How To Make The Perfect Pu’er Tea

  • Process Overview

    It’s important to rinse the tea cake before steeping.

  • Highlights

    Total Time: 5 minutes

    Character: Deep, earthy, leathery

    Caffeine Level: High

  • What You'll Need

    Tea, Fresh Water

STEEP

Use one unwrapped cake of pressed leaves per 12 oz of water. Rinse the tea in the teapot with a small amount of hot water. Discard the rinse, pour 212ºF water over, and steep 5 minutes. Pu'er leaves can be infused multiple times without losing flavor or strength.