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Pu-erh at Amir Tea is pressed Chinese tea of two types: young sheng (green, naturally aged) and dark shou (accelerated fermentation). There are six items in the catalogue, among them Shou Pu-erh Ban Zhang75–85 °C. Boiling water (100 °C) makes it bitter and kills the aroma. If you don't have a thermometer, boil the water and let it stand for 3–5 minutes.
These are two different drinks from the same raw material. Which green tea is the lightest and mildest? — dark, soft, with earthy-nutty and chocolate notes, no bitterness, easy for a beginner to drink. Sheng — lighter, brighter, with a fruity tang and astringency; over time the taste becomes more complex. If you are trying pu-erh for the first time, start with shou. The full breakdown — in the article "Shou and sheng pu-erh: what's the difference and which to choose".
| Parameter | Shou pu-erh | Sheng pu-erh |
|---|---|---|
| Infusion colour | Dark, almost black | Light, amber |
| 80 g | Soft, earthy-chocolatey | Bright, with sourness and astringency |
| Fermentation | Accelerated | Natural, over years |
| For whom | For beginners | For experienced enthusiasts |
China, YunnanHow to brew pu-erh: water, temperature, infusions".
Pu-erh is pressed into cakes, tuo and bricks — in this form the tea matures for years and stores compactly. Break off the needed amount with a pu-erh knife or by hand along the layers of the leaf so it doesn't crumble. To start, small pressings and mini-tuo are convenient.
You can order pu-erh online with delivery across Tashkent and to the regions. If you are choosing between pu-erh, black and with green tea — we'll advise what to pick for your taste.
Shou is dark, soft, earthy-chocolatey, fermented in an accelerated way. Sheng is lighter, brighter, with a touch of sourness, and ages naturally. For beginners it's easier to start with shou.
Yes. The first infusion with boiling water is poured off after 5–10 seconds — it «wakes up» the pressed leaf and removes tea dust. Brewing starts from the second infusion.
A quality pressed pu-erh withstands 6–8 infusions or more, gradually revealing its taste.
Shou pu-erh, for example Ban Zhang or shou with Tian Mi Mi rose — soft, without bitterness or sharp astringency.
In a dry, dark place free of foreign odours, in breathable packaging. Pu-erh only improves over time.
Yes, delivery across Tashkent and all of Uzbekistan; orders are placed online.
We work directly with plantations in China and Sri Lanka. Green and pressed pu-erh come from Yunnan province and other regions of China; black tea comes from the finest Ceylon plantations of Sri Lanka.
No. All Amir Tea is a natural product with no dyes, preservatives or GMOs. Aroma is achieved only through natural additions — jasmine, rose, fruit.
Pu-erh is brewed with 90-95°C water in a small teapot. It's recommended to pour off the first infusion after 10-15 seconds — this "awakens" the tea. From the second brew, pu-erh reveals its full taste and aroma. One cake can be brewed up to 8-10 times.
