Xantou Madarin Green

Sweet mandarin notes dance above grassy green earth tones.  Lightly elemental madarin imparts a natural citrus flavour.  In ancient times a producer hollowed out the orange and packed it with raw black tea leaves inside, aging them in cool mountain caves.  Today the mandarins are flash dried at high heat which sterilizes the peel, and the stored in a cool dry location.  Many infusions take on this citrusy pu-erh tea.

Why is it sold in a cake-like chunk?

Pu-erh tea is typically sold in cakes because of its aging properties.  The tea keeps a long time, and actually improves with age, much like fine wine.  The secret is that it is fermented.   To serve, simply break off a chunk the size of your liking, and safely store the remaining portion of the cake.

One chunk can be used for more than one pot of tea.

Why drink Pu-erh Tea?

People drink pu-erh tea for its unique earthy taste, digestive support, and smooth energy. It is a fermented tea from China that offers distinct wellness and flavor traits.

Flavor and Experience:

Unique fermentation: Microbial aging creates deep, woody, or earthy flavors unlike regular green or black teas.

Low bitterness: Fermentation breaks down bitter tannins so the tea stays smooth even if brewed longer.

Aging potential: Like fine wine, high-quality raw pu-erh cakes change and improve in flavor over many years.

What are the health benefits?

Digestion aid: Drinking pu-erh after heavy or greasy meals helps your stomach feel settled.

Cholesterol support: Microscopic fermentation creates compounds like theabrownins and trace natural statins that may help manage blood lipids.

Gentle energy: It provides caffeine combined with amino acids for steady focus without strong coffee jitters

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