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Decoding Raw Puer: A Curated Guide to Rare and Authentic Teas

Decoding Raw Puer: A Curated Guide to Rare and Authentic Teas

Coffee lovers, wine enthusiasts, tea devotees—your next obsession might be raw puer. The confusion between Burmese green tea and raw puer isn’t just a misidentification; it’s a gateway to a world of earthy, evolving flavors. If you’re eyeing raw puer for its complexity and aging potential, you’re not alone. But with so many options, how do you separate the exceptional from the ordinary? Raw puer, or sheng pu'er, is a living tea that transforms over time. Its character hinges on origin, processing, and storage. Dayi 7542, a classic from the Menghai region, is a cornerstone for its balanced floral notes…
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