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  1. Read more: How to Store and Age Pu-erh Tea
    How to Store and Age Pu-erh Tea

    How to Store and Age Pu-erh Tea

    One of the main appeals of pu-erh tea is its ability to age and transform over time, a process that requires careful control of storage conditions. This article explores how and why storing pu-erh works, what's involved, and how to do it at home.

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  2. Read more: How Pu-erh Tea is Made - Part 2
    Pu-erh tea cakes being compressed in a hydraulic press

    How Pu-erh Tea is Made - Part 2

    Broadly speaking, pu-erh tea production occurs in two distinct stages. This article outlines the final steps, also known as the 'fine processing' stage, of pu-erh tea production.
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  3. Read more: How Pu-erh Tea is Made - Part 1
    How Pu-erh Tea is Made - Part 1

    How Pu-erh Tea is Made - Part 1

    Turning fresh tea leaves into a drinkable pu-erh cake involves many labour intensive steps that need to be executed skilfully, and under time pressure. This article outlines the initial steps of pu-erh tea production, also known as the 'rough processing' of maocha.
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