Pu-erh Tea: Trees, Shrubs, and Bushes
[Trees] belong to the more primitive types of tea trees.
Appearance: Tall plants;
Clearly defined main trunk;
High branching, sparse leaves;
Leaves are 10-26 cm long, dark green in color.
Taste: Delicate and rich;
Thick and strong tea soup;
Strong fruit jelly texture, good viscosity;
Slow release of bitterness, long-lasting mouthwatering effect.
[Shrubs] belong to the evolved types of tea trees.
Appearance: Relatively tall plants;
Clearly defined main trunk from the base to the middle;
Medium to high branching, sparse branching;
Leaves are 10-14 cm long, emerald green in color.
Taste: Strong and aromatic;
Tea soup has a deeper color than trees;
Richness of tea soup weakens quickly with each infusion;
Bitterness is present initially, followed by a noticeable sweetness.
[Bushes] belong to the evolved types of tea trees.
Appearance: Low and dwarf plants;
No obvious main trunk;
Branching starts from the base, dense branching;
Leaves are 2.2-14 cm long, yellow-green in color.
Taste: Smooth and mellow;
Tea soup has slightly weaker permeability;