Shen Puer

Quality criteria for good Shen Pu'er

One of the oldest drinks in China - Chinese tea Shen Puer, has been captivating gourmets, connoisseurs of elite tea varieties and even collectors for more than one century with its noble, unusual taste and multifaceted aromatic qualities. The unique wooden Shen Puer does not deteriorate over the years, but only acquires a rich taste, like expensive wine. Today, it is not difficult to buy Shen Puer in Ukraine. The specialized store "My Tea" provides high-quality raw materials in a wide range, both in loose and pressed form.

What is real Shen Pu'er?

Puerh Shen, called "green", undergoes natural fermentation for many years. First, the raw materials - large tea leaves collected in the high-mountainous province of Yunnan, are dried in the open air, and then pressed into molds. It is believed that the transparent drink contains the energy of the famous mountains. Puerh Shen tea has a light, translucent infusion (may be light brown) with a pronounced aroma, showing fruity notes. Having taken the first sip, you can feel a pleasant sourness, alternating with a sweetish aftertaste.

Young and old Puerh Shen differ in the shade of the infusion. Young Puerh Shen shows an amber, later honey color. Older Puerh Shen has an orange, red, reddish-brown, brown and dark brown tone. The taste also changes: softness is replaced by richness and depth. Over the years, the brightness of the aroma noticeably becomes brighter.

For the production of Chinese Shen Puer tea, the leaves of the oldest trees are used. The older the tree, the richer and more spectacular the taste, the more saturated the aroma of the highest quality drink. For many centuries, the production of Shen Puer has not changed. The collected raw materials undergo several stages of processing: withering, twisting, fermentation, drying, pressing.

Properties of Chinese Shen Puer tea

Buying loose or pressed Shen Pu'er tea for yourself and your family means giving your body the opportunity to constantly heal. it:

• a natural antioxidant containing substances that slow down cell aging and paralyze free radicals,
• normalizes metabolism and digestion, removes toxins,
• lowers cholesterol levels,
• has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system,
• has a positive effect on the liver, skin,
• strengthens teeth,
• improves eyesight,
• strengthens immunity,
• tones, fills the body with energy and vigor, improving performance,
• helps you wake up in the morning, no worse than coffee.

How to drink clear Shen Pu'er?

The Chinese recommend drinking it after meals. Pu-erh should not be mixed with sugar and other sweeteners that disrupt the taste of the elite drink. Do not rush with it. Take the first sip, hold it in your mouth for a while, then swallow. Properly brewed Shen Pu-erh will allow you to enjoy a tart-bitter taste with a pleasant sweetness.

How to brew Puerh Shen

For brewing, you should use a Yixing clay teapot, a porcelain gaiwan, a glass teapot or ceramic dishes. First, the dishes are poured with boiling water. 1 teaspoon of dry raw materials is poured into 150 ml of water heated to a temperature of 80-90 degrees. The first infusion is drained, cleaning the tea leaves from dust. Then Shen Puer is brewed several times - from 9 to 12 infusions. The infusion time is constantly increasing.

Interesting fact: many connoisseurs of expensive Chinese teas collect Puer Shen, storing it for more than one year. Over a long period, you can monitor the change in its properties: in one year, pinch off a small piece from a pressed pancake or take a pinch of loose raw materials, brew and taste it, comparing its taste and aroma with the original version.

Where is it profitable to buy Shen Pu'er in Kiev and Ukraine?

Today, you can buy Shen Puer in Ukraine in specialized stores and numerous online resources. The question is: how not to make a mistake in choosing the right one, that is, in the quality of the raw materials and the corresponding price. Elite wood tea cannot be cheap. And yet, the price of Shen Puer tea should not be overstated. Buying Puer Shen from the company "My Tea" means purchasing high-quality tea raw materials (not fake) at a laconic price, which is due to the appearance of the tea leaves, which are smooth, the same size and pleasant color. When opened, it achieves the desired effect: the leaves demonstrate natural beauty, and the aroma and aftertaste have notes of prunes. Shen Puer price also depends on the aging period. Even without being a professional connoisseur of the best Chinese tea varieties, having tried the raw materials of 2004 and 2014, you will be able to make the right assessment: find differences in taste, aroma, shade of infusion.

It is important not only to buy Shen Puer tea profitably, but also to store it correctly...

If you do not plan to consume tea in the near future: protect the raw materials from direct sunlight, store in airtight packaging, and do not expose them to foreign odors (this applies to seasonings, spices, fruits, etc.).

Having tried once the noblest Puer Shen, it will be difficult for you to refuse its further use. Some it conquers with the first sip, others - with subsequent ones. "My Tea" provides an elite variety, both in loose and pressed form of different years of production. The oldest quality "Shen" will conquer you with wisdom, richness, density.