Laochatou - Ripe Pu'er Tea Nuggets

One of the most tasty and unique ways to enjoy Pu’er tea! Translated as “old tea heads,” these compressed Pu'er tea nuggets from Menghai, Yunnan are the result of a natural part of the Shou (ripe) Pu’er fermentation process, when tea lumps form as a result of the heat and compression of wet-piling fermentation. Each batch is comprised of a blend of different ages of tea, fermentation gradients, and tea producers, resulting in a unique blend with each batch that is never replicated. Each nugget brews at least 4-5 cups of tea and has a malty, creamy, soft, and smooth taste. Pu’er is an aged fermented tea from China’s Yunnan province. Not only does the fermentation process lend pu’er its distinct flavor, it also boosts its medicinal properties—pu’er tea is high in antioxidants, and studies show it can fight oxidative stress, promote weight loss, and regulate blood sugar. Pu’er tea also possesses anti-cancer properties. It has a lower caffeine level, less than coffee and green tea, which