Pu-erh Academy
Why Banzhang Tastes Powerful?
In the world of pu-erh, few names carry as much weight as Banzhang. Collectors seek it. Prices reflect it. And anyone who has tasted a genuine Banzhang raw pu-erh understands...
Why Banzhang Tastes Powerful?
In the world of pu-erh, few names carry as much weight as Banzhang. Collectors seek it. Prices reflect it. And anyone who has tasted a genuine Banzhang raw pu-erh understands...
Bulang vs. Mengsong Pu-erh
In the world of Yunnan pu-erh, origin matters more than almost anything else. Two teas from the same year, the same processing method, even the same producer, can taste entirely...
Bulang vs. Mengsong Pu-erh
In the world of Yunnan pu-erh, origin matters more than almost anything else. Two teas from the same year, the same processing method, even the same producer, can taste entirely...
Why Young Sheng Tastes Bitter?
The first time many people try young raw pu-erh — sheng — they're surprised by the bitterness. Sometimes they're put off by it. That's understandable. But it's also a misreading...
Why Young Sheng Tastes Bitter?
The first time many people try young raw pu-erh — sheng — they're surprised by the bitterness. Sometimes they're put off by it. That's understandable. But it's also a misreading...
Earthy Does Not Mean Dirty
"Earthy" is the word most people reach for when describing ripe pu-erh. It's not wrong — but it's doing a lot of work, and it's covering up an important distinction...
Earthy Does Not Mean Dirty
"Earthy" is the word most people reach for when describing ripe pu-erh. It's not wrong — but it's doing a lot of work, and it's covering up an important distinction...
What Good Ripe Pu-erh Tastes Like？
Most tea descriptions tell you what a tea is. Fewer tell you what to look for when you're deciding whether it's actually good.Ripe pu-erh — shou — has a reputation...
What Good Ripe Pu-erh Tastes Like？
Most tea descriptions tell you what a tea is. Fewer tell you what to look for when you're deciding whether it's actually good.Ripe pu-erh — shou — has a reputation...
Why Does Ripe Pu-erh Smell Fishy?
It's one of the most common questions from first-time ripe pu-erh drinkers: Why does this smell like fish?It's a fair question, and it deserves a straight answer. The short version:...
Why Does Ripe Pu-erh Smell Fishy?
It's one of the most common questions from first-time ripe pu-erh drinkers: Why does this smell like fish?It's a fair question, and it deserves a straight answer. The short version:...