Shu Pu-erh Tea
Ripe Pu-erh
Shu (ripe) pu-erh shortcuts aging through a controlled pile-fermentation developed in the 1970s.
Flavor Profile
What does Shu Pu-erh taste like?
Shu (ripe) pu-erh shortcuts aging through a controlled pile-fermentation developed in the 1970s. The result is dark, thick, and smooth: forest floor, dates, and dark wood with a natural molasses sweetness and very little bitterness. It brews many infusions and is gentle on the stomach, which makes it a daily tea across southern China and Hong Kong.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Yunnan, China
Ripe pu-erh was invented in Yunnan to mimic the taste of long-aged raw pu-erh.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Shu Pu-erh
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Shu Pu-erh
Typical brewed serving
Shu Pu-erh is a medium-caffeine pu-erh. A typical brewed serving contains about 30–60 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Shu Pu-erh Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Shu Pu-erh tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Shu Pu-erh tea?
Shu (ripe) pu-erh shortcuts aging through a controlled pile-fermentation developed in the 1970s. It is also known as Ripe Pu-erh.
Does Shu Pu-erh tea have caffeine?
Yes. Shu Pu-erh is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 30–60 mg per brewed serving.
What does Shu Pu-erh tea taste like?
Shu Pu-erh is known for a profile led by Earthy, Smooth, and Woody, with a strong body.
How do you brew Shu Pu-erh tea?
Use about 5 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 95–100°C, steeping for 0.5–1 minutes. It can be re-steeped 6–10 times.
Is Shu Pu-erh tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Shu Pu-erh; its profile centers on Earthy, Smooth, and Woody.