Understanding Pu-erh Shaping and Packaging Methods

OolongDragon.com

Understanding Pu-erh Shaping and Packaging Methods

OolongDragon.com

Pu-erh tea has a special packaging method and may come in different shapes.

OolongDragon.com

Green & Black Pu-erh teas are left loose or compressed in “cakes” of different shapes.

OolongDragon.com

a) Brick Tea (Juan Cha) b) Cake Tea (Beeng Cha) c) Bell Shape (Toa Cha) d) Shape (Maw Gu Toaw)

OolongDragon.com

After tea is compressed, it is bundled with paper made with natural fiber & bundled with dried bamboo leaves in stacks of 7 which they call TUNG.

OolongDragon.com

It is a very old method that is guaranteed to keep the tea clean and tightly packed which aids in their fermentation.

OolongDragon.com

Pu-erh can be dome-shaped (tuo cha), square or brick shaped (cha Zhuan), pumpkin-shaped or any other shape.

OolongDragon.com

The College of Pu-erh Tea of Yunnan Agricultural University owns decorative panels made by Pu-erh.

OolongDragon.com

No matter how the Pu-erh Tea is shaped, the taste which is rich and smooth is something you can ENJOY.

OolongDragon.com

For more Pu-erh Tea Facts, Visit our Website!!!