Generously sized for teapot brewing, this extra-large pearl gives the term tea ball new meaning. Compressed fermented five-year-old shou style pu erh leaves are wonderfully earthy, smooth and comforting. They take second infusions well as they slowly unfurl or pop one in your travel tumbler for a day of smooth, earthy sips.
Pu Erh Tea | High caffeine | Steep at 212° for 5 mins
Forming leaves into balls, pellets or pearls is a classic Chinese method of providing a visual delight as the leaves unfold from their round shape. These generously-sized pearls (one will flavor 24 ounces of water) offer an intensely-rich flavor. Enjoy how they relax the body and clarify the mind. Ripened and aged for five years, these shou-style pu erh pearls are traditionally earthy with a welcoming smoothness. Cover the leaves with boiling water for 45 seconds then discard the liquid before steeping with freshly boiled water. Serve in Borosilicate glasses to enhance the pearls' theatrical dance.
Questions and Answers
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This tea is 'generously sized for teapot brewing.' How big is this teapot? 15oz? 24oz?
Asked by David Falterman
on March 16th, 2017
“ These are designed for use with 24oz of water. They actually pair perfectly with our personaliTEA pots. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on March 17th, 2017
“ I have been breaking up the 'pearls' into four portions each and using one portion per my rather large teamug (about 16oz.). Then resteeping that potion once. So, in my opinion a teapot brewing can be quite large depending on how strong you want it to be. ”
Answered by Crystal Blake
on January 9th, 2018
“ I use one pearl for 2 separate 16oz infusions. For me, using 24 oz. the second steep was weaker than I like for Pu'erh. ”
Answered by Andrew S.
on October 29th, 2022
What is the caffeine content of one pu erh pearl tea ball?
Asked by Scott Trease
on June 13th, 2018
“ This tea contains a high level of caffeine. Please see our comparison chart here! ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on March 29th, 2019
I have read that the dante is a minimum of 3 years. How aged are the pearls? And, is it true that pu-erh poe is aged seven years?
Asked by G Jae
on September 30th, 2020
“ Hello G! The pearls are fermented five-year-old shou style pu erh leaves. Our Pu-erh Poe is aged a minimum of fives years as well. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on September 30th, 2020
How many pearls come in 3oz and 16 oz packages?
Asked by Sallie Blytt
on December 7th, 2020
“ For those who don't like doing the math, that works out to approximately 18-19 pearls in 3 oz. and 100-101 pearls in 16 oz. Using Adagio's number of 24 oz. of water for one pearl, you are looking at about 300 8 oz. cups of tea in the 16 oz. bag. ”
Answered by Bonnie Whitfield
on March 6th, 2023
“ Hello Sallie! Each pearl is approximately 4.5 grams. Hope this helps! ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on December 8th, 2020
Where is this tea grown? I'm going to drink it no matter what, but I AM curious. :)
Asked by Angel V.
on September 2nd, 2023
“ Hello Angel! This is from China :) ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on September 7th, 2023
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