Dark Tea
黑茶
精製
After initial processing similar to green tea, leaves undergo microbial fermentation ('wo dui' pile fermentation for shou, or natural aging for sheng). This post-fermentation continues to develop flavor over years or decades.
概要
Dark tea is unique among tea categories because it undergoes genuine microbial fermentation after the leaves are processed. Pu-erh from Yunnan Province is the most famous dark tea, available in two forms: sheng (raw), which ages naturally over decades, and shou (ripe), which uses accelerated pile fermentation developed in the 1970s. Other dark teas include Liu Bao from Guangxi and Fu Zhuan from Hunan. Dark teas are prized for their smooth, earthy character and are often compressed into cakes, bricks, or mushroom shapes for aging.
品種
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dark Tea tea?
- Dark tea guide — post-fermented tea including Pu-erh, Liu Bao, and Fu Zhuan. Earthy, smooth flavor that improves with age.
- How much caffeine is in Dark Tea tea?
- Dark Tea tea contains approximately 30 mg of caffeine per 100ml.
- What does Dark Tea tea taste like?
- Dark Tea tea is known for its Earthy, smooth, woody, aged sweetness flavor.
- What is the oxidation level of Dark Tea tea?
- Dark Tea tea has an oxidation range of post-fermented.