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Pu-erh Tea

Chinese · Dessert · Sauce

A deeply aromatic and earthy traditional Chinese fermented tea known for its complex flavors and numerous health benefits.

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7 minFrom prep to plate
Prep time2 min
Cook time5 min
Servings2 people
DifficultyEasy
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How to make it

4 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Bring 500 ml of filtered water

    Bring 500 ml (2 cups) of filtered water to a rolling boil at 100°C (212°F).

  2. Place 5 g of Pu-erh tea leaves

    Place 5 g (0.18 oz) of Pu-erh tea leaves into a teapot. Pour a small amount of boiling water over the leaves to cover them, wait 5 seconds, and then immediately discard the liquid. This 'rinses' the leaves.

    1 min

  3. Pour the remaining hot water

    Pour the remaining hot water over the rinsed leaves. Cover the teapot and allow the tea to steep for 30 to 60 seconds depending on desired strength.

    1 min

  4. Strain the tea into small cups and enjoy

    Strain the tea into small cups and enjoy. You can re-steep the same leaves up to 10 times, increasing the steeping time by 15 seconds for each subsequent brew.

A little kitchen wisdom

Always rinse the tea leaves first to 'wake them up' and remove any dust. Pu-erh is unique because it improves with age and can be steeped many times.

What you'll need

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For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

While Pu-erh is best fresh, it can be kept in a thermos for a few hours. However, do not leave the leaves sitting in the water as it will become overly bitter.

Store & enjoy

Store dry Pu-erh tea cakes or leaves in a cool, dry place away from strong odors. Reheat gently on the stove; do not boil again as it may change the flavor profile.

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Pu-erh Tea
Step 1 of 4

Bring 500 ml of filtered water

Bring 500 ml (2 cups) of filtered water to a rolling boil at 100°C (212°F).