erh, so it was already post-fermented during wet-pile fermentation process. We fermented it to mid-high fermentatuon degree (80-85%) so aging of this pu-erh won't change it's taste dramatically as in case of raw pu-erh. Main sign of aged ripe pu-erh would be cleaner (brighter) brew and a bit milder taste with more pronounced woody notes.

How do I use it. Drop it into boiling water or use a loose tea holder?

You can use both ways for brewing pu-erh tea. Just note that pressed tea becomes loose leaf in brewing process. So if you put pressed tea directly in boiling water you should think about of some kind of filter. For pressing and brewing convenience this very tea was pressed from tea leaf cut into small (approximately 3-5 mm long) pieces. Some more general recommendations: Water temperature for pu-erh brewing should be above 200°F and it can stand boiling in the water. As you deal with pressed form of pu-erh, so the first thing to do is break (smash) mini-cake into smaller, even pieces. It's recommended to rinse pu-erh before brewing: pour small amount of boiling water through the leaf (if using filter type brewer), or brew the leaf with a small amount of boiling water for 5-10 sec. and discard this "first" brew. After that you can brew it depending to your own taste and style. 1/2 of tablet is enough for 10-13oz of water 1-3 min steep, if you like stronger brew then use 1 tablet, longer steeping time.

can you eat this tea?

Short answer is no. We understand that words "fermented" , "ripe" (another translation is cooked) and the origin of the tea are bit misleading. But post-fermented pu-erh is not intended for eating. Some minorities in Yunnan and Myanmar do eat tea leaf, but the fresh tea leaf is fermented using another process which is similar to the process of making sauerkraut but not tea. Besides ripe pu-erh leaf is almost fully oxidized and fermented so it is not tender/pleasant enough to be eaten like some green teas. For example, green Longjing tea is used for cooking fish in Hangzhou cuisine, but as far as we know no one is using ripe pu-erh in cooking.

Is the bambo leaf meant to be tied back on?

Traditionally bamboo culm sheath was used as transportation package, it protected pressed tea from rubbing and excessive humidity. We didn't suppose it as package for everyday use, cause it can't protect tea from very stong odours. We recommend to use sealable bag or tin for minicake storage after removing this outside wrapper. On the other hand, if you keep this tea in a special cabinet, you can leave bamboo culm sheath, just fill the open end tightly with jammed paper.

Desertcart Logo

Join PRO & Unlock Exclusive Perks!

DOWNLOAD THE APP

WE SOURCE ITEMS FROM

UAE
UK
India
USA
Japan

Customer Services

About Us

Customer Support

Our Other Brands:Hewyn|Selfship

Reviews

T**T

Exceptional taste.

I have to be careful not to leave the compressed leaves in the cup for too long. Its very powerful but the flavour is wonderful. Product came from Poland in a hand written envelope! I didn't know Poland produces tea!

25.04.2021

D**N

Pretty good shou pu-erh tea

Rich in flavour, very decent quality pu-erh tea. Good quality for money. Really nice packaging.

19.12.2020

P**Y

UPDATE: This is the 4th time I have purchased this tea over a period of several years.. I have tried many brands of Pu-erh tea and this one is my favorite.. you can really taste the difference in the various brands of these teas.. The others just don't stack up.. Nice mellow flavor and it reminds me of chocolate..no its not chocolate but it has a really nice distinctive taste.. I highly recommend this tea. This is a great tea. It has a nice mellow flavor.. I don't like Pu-erh in the loose leaf and the bricks are just too hard to break and too crumbly .. This tea comes in a row of 1.5"x 1/8" disks that you can break in half.. One half disk is plenty to make a large mug of tea. I make my tea strong so you may want to use less. I really like the bambo tube it comes in.. It's cool looking and it keeps he disks nicely in order as you peel it back to expose more. At 7oz of tea, its a lot of tea in a small space.. I recommend this tea!

16.04.2024

I**S

Me encantó

29.07.2020

O**V

Good quality and very testy, as expected.

6.11.2025

R**L

Is very good tee

27.07.2023

S**R

Jinglong Pu-erh is now my go-to morning tea and I absolutely love it. The tea is rich and strong and very flavorful. I truly look forward to my Pu-erh tea every morning. I like to add a small piece of candied ginger to the cup and a bit of cream too - so wonderful and a lovely way to wake up. The tea comes in round cakes about the size of a half dollar that are easily snapped into 4 quarter pieces. I then put a small tea piece into a tea brewing basket and brew in near boiling water for about 5 minutes. If you want to add a top-notch electric tea kettle to your repertoire, I highly recommend the Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp 1.7-Liter Stainless Steel Cordless Electric Kettle. 4000+ positive reviews = I LOVE MINE. Also, I like to take my tea with me during my commute and I highly recommend the Contigo travel mug - it has a no spill top - for real - no spill!! and my tea stays hot for a solid hour - and I do mean HOT. Look on Amazon for: Contigo AUTOSEAL West Loop Stainless Steel Travel Mug , 16 oz. I'm an espresso and latte guy but I like to add Pu-erh to my morning ritual as well for balance and a bit less caffeine. Plus my digestion improves after drinking a cup of this tea and I notice that the tea keeps my hunger at bay as well. This is a fine company and clearly very dedicated to their craft. Great tea, great find and highly recommended!!

3.04.2019

Product Dimensions	18.8 x 4.06 x 4.06 cm; 201.28 g
Manufacturer reference	AAM/165
Allergen Information	Contains: Allergen-Free
Weight	201 g
Units	201.2 gram
Storage Instructions	Keep Dry
Serving Recommendation	1/4 of the disk for one cup 240 ml
Brand	Jinglong Tea Factory
Format	Leaves
Speciality	Natural
Caffeine content	Caffeinated
Package Information	Tube
Manufacturer	Yiwu Jinglong Laoshu Tea Factory

Jinglong Ripe Puerh Tea «Pu-erh in Bamboo Leaf Tube» (100 Cups, 200g)

Details

Description

Specifications

Reviews

Common Questions