Brand new to the world of Pu-erh...
Posted: Jul 21st, '08, 13:19
Having read so much about pu-erh teas, I recently tried some. I popped in at a local Whole Foods and noticed they had a "Pu-erh Classic" loose-leaf bulk pu-erh from Rishi teas available and I figured I'd try that as I could buy just a little to see if I liked it.
While I'm sure this is not the greatest way to get introduced to pu-erhs (as, based on price alone, this is obviously not "high grade" pu-erh), I must say that I found the taste to be amazing! Having read all of the strange descriptions I found myself agreeing...it DOES taste like a wet basment or water off the forest floor...it really DOES taste like earth and decay...but truly in a GOOD way!
One question: How many times can you re-steep the pu-erh leaves? I am brewing mine 7 oz at a time.
Anyway, not to ramble...just wanted to share my first experience with you folks.
While I'm sure this is not the greatest way to get introduced to pu-erhs (as, based on price alone, this is obviously not "high grade" pu-erh), I must say that I found the taste to be amazing! Having read all of the strange descriptions I found myself agreeing...it DOES taste like a wet basment or water off the forest floor...it really DOES taste like earth and decay...but truly in a GOOD way!
One question: How many times can you re-steep the pu-erh leaves? I am brewing mine 7 oz at a time.
Anyway, not to ramble...just wanted to share my first experience with you folks.