{"product_id":"china-pu-erh-black-elephant-beeng-cha-shu","title":"China Pu' Erh Black Elephant Beeng Cha Shu (100g tea cake)","description":"\u003ch4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Remarkable Chinese Pu-Erh with a Story to Tell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Elephant Beeng Cha Shu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a distinctive ripe Pu-Erh tea from China's Yunnan Province, inspired by the extraordinary journey of wild elephants through the region in 2021.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen a herd of wild Asian elephants travelled from Xishuangbanna towards Pu-Erh, their remarkable journey captured attention around the world. This unique Chinese tea pays tribute to that adventure and the landscapes of Yunnan, one of China's most celebrated tea-growing regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from dark brown tea leaves pressed into a traditional flat, round tea cake, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Elephant Beeng Cha Shu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines the character of ripe Pu-Erh with a fascinating story of its origins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does Black Elephant Pu-Erh Taste Like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep, dark infusion with a rich reddish-brown colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the distinctive earthy character associated with ripe Pu-Erh tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike traditional black tea, ripe Pu-Erh undergoes a special fermentation process that develops its characteristic depth and richness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's an intriguing choice for adventurous tea drinkers and anyone looking to explore the distinctive world of Chinese Pu-Erh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is the Difference Between Shu \u0026amp; Sheng Pu-Erh?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePu-Erh tea comes in two main styles, each with its own character and processing method.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheng Pu-Erh (Raw Pu-Erh)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is traditionally processed and can develop more complex, mellow characteristics as it ages naturally. Younger Sheng teas often have a brighter, more lively flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShu Pu-Erh (Ripe Pu-Erh)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e undergoes an accelerated microbial fermentation process known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewet piling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a darker infusion and typically smoother, earthier flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Elephant Beeng Cha is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShu Pu-Erh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a great introduction to the rich, distinctive character of ripe Chinese Pu-Erh tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Tea Worth Exploring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressed Pu-Erh tea offers a different experience from conventional loose leaf tea. Simply break off a small portion of the tea cake and brew, allowing the compacted leaves to open in the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves can be infused multiple times, giving you the opportunity to explore how the flavour develops with each brew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive Chinese tea with depth, character \u0026amp; a story as fascinating as the landscape that inspired it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eteaket","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58617692029311,"sku":"BEENGCHAELEPHANTBLACK","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/7000\/6655\/files\/Black-Puerh-Eephant-Beeng-Cha-1_8705a65f-d860-4bb4-9ab3-f5e6e5096bde.jpg?v=1791290270","url":"https:\/\/www.eteaket.co.uk\/products\/china-pu-erh-black-elephant-beeng-cha-shu","provider":"eteaket","version":"1.0","type":"link"}