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Pu Erh TeaMost people are not aware that this tea's name is linked to the county where it grows. Pu Erh is a large leaf tea that the locals aren't too fond of and are more than happy to sell. The large pu erh leaves are wild harvested from tea plants that are typically over 100 years old. This wild harvest Pu Erh can drive some amazing prices in the tea markets, yet only 10% of teas that call themselves Pu Erh's are actually from the old wild tea plants. It is also one of the only teas that is worth more the more it ages. The large leaves are formed into tea patties and sold. The other 90% of Pu Ehr on the market is from cultivated tea plantations and not true wild Pu Ehr at all. Locals don't like the bitter after taste of the tea, and don't typically drink it. Since Pu Ehr has become so popular, many in this county of China have become very wealthy as a result. So - take the warning, if you are in search of Pu Erh, make sure that your source is reputable and the tea is authentic. For more info on the Pu'er County and it's tea, Read this Article from the New York Times. Return from Pu Erh Tea to Tea Home Page
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