Yunnan Pu'er Tea Brick - Fermented Black Tea Since 2009, Organic Pu-erh 500g Package With Bamboo Leaves, Traditional Method

I first tried fermented Pu'er tea a few years ago and was hooked from the first cup. This kind of tea is made by allowing the moist tea leaves to ferment like it was going to be bread, then at some point they press the fermented leaves into bricks and dry them. For some reason processing the tea in this manner enhances the quality of the caffeine; after drinking a cup of this in the morning, I'm suddenly outside and enjoying my work. If you haven't tried Pu'er tea yet, you should.

A very earthy pu'erh, pairs well with mushroom dishes, etc. Great by itself too!Yes, it comes SHIPPED in shrink-wrapped plastic -- a good thing -- you don't want your tea picking up the delivery truck's diesel fumes on its trip to your door. I'm sure it was properly stored and aged until the time of sale.The label translates to: "Product Name: Yiwu Ancient Tree Brick Ripe Pu'erh Tea Raw Material Name: Yunnan Big Leaf Sun-Dried Green Tea Net Content: 500g Storage Method: Store at Room Temperature Country of Origin: China Seller: Yunnan Dian Mai Technology, Ltd. Shelf Life Until: March 5, 2029"

At this point, I can’t rate the product because my experience isn’t matching the descriptions of this tea’s experience. In fact, I need a little help here because this is my first experience with pu-erh tea.First the good. I purchased the black tea. Viewed the preparation videos online so I’m comfortable that I prepared the tea properly with the correct hardware, e.g., knife, water, rinse, temperature, cups, infusion times, etc.Color is good. Actually do have tea leaves. Packaging was good. Tea does not appear molded. Used 3.6 grams of tea to start. Prepared 4 infusions.The bad. I’m getting a “fishy” taste to the tea and that’s all I’m getting. It isn’t overwhelming, but it is present. Comments state this is an issue. Is it? Also, the aroma of the tea is “fishy.”Is this normal for this product? I wouldn’t think so, but I’m asking the question. More experienced drinkers of pu-erh tea say this is a problem.I will change the rating once I receive answers to my questions.

Very mild flavor, not astringent in any way. Smells like a mild puer but the soup is relatively dark. No complaints.

I love this product. Im extremely satisfied with it. Will definitely buy this product again.

I have been purchasing Pu-erh tea for over a decade and have come to learn a good bit about the trade. As this type of dark tea is the only oxidized, fermented, and aged tea that also gains in value as it ages, it makes for the target of many scams which I have been subjected to here online, and also when travelling in Asia. It is very easy for a dishonest vendor to advertise and sell Pu-erh tea that is not the proper age, but there are ways for the experienced tea connoisseur to recognize the scam.As a lover of tea, I have learned that I am also sensitive to the product, and for all six types of tea with the sole exception of shou Pu-erh, I cannot drink the beverage on an empty stomach without resulting nausea. The secret to being able to drink Pu-erh on an empty stomach is the fermentation. And the tea being reviewed here has not been properly fermented, if at all. I also seriously doubt the advertised age listed as 2009. Every time I consume this tea it makes me nauseous unless I eat something first, which of course is not necessary for a truly fermented and aged Pu-erh tea. The tea brick that I received also is excessively high in caffeine, more typical of black tea than a low caffeine Pu-erh. As such, I believe this tea brick being sold is simply a low grade (highly compressed small tea pieces without any whole leaf present) fully oxidized black tea, perhaps aged a few years or not, but certainly not for 14 years as advertised. Which brings to mind that this tea also does not come with the typical manufacturer's tag embedded into the tea. The only description is what is said in the advertisement on Amazon. Don't believe it!Lastly, this tea came with an off taste which I attribute to the bamboo leaf wrapping. Once I removed the tea brick from the bamboo and let it air in a rice paper wrapper, the odd taste went away.

I have purchased very expensive shou puerh and I think this is a great tea for the price. I hope its organic.They say they have been aging tea (fermenting) since 2009, they are not saying the tea you will receive is from 2009.This brick is really hard to pick at. You need something like a wooden box and a good handled pointy tool. Not a sharp knife.I use 15g in a 200ml clay pot with about 150-180ml of boling water and steep for about 1 minute. I use a 250ml insulated glass gong Dao bei.I like that dark punch, makes me take a Trump.If I drink more than 15g I wont sleep.This tea helps my GF digestion and sets after the second steep regular bowel movements.I brush my teeth after drinking tea to prevent yellowing.

This is a great compressed puer brick for beginners, or for anyone looking for a solid puer at an affordable price. Mine was dry, no mold or issues like another person mentioned. It breaks apart well with a tea pick, but is not loose or fall apart. I steep a 5 oz piece about 6 times (or 3, if I use a lot of water) and 7 oz piece 8 times, but it is bolder. Always rinse for 20 seconds, discard water, let sit for 1 minute, then start steeping. Would highly recommend to anyone new to puer, compressed tea, or someone looking for an affordable option. I drink this tea almost every day.