2015 Snow Kissed Raw Pu-erh Braids

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Grown 2km above sea level from ancient tea trees, this incredibly unique and high quality 2015 aged pu-erh offers many smooth and fragrant steeps.

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2015 snow kissed raw pu-erh braids

🌱 origin: Yunnan Province, China

🌱  type: Pu-erh, Ripe

🌱 flavour: Mineral, Smooth

🌱  aroma: Mellow, Light

🌱 year: 2015

Yunnan Snowy Mountain is a renowned tea-producing area within the Mengku tea region. 

The tea leaves of this cultivar have a glossy, dark green appearance and the tea itself is remarkably fresh and robust in flavour. 


Due to the remote location in the mountain jungles and the difficulty in harvesting the leaves, production of this tea is extremely limited.

Pu Erh Tea FAQs

Pu-erh tea is known for supporting digestion, improving gut health, and gently boosting energy. It contains probiotics and antioxidants formed during fermentation, which may help with metabolism, cholesterol regulation, and overall wellness when consumed regularly.

Pu-erh tea has a smooth, earthy flavor with notes of damp wood, cocoa, forest floor, or dried fruit. It’s low in bitterness and astringency, offering a rich, grounding experience that deepens over multiple infusions.

To brew Pu-erh tea the Western way, use about 4–5g of tea for every 300–500ml of water. First, give the leaves a quick rinse with hot water to awaken them. Then steep in near-boiling water (around 95–100°C) for 2–4 minutes. This method produces a fuller brew in one go, though you can re-steep the leaves once or twice depending on taste.

For the traditional gongfu-style method, use around 4–5g of tea for 100–150ml of water. Rinse the leaves briefly with hot water, then steep for 10–30 seconds in near-boiling water (95–100°C). Repeat for multiple infusions, gradually increasing steeping time with each round. This method brings out the evolving flavours of Pu-erh tea over many short brews.

Rinsing is even more important for raw Pu-erh to remove any dust and to “wake up” the tightly compressed leaves, but you can keep this mostly the same with a subtle mention about aiding the delicate aroma and flavor of raw tea.

Pu-erh contains a moderate amount of caffeine, less than coffee but more than most green teas. It provides a gentle lift in energy without the sharp spikes or crashes, making it suitable for sustained focus or post-meal refreshment.

Yes, Pu-erh tea can be safely enjoyed daily. Many people find it beneficial for digestion and mental clarity. As with any tea, moderation is key, and it’s best enjoyed after meals rather than on an empty stomach, however raw Pu-erh’s stimulating effects can be stronger

This can stay but clarify that raw Pu-erh’s properties are linked more to metabolism and gut health over time, as its tannins and polyphenols act differently than ripe Pu-erh’s stronger fermented compounds.

Unlike most teas, Pu-erh undergoes microbial fermentation and aging. This process gives it a complex, earthy profile and unique health benefits. It’s one of the only teas that improves with time, offering a layered, evolving flavor experience.

The key difference lies in how they’re processed and how they age. Raw Pu-erh (also known as Sheng) is naturally aged over time, gradually developing deeper, more complex flavours. It starts out fresh, green, and slightly astringent, and mellows with age into something rich and smooth. Ripe Pu-erh (or Shou) undergoes an accelerated fermentation process, which gives it a dark, earthy profile from the start. Ripe Pu-erh tends to be smoother and more mellow early on, while raw Pu-erh offers a more dynamic flavour journey as it matures. Both are fermented teas, but their textures, aromas, and ageing processes are quite distinct.

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put 1-2 braids in a glass

heat water to 100C

infuse for 3-5 min

re-steep up to 3 times

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Eamonn Mcchrystal
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5/5

What a delightful sweet tea then the complexity comes in. Well worth a try . This is part of my second order from Teapro and again blown away. The Golden Nuggets yesterday blew my mind. Then the braids today and again WTAF how do you find these teas. Different tea that I cannot find anywhere else in the UK. Sometimes when ordering tea you hit buy and cross your fingers. With Teapro you check your bank balance and see what else you can order. You keep spicing we will keep buying .👏👏👏

7 months ago
George Williams
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5/5

Very unique pu erh - it has a very mineral flavour, which is very unique but I really like it! I would say use 2-3 braids at least to for the flavour to come through fully. I usually resteep it. 3-4 times.

1 year ago
Petal
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5/5

nothing like what I've had before! stunned by its mysterious smokey opening with depths of minerals... and a tender sweet aftertaste ... I would say this is not the kind of tea you would have a big piece of cake to go with .. this sophisticated beauty should be enjoyed on its own 🤩

3 years ago
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