The Diversity of Pu-erh Tea: Trees, Shrubs, and Bushes

December 26, 2023

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;

  

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