Pu-erh Tea Collection - Teas of the Silk Road

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These are teas that have traveled with merchants, nomads and lover's of tea for centuries. Pu-erh, varietal Camellia assamica, is processed to a myriad of shapes and styles. Our sampler offers two Shou or "ripe" teas and a Sheng or "raw" style. Sampler provides a range of Pu-erh flavors from sweet and earthy to malty and floral. Our sampler includes:

• Camel's Breath - Tuo Cha - nuggets of ripe Pu-erh open to earthy mushroomy flavors and a strong cup of tea long enjoyed by travellers on on the Silk Road. (2 oz.)
• Small Leaf Pu-erh - Xi Ye - nutty, naturally sweet notes, hints of mushroom, offers a round full body and smooth mouth. (2 oz.)
  
• Mao Cha (Mao Cha) - a Sheng or raw style grown in the mounatins near the village of Danjian, Yunnan Province. Opens to lightly sweet, biscuity aromas, taste is herbaceous with a clean, soft finish. (2 oz.)