Wei Tuo: Wuyutai Pu-erh Tea Gift Box

Title: Wei Tuo: Wuyutai Pu-erh Tea Gift Box

Weight: 250g

Honor: China Time Honored Brand

Condition: Luxury and Well Wrapped

Shipping: Free International Air Mail

Description:

Pu-erh, Pu'er tea, is a type of tea made from a "large leaf" variety of the tea plant Camellia sinensis and named after Pu'er County near Simao, Yunnan, China. Unlike other teas that should ideally be consumed shortly after production, pu-erh can be drunk immediately or aged for many years; pu-erh teas are often now classified by year and region of production much like wine vintages. While there are many counterfeit pu-erhs on the market and real aged pu-erh is difficult to find and identify, it is still possible to find pu-erh that is 10 to 50 years old, as well as a few from the late Qing dynasty.

Wuyutai Tea Shop:

Wuyutai was established in 1887. In its long history, Wuyutai always insists the honest business philosophy, so it enjoyed a very good reputation in Beijing, many beijingers regards Wuyutai Tea as a necessity for everyday life. In 1995 "Wu Yu Tai" was awarded the much sought after title of "China Time-honored Brand" by Chinese Government, and it became one of the most famous tea brands in China.

Chinese Tea:

The practice of drinking tea has had a long history in China, having originated from there. The Chinese drink tea during many parts of the day such as at meals for good health or simply for pleasure. Although tea originates from China, Chinese tea generally represent tea leaves which have been processed using methods inherited from ancient China. According to popular legend, tea was discovered by Chinese Emperor Shennong in 2737 BCE when a leaf from a Camellia sinensis tree fell into water the emperor was boiling. Tea is deeply woven into the history and culture of China. The beverage is considered one of the seven necessities of Chinese life, along with firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar...