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The price of a ten-year-old Pu'er tea cake generally ranges from several thousand to tens of thousands of yuan. Among them, the more affordable Pu'er tea cakes are usually those that are over ten years old, made from old tea trees, and priced in the range of several thousand yuan. A Ten-Year-Old Tea Cake Is Valuable A ten-year-old tea cake is valuable. Long-term aging gives the tea a more unique flavor, making it more valuable for both collection and investment. Especially with a tea cake aged for over ten years, which has undergone longer maturation, its quality improves, and prices typically range between 1,000 and 2,000 yuan. Of course, the price may fluctuate depending on the scarcity of the tea and other factors. In Hong Kong and Taiwan, the price of Pu'er tea cakes is relatively higher, around 2,000 to 3,000 yuan, while in mainland China, ten-year-old Pu'er tea cakes are priced between 1,000 and 2,000 yuan. A Ten-Year-Old Tea Cake Is Not Valuable It's not valuable. If Pu'er tea is not sold as a complete set, its price isn't high, and a conclusion can only be reached after tasting. With an increase in brand recognition, the value of tea…

Yingshan is located at the southern foot of the Dabie Mountains, with a long history of tea cultivation and production. Its superior ecological environment has nurtured a number of fine tea and renowned tea brands, represented by "Yingshan Cloud Mist Tea." To further enhance the recognizability and market share of Yingshan Cloud Mist Tea, build its brand, and promote high-quality development of the tea industry, the County Tea Industry Promotion Center, in collaboration with Huazhong Agricultural University, the Tea Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and the Fruit and Tea Research Institute of Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, has formulated and released four group standards based on the needs of the tea industry in Yingshan: "Production Technical Regulations for Yingshan Cloud Mist Tea," "Processing Technical Regulations for Yingshan Cloud Mist Tea," "Yingshan Cloud Mist Tea," and "Brewing Technical Regulations for Yingshan Cloud Mist Tea." All tea farmers, tea enterprises, and tea traders are encouraged to implement these standards according to their respective circumstances.

  The greatest advantage of buying tea online is convenience; there are no time restrictions for purchases, and there's no need to make a special trip to a tea shop. After placing an order, you can simply wait at home for the delivery.   Many tea enthusiasts choose to buy tea online because of the broad selection available, including different types of tea such as green tea, black tea, and Pu'er tea, from various regions, brands, and vintages, all at different price points.   Without the need to rent prime retail space with high foot traffic, many online tea shops have lower rental costs, which often translates into more affordable tea prices compared to physical stores.   Tea enthusiasts with some knowledge of tea evaluation can find good-quality teas at reasonable prices online with patience and careful selection.   Those who are reluctant to buy tea online believe that they cannot directly inspect the tea before purchasing or assess its aroma, taste, and mouthfeel through tasting. If they end up with poor-quality or unsatisfactory tea, the process of returns and exchanges can be troublesome.   Compared to physical stores, buying tea online does carry a higher risk of encountering problems.…

A gentle breeze sweeps over the central-western part of Raoping County in Chaozhou City, where the vast sea of tea plants in Fubin Town stretches as far as the eye can see, undulating along the mountainside, and the tea fields are filled with a fresh aroma. Following winding mountain roads, the verdant tea trees gradually merge with the blue sky and white clouds, painting a beautiful summer landscape. Recently, relevant leaders of the Chaozhou Municipal People's Congress Standing Committee led a group of deputies to the people's congress and representatives from related departments to conduct the "Green and Beautiful Chaozhou - Deputies in Action" themed activity in Fubin Town, Raoping County, and Fenghuang Town, Guilu Town in Chao'an District. The focus was on a special investigation into the handling of key proposals concerning "Cultivating Tax Sources in the Tea Industry to Promote Fiscal Revenue Growth." During the event, the deputies were constantly on the move, gaining a comprehensive understanding of tea production and sales, tea tax revenue, quality control, brand promotion, and tea plant protection through site visits, listening to reports, and holding symposiums. They actively collected public opinions and fully leveraged their roles as people's congress deputies to empower…

Kaihua Longding Tea is produced in Baisan, Qixi Township, Kaihua County, Zhejiang Province. It is a newly created tea brand that started in 1959. Kaihua County is located at the junction of Zhejiang, Anhui, and Jiangxi provinces in western Zhejiang, at the source of the Qiantang River. The mountains in the county run from northwest to southeast, and it has a warm and humid subtropical monsoon climate with distinct seasons, abundant rainfall, frequent cloud cover, and less sunlight. On average, there are 83 foggy days per year, with some areas having over 120 foggy days annually. The area is perpetually shrouded in clouds and mist, making it one of the cloudiest mountainous regions in Zhejiang province. As the saying goes, "High mountains and cloudy mists produce fine tea," and indeed, Kaihua County is an excellent place for growing green tea. The main types of soil in tea gardens within Kaihua County are red soil and yellow soil. Red soils are mostly found below 650 meters altitude in low hills, with a soil layer thickness of 30 cm to 60 cm, organic matter content of 1.44% to 4.05%, and pH ranging from 4.5 to 5.5. Yellow soils are mainly distributed in…

On July 31, Chairman Lu Pengfei of the District Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) visited Houping Township of the Miao and Tujia Ethnic Groups and Tongzi Town to conduct field research on the development of the tea industry and the operations of the CPPCC members' workstations. Vice Chairman Zhang Chunyu of the District CPPCC and relevant personnel accompanied him on this visit. During the day, Lu Pengfei and his entourage visited Wenfeng Village in Houping Township, as well as Tongzi Village and Shuangfeng Village in Tongzi Town. They inspected the progress made by companies such as Chongqing Mingzhen Agricultural Co., Ltd. and Chongqing Muchu Agricultural Development Co., Ltd. in base construction, production environment, and brand creation. They also inquired in detail about the types of tea planted, processing techniques, and the integration of tea culture with tourism. Additionally, they exchanged ideas with relevant officials regarding the current state of the tea industry. Lu Pengfei also reviewed the work procedures, methods, and inspection and visit systems of the CPPCC members' workstations in Houping Township and Tongzi Town, and asked detailed questions about their operations. Lu Pengfei emphasized that there should be clearer thinking on the direction of…

In 2024, more good news came for the tea industry in Pu'an County: by 2023, the county had achieved a dry tea production of approximately 9,500 tons, with a value of 1.295 billion yuan, a comprehensive output value of 1.759 billion yuan, benefiting and supporting 18,000 households involving more than 70,000 people, increasing household income by over 17,000 yuan on average. Currently, Pu'an County has a total tea garden area of 183,000 mu, with 131,000 mu available for picking. Behind these numbers lies the county's long-term utilization of its climate advantage as the "First Harvest of Guizhou Green Tea," capitalizing on this to expand the brand of "Pu'an Red." Through continuous efforts in both domestic promotion and external publicity, the county has steadily built up momentum in its journey to develop the tea industry, achieving revitalization of rural industries throughout the county.

Bohetang is located in the Yiwu Mansa tea region, hidden deep within the mountains at an altitude of around 1,400 to 1,620 meters, with coordinates at 101°32' East and 22°5' North. It is a small mountain hollow nestled deep within the primeval forest. The vegetation here is very well preserved. This mysterious tea garden was discovered when planting "herbal spices" in the depths of the forest. It was named Bohetang because of a naturally occurring patch of mint leaves found there. What types of tea trees are there in Bohetang? The tea area is not large, with very old trees that vary in height, scattered here and there, most of which are 5 to 8-meter-old trees. Bohetang is divided into two tea plots: Upper Tea Plot and Lower Tea Plot. All the famous ancient tea trees are in the Lower Tea Plot, while the Upper Tea Plot was planted by local farmers after 1982. Bohetang Categories One, Two, and Three Category One: Primarily refers to the tall ancient trees in Bohetang, with about 50 trees marked, one has died, leaving 49 remaining. Category Two: Estimated to be over a hundred years old, some have been pruned. Category Three: These are…

Accompanied by the morning mist, Wang Wanguo and his fellow villagers weed and pick tea in the tea garden, with the verdant and towering Wuzhishan not far away, its main peak appearing and disappearing in the clouds and fog. The ecologically friendly organic tea garden in Wuzhishan's Shuiman Township. Photo by Niu Liangyu, People's Daily Online High mountains and cloud-covered mist produce fine tea. The Wuzhishan large-leaf tea hidden in Hainan's tropical rainforest has long been a local calling card and a vivid testament to Wuzhishan's practice of "industrialization of ecology" and "ecologization of industry." Focusing on ecology to grow good tea, how is the quality of this "ecological tea" from Wuzhishan? Recently, reporters went "into the mountains" to investigate. Core Competitiveness Lies in Ecology Following the winding mountain road, the reporters arrived at the Wu Zhai Organic Ecological Tea Garden in Wuzhishan's Shuiman Township. What caught the eye were tea plants, ground cover film on the soil, and insect traps between the tea plants. Tea farmers picking tea in an organic tea garden in Wuzhishan. Photo by Niu Liangyu, People's Daily Online "We are going 'organic.'" Wang Wanguo is a resident of Fanghao Village, Shuiman Township, Wuzhishan City, Hainan…

Photography by Donghua Huang China Tea Capital - Anxi Upon entering the China Tea Capital in Anxi, one is greeted by rows of tea shops, the air filled with the aroma of tea, and a dazzling array of teas including Tieguanyin, Dahongpao, Pu'er, Longjing, white tea, dark tea, and more—making it a true "Capital of a Hundred Teas Trade." Anxi, the birthplace of Chinese Oolong tea and the origin of the world-famous Tieguanyin, has leveraged its strengths to develop its tea industry, setting national records for tea plantation area, tea production, and per capita tea income, shedding its title as the "largest state-designated impoverished county." Photography by Guoping Chen However, this major tea-producing county once lacked a large-scale trading market, preventing farmers from directly connecting with domestic and overseas buyers, making it difficult to sell their tea. Photography by Donghua Huang In 2000, with the assistance of the provincial government, Anxi County raised 120 million RMB through auctions and leases, primarily from domestic and overseas sources, to build the China Tea Capital – Anxi National Tea Wholesale Market. After the market was established, transactions became active, and farmers' incomes increased. Photography by Ying Lin On the evening of October 15,…

Pu'er tea, as a specialty of Yunnan Province in China, is beloved by tea enthusiasts for its unique aging process and rich flavor. However, the quality of Pu'er tea on the market varies greatly, and it can be difficult to distinguish between genuine and inferior products. So, how do you determine the quality of Pu'er tea? This article will provide a detailed analysis from several perspectives. How to Identify the Quality of Pu'er Tea I. Appearance Quality 1. Freshness and Luster: High-quality Pu'er tea has a lustrous appearance with a natural color that shines without an oily feel; inferior Pu'er tea appears dry, yellowish, and lacks luster. 2. Leaf Edges: Good-quality Pu'er tea has uniformly neat edges with intact leaves; low-quality Pu'er tea has broken leaves and irregular edges. 3. Leaf Color: High-quality Pu'er tea has bright and uniform leaf colors; inferior Pu'er tea has dull and uneven leaf colors. II. Aromatic Characteristics 1. Aroma Persistence: High-quality Pu'er tea has a pure and persistent aroma that emits floral or fruity scents; inferior Pu'er tea has a faint, short-lived, and monotonous aroma. 2. Aroma Quality: High-quality Pu'er tea has a fresh and comfortable aroma that does not irritate the respiratory system;…

In recent years, Duyun City has thoroughly implemented the important instructions of President Xi Jinping on "promoting the Duyun Maojian brand" and the concept of integrating tea culture, tea industry, and tea technology (the "three teas"). By focusing on Duyun Maojian as its core industry, the city has adopted a comprehensive approach that includes year-round harvesting, full utilization of the tea plant, and development of the entire industrial chain. This approach focuses on infrastructure construction, cultivation of market entities, marketing strategies, and brand promotion. As a result, sales and the reputation of Duyun Maojian tea have steadily increased each year. Strengthening Production Foundations and Enhancing Raw Materials Focusing on key tea-producing areas such as Tuan Mountain, Snail Shell Mountain, Doupeng Mountain, and Guilan Mountain, a total of 50,000 mu of tea gardens have been designated. The city has integrated efforts from various levels of government, enterprises, and farmers to rehabilitate neglected tea gardens, replant in aging tea gardens, and improve those already in production. A total of 71,600 mu of tea gardens have been managed, leading to a significant increase in tea yield year after year. Based on the principle of connecting points and maximizing service radius, 35 tea industry…

In recent years, there have been many white and yellow tea products on the market, known for their fresh and refreshing taste, they are very popular. So here comes the question: as a tea novice, I only know that they taste good, but I really don't know much else! These white and yellow teas, are they white tea and yellow tea respectively? Are the colors inherent in the tea buds, or do they change during processing? Why do they turn these colors? Do they have more health benefits?... No rush, let’s take a look at them one by one~ Whitened and yellowed varieties of tea plants are a rare type of tea plant germplasm resource. Influenced by genetic and environmental factors, the chlorophyll content in their buds and leaves is low, causing the new shoots to appear white, yellow, or golden-white. During the whitening and yellowing periods, the amino acid content in the buds and leaves is high, while the content of tea polyphenols and caffeine is moderate. The dry tea made from them has a high degree of freshness in taste, with the leaves turning white or golden-yellow when infused. They are not the traditional white tea and yellow…

On August 14, according to Wangcang County's Agricultural and Rural Affairs Bureau in Guangyuan City, the county has prioritized its leading industries, accelerated the improvement of its tea industry, focused on enhancing its brands, and integrated ecology and organics, injecting new impetus into the economic development of Wangcang. It is reported that the county has explored new models for agricultural industrial development, leveraging its resource and ecological advantages. Through the introduction of key enterprises, financial support, and cooperative leadership, the county has introduced tea varieties such as Zhonghuang No. 1 and Longjing 43, developing its tea industry in a location-specific manner. It conducts training for high-quality farmers, entrepreneurial leaders, and agricultural practical skills and vocational skills, broadening the path to prosperity for villagers. The county is building a long-term mechanism for agricultural brand construction driven by government promotion, enterprise initiative, and social encouragement. It actively cultivates "geographical indication trademarks," increases efforts to integrate the regional public brand "Mishan Mountain Tea," and continues to promote the construction of regional public brands such as "Guangyuan Yellow Tea" and "Mishan Mountain Tea." It supports enterprises joining the provincial-level regional public brand "Tianfu Longya," accelerating the development of corporate brands represented by Mishan Mountain,…

It is now the hottest time of the year, and most regions in the south have entered a hot and humid state. At this time, tea enthusiasts who have tea in their possession will face a severe challenge of storing tea during the summer. As we all know, tea leaves are very susceptible to environmental influences, and the requirements for storing tea are extremely strict. Especially with Pu'er tea, if stored well, it can become more fragrant over time and have collection value; if not stored properly, the tea can spoil, losing its drinking value and causing significant economic losses for individuals or businesses. Understanding the principles of tea transformation before storing tea is crucial for scientific storage. Factors Affecting Tea Transformation or Spoilage In fact, the transformation of tea leaves is directly related to temperature, humidity, oxygen, and light. Generally, the higher the temperature, the greater the humidity, the more sufficient the oxygen, and the stronger the light, the faster the oxidation, hydrolysis, polymerization, and other chemical reactions of the substances within the tea leaves will occur, resulting in a quicker change in taste components. Temperatures that are too high or too low are not conducive to the transformation…

With August's arrival, summer is halfway through. The surge in popularity of unsweetened ready-to-drink (RTD) tea has led to a rapid increase in market supply. At the back end, brand products; at the mid-end, distribution and marketing; and at the front end, retail displays – all are working at full capacity to provide the market with unsweetened teas, hoping to gain a share of the growth. Image Source: Weibo @Suntory Beverages, Guozi Shule (Unsweetened Tea), Dongfang Shuye (Oriental Leaf Tea) However, the market composed of consumers, both physical space defined by geography and business types and virtual space shaped by consumer willingness, cannot grow indefinitely. At this point, most players have played their cards and are beginning to experience diminishing marginal returns or even outright failure. This week, we will continue our specialized research on unsweetened RTD tea categories. This week’s focus will be on overall trends, price analysis, and in-depth studies of typical “star products.” The data used in this article is sourced from CT Brand by MaxWin. CT Brand by MaxWin covers cities of all levels above the county level across China, with business formats including hypermarkets, supermarkets, small supermarkets, convenience stores, and grocery stores. MaxWin uses AI…

To support the vigorous implementation of return-home social practice by university students and rural revitalization, from July 14 to July 23, the "Village Rhythm" practice team from the North China University of Technology, building on the phased research results of their earlier "return home" social practice, conducted in-depth fieldwork in southern Fujian. They carried out activities themed around "Boosting Rural Revitalization of Fujian's Tea Industry," aiming to fulfill their mission, enrich farmers, and assist in revitalization. Following the basic guidelines of integrating governance with education, science and technology with education, and industry with education, they aimed to deliver a "traveling major ideological and political lesson." In this process, they received education, developed their abilities, and made contributions in the societal classroom, giving back to their hometown through concrete actions. Integration of Governance and Education, Gathering Great Ideological Power The Village Rhythm practice team seized the opportunity of red education, learning ideas and strengthening spirits, closely combining ideological and political education with academic practice teaching. Upholding the practice philosophy of "leadership guidance, practicing our original aspirations," they integrated youth ideological and political education throughout social practice. Through visits to the Xiamen Tong'an Highland Party School's Museum of Original Aspirations and Missions,…

On the afternoon of August 12th, Deputy Director Huang Feihu of the Research Department at the Economic Information Center of the Provincial Development and Reform Commission led a special survey team focused on new-quality productivity promoting high-quality development in digital rural construction to the big data service platform for the tea industry at China White Tea City. Assistant Economist Chen Weilin from the Office of the Provincial Economic Information Center, Professor-level Senior Engineer Zhong Zengguang, Associate Professor Zhu Jiong both from the School of Economics at Xiamen University, and Li Jianding, the person in charge of Fujian Wisdom Footprint Company of China Unicom, participated in the survey. Xu Qiaomin, Deputy Director of the Digital Development Center of Nanping City, and Li Shuangyan, an officer of the digital economy division of the Digital Development Center of Nanping City, accompanied the survey team. The team watched the county government's promotional video about the tea industry on the first floor. Following this, Manager Huang Shaohong of China White Tea City introduced the operation of the company’s big data service platform for the tea industry as well as the laboratory construction situation. The big data service platform for the tea industry at China White…

In the world of white tea, there is a role often misunderstood—the Shoumei. It seems to be frequently regarded as a “low-end tea,” with its raw materials considered inexpensive. But is this really the case? Let's unveil the mystery of Shoumei together and explore the story behind it. Shoumei, a name that sounds like a venerable elder with long, refined eyebrows, gives off an impression of steadiness and warmth. Its appearance isn't particularly outstanding; one bud with three or four leaves, with obvious stalks and broad, round leaves. Compared to the plump buds of Baihao Yinzhen (Silver Needle) and the one bud with one or two leaves of Baimudan (White Peony), it does indeed appear somewhat “unremarkable.” This is why Shoumei occupies a lower position in the “pecking order” of white teas and is viewed by some as the “lowest grade” of white tea. However, is Shoumei really a low-end white tea? In fact, once we delve deeper into Shoumei, we discover many lesser-known advantages. Firstly, the production volume of Shoumei is very large, accounting for more than half of the total production of white tea. This makes Shoumei the most common and accessible variety of white tea, allowing more…

In the beautiful season of autumn, when the air is crisp and filled with the aroma of tea, in order to accelerate the construction of a modern tea industry ecosystem encompassing organic planting, fine processing, diversified sales, and tea culture tourism, and to promote technological innovation, brand upgrading, and market expansion of Renhua County's tea industry, on August 13th, the Renhua County Rural Revitalization Talent Station, the Hongshan Town Rural Revitalization Talent Station, the County Agricultural and Rural Affairs Bureau, and the County Forestry Bureau joined forces with well-known expert teams from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to conduct the "Tea as a Medium, Discussing Development" high-quality tea industry development talent event in Renhua County. This event brought together authoritative experts from institutions such as the Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan University, Shaoguan University, Southern Medical University, and the "Dual Hundred Actions" service team stationed in Renhua County from Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University, as well as local "soil experts," "field talents," and representatives from tea enterprises in Renhua County. Together, they provided diagnoses and advice for the high-quality development of Renhua's tea industry. The expert group visited core production areas including the Peninsula Tea Garden in Yuhuang Village,…

Puer raw tea is suitable for storage and has an increasing value. Puer tea, based on the differences in processing techniques, is divided into two categories: raw tea and ripe tea. Raw tea is made from Yunnan large-leaf sun-dried green tea, which is steamed and pressed into shape. The finished product is rich and active in substances, and its quality improves over time, making it suitable for long-term storage. Ripe tea, on the other hand, undergoes fermentation and piling processes, resulting in stable tea quality that is ideal for daily consumption. Precautions for Collecting Puer Tea: 1. Blindly Pursuing "Age" and "Antiquity" Many collectors believe that the longer the vintage and the higher the price, the greater the collection value of Puer tea. They thus blindly pursue Puer aged teas from the 1960s and 1970s. However, Puer teas stored for two to three decades are already rare, while those stored for four to five decades or even longer are extremely scarce. Some so-called "aged cakes" sold for thousands of yuan are actually produced by unscrupulous manufacturers and merchants who exploit consumers' preference for age, deliberately presenting young teas as old ones with fake labels. The actual cost of such teas…

At 30°N, the golden latitude belt for world-renowned teas, Yellow Mountain stands out like a gem inlaid with jade. Here, the variety of teas is abundant, cultivation history spans centuries, and traditional tea-making techniques are mature and advanced. It is home to three top-tier teas—Yellow Mountain Maofeng, Keemun Black Tea, and Taiping Monkey King—and is one of the country's key regions for renowned tea production. From July 26 to August 1, the Yellow Mountain City Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Yellow Mountain Industrial Investment Group, and Yellow Mountain City Supply and Marketing Cooperative (Yellow Mountain Supply and Marketing Group) organized six training and deployment meetings for data collection work for the Yellow Mountain Tea Industry Brain in Yixian, Shexian, Huangshan District, Xiuning, Qimen, and Tunxi District, attended by over 500 people. These meetings further advanced the construction of Phase I of the Yellow Mountain City Tea Industry Brain project, integrated information resources for the tea industry, strengthened quality and safety supervision of teas, and empowered the high-quality development of the Yellow Mountain tea industry with new-form productive forces. The meeting mobilized and deployed the construction of the Yellow Mountain Tea Industry Brain project and provided specialized training on basic…

According to Hainan Duty-Free, with the summer vacation and the traditional Qixi Festival coinciding, Hainan Duty-Free has joined hands with Hainan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Royal Tea, Hainan Wildlife Park, and other businesses from various sectors to plan and launch the “Joyful Takeoff, Cute Pets in Summer” theme event, injecting more vitality and excitement into the duty-free market during the summer. Customers shopping at Hainan Duty-Free. Photo provided by Hainan Duty-Free. As the “Golden Brand” of Hainan’s Free Trade Port, offshore duty-free shopping has become a must-visit destination for tourists visiting Hainan. To further attract off-island visitors, during this summer vacation, Hainan Duty-Free has teamed up with Hainan Airlines and China Southern Airlines to launch the “Use Your Air Ticket as Money” campaign, effectively linking the aviation and duty-free industries. Customers can redeem a 50 RMB discount voucher at Hainan Duty-Free stores using their Hainan Airlines or China Southern Airlines tickets. This promotion will continue until the end of 2024, and travelers can also enjoy special offers from the airlines when they visit the store. Since its launch, the “Use Your Air Ticket as Money” campaign has been well-received by tourists and customers alike. "This initiative adds value to our…

Nowadays, when "Yunnan tea" is mentioned, people almost immediately think of Pu'er tea, demonstrating its high profile. This also encourages many visitors to Yunnan and those curious about the taste of Pu'er tea to want to take some home with them. However, faced with a vast array of products, they might not know where to start. Here are some handy tips—let's take a look! Before making a purchase, it’s important to understand that you get what you pay for. If you're hoping to buy authentic Laobanzhang for just $9.90, that’s simply unrealistic. However, if you want to spend relatively less money to buy high-quality Pu'er tea, here are some points to consider. Not a Tea Connoisseur? How to Buy Suitable Pu'er Tea 1. Choose a Reliable Brand Typically, Pu'er tea packaging includes product information and brand details. When selecting a brand, choose one you trust. A reputable brand will provide assurances in terms of production safety, tea quality, and after-sales service. It is not recommended to buy cheap, unbranded products without guarantees. 2. Examine and Smell the Dry Tea Leaves Pu'er tea, whether raw or ripe, compressed or loose, should have clean and uniform dry leaves. Check if the tea…