{"title":"Pu-erh Teas","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOf the six main classes of teas -- five of which are black, green, white, yellow, and oolong -- pu-erh is likely the one that is most often forgotten, yet to those who love it, pu-erh is a most unforgettable tea.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique tea gets its name from Pu-erh county in China’s Yunnan province, where the style likely originated. Pu-erhs get their unusual qualities from fermentation, a process virtually no other tea endures. Pu-erh teas’ prolonged resting periods give them their own class of extraordinarily earthy flavors. No other teas taste of tobacco or musk...or even dirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many tea drinkers, these musky flavors make pu-erhs an acquired taste. It’s no surprise the teas are among the most popular in two cities known for their unusual foods – Guangzhou (formerly Canton) and Hong Kong. Those who do acquire the taste often become unusually, almost spiritually, devoted to the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo take a deeper dive into this special tea and truly gain an appreciation for its uniqueness, read our \u003ca style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/harneys.shop\/blogs\/news\/pu-erh-teas\"\u003ePu-erh Tea 101 blog post\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pu-erh","title":"Pu-Erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn ancient tea from Yunnan, Pu-Erh's earthy pleasures have a passionate group of followers. This particular version is a dark, savory cooked Pu-Erh and makes for a striking brew. Brigitte Harney is especially a fan. This Pu-Erh is \u003cem\u003eshou\u003c\/em\u003e style. Shou Pu-Erh is differentiated from \u003cem\u003esheng\u003c\/em\u003e Pu-Erh in that it is fermented before it is packaged, compressed, and sold for consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harney \u0026 Sons Fine Teas","offers":[{"title":"Loose \/ 1 lb. Bag","offer_id":29492285382,"sku":"41671","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loose \/ 4 oz. Tin","offer_id":35000493702,"sku":"44266","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sachets \/ Bag of 50 Sachets","offer_id":40362164092999,"sku":"C0040","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1234\/1342\/products\/Cup_Shots_Pu-Erh.jpg?v=1762198899"},{"product_id":"2015-nuo-mi-pu-erh","title":"2015 Nuo Mi Pu-Erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe're excited to offer this Tuo-cha (bird's nest) Pu-Erh. Most of the time, we buy full cakes of Pu-Erhs and break them apart when we put them into tins. Please use 1 tuo cha per cup of tea and enjoy how the flavor develops over multiple infusions. This Pu-Erh is a Shou style. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eShou\u003c\/em\u003e (ripe) Pu-Erhh is differentiated from \u003cem\u003esheng\u003c\/em\u003e (raw) Pu-Erh in that it is fermented before it is packaged, compressed, and sold for consumption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePu-Erhs often have a earthy flavor, unlike other teas. Some people love them, but some do not.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harney \u0026 Sons Fine Teas","offers":[{"title":"Loose \/ 4 oz. Tin","offer_id":12181504753735,"sku":"44717","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1234\/1342\/files\/Cup_Shots_Pu-Erh_Nuo_Mi_Tuo_Cha_2015.jpg?v=1762200730"},{"product_id":"lao-ban-zhang-pu-erh","title":"Lao Ban Zhang Pu-Erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 96 g. cake was manufactured in the Manwei Village of Menghai, Xishuangbanna, in Yunnan Province. It’s rare to find a cake this small, as most Pu-Erh cakes are 357 g. The smaller size will let you get a sense of the wonderful flavors Pu-Erh can offer without committing to too much tea! This Pu-Erh is Sheng style. \u003cem\u003eSheng\u003c\/em\u003e Pu-Erh is differentiated from \u003cem\u003eshou\u003c\/em\u003e Pu-Erh in that it can ferment naturally over time, given the right conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harney \u0026 Sons Fine Teas","offers":[{"title":"Loose \/ 1 Cake","offer_id":15399989772359,"sku":"44751","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1234\/1342\/products\/Cup_Shots_Lao_Ban_Zhang_Pu-Erh.jpg?v=1762202021"},{"product_id":"ripe-pu-erh-balls","title":"Ripe Pu-Erh Balls","description":"\u003cp\u003ePu-Erhs are a special tea from Yunnan Province. Many people love the earthy flavor, and it has a reputation as a slimming tea. It is called ripe because of the special process that accelerates the fermentation process so that you can enjoy that particular Pu-Erh flavor sooner. It is very convenient that it is a nice, small ball, so there is no need to break up a larger portion. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harney \u0026 Sons Fine Teas","offers":[{"title":"Loose \/ 3 oz. Tin","offer_id":32701713711175,"sku":"44821","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1234\/1342\/products\/Cup_Shot_Ripe_Pu-Erh_Balls_2020.jpg?v=1762272438"},{"product_id":"2019-shu-pu-erh","title":"2019 Shu Pu-Erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tea is a \"ripe\" or shou Pu-Erh variety sourced from Xishuangbanna in Yunnan, China. The term \"shou\" describes a method that accelerates the aging process. This tea comes from Brown Mountain and is made from ancient tea plants that make great bings, or cakes. We break the large cakes into more manageable chunks. Being a young tea, it is strong in flavor and body. Enjoy multiple brews of this tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harney \u0026 Sons Fine Teas","offers":[{"title":"Loose \/ 3 oz. Tin","offer_id":39978293493831,"sku":"LS0002","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1234\/1342\/files\/2025_Cup_Shots_2019_Shu_Pu-Erh_38-3750_LS0002.jpg?v=1762275144"},{"product_id":"golden-pu-erh","title":"Golden Pu-Erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost Pu-Erhs are made in the Yunnan Province of China, but not near the actual city of Pu-Erh. This one is made outside the city, and it is fairly high up, 5,000 feet. This is mostly golden tips, so everything is lighter and a bit sweeter. The buds have a medium level of fermentation, so the typical earthy flavors are less than those of other Pu-Erhs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harney \u0026 Sons Fine Teas","offers":[{"title":"Loose \/ 2 oz. 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