Pu Erh Pearls Tea

Experience Pu Erh tea in one of its most convenient and enjoyable forms. Our Pu Erh Pearls Tea is crafted from ripe (Shou) Pu Erh leaves that are hand-rolled into extra-large pearls, making every cup easy to prepare without measuring loose leaves. Simply place one pearl into your favorite teapot, tea infuser, or travel tumbler, add boiling water, and watch as the pearl slowly unfurls into full tea leaves.

Unlike traditional Pu Erh cakes that require breaking apart before brewing, these large pearls offer a cleaner, simpler brewing experience while delivering the rich character Pu Erh is known for. The flavor is smooth, earthy, and comforting with a mellow finish that becomes even more satisfying as the leaves fully open. Many tea lovers find the second infusion just as enjoyable as the first, with the flavor becoming more rounded and evenly balanced.

If you enjoy a stronger cup, simply add another pearl to your teapot. The convenient pearl shape also makes this tea an excellent companion for travel, the office, or anyone who appreciates consistent brewing without the need for a tea spoon or scale.

Whether you’re new to Pu Erh or already a longtime fan, these beautifully rolled pearls offer a practical and elegant way to enjoy one of China’s most treasured fermented teas.

Features

• Hand-rolled extra-large Pu Erh tea pearls
• Made from Shou (Ripe) Pu Erh tea
• Easy to measure—simply use one pearl per serving
• No tea spoon or scale required
• Leaves fully unfurl during steeping for full flavor extraction
• Excellent for teapots, tea infusers, and travel tumblers
• Multiple flavorful infusions
• Naturally earthy, smooth, and comforting
• High caffeine content

Why We Love It

Pu Erh Pearls combine the rich tradition of ripe Pu Erh with modern convenience. Instead of breaking apart a compressed tea cake, you simply drop a pearl into your favorite brewer and enjoy. We especially appreciate how the large pearls gradually open into beautiful whole leaves, producing a rich first infusion and an equally enjoyable second brew. They’re easy to pack, easy to brew, and make sharing tea with friends effortless.

Flavor Profile

• Aroma: Rich, earthy, woody
• Body: Full-bodied and smooth
• Taste: Earthy, mellow, slightly sweet with deep forest notes
• Finish: Clean, comforting, and long-lasting
• Best Enjoyed: Hot, with multiple infusions

Traditional Consumption & Cultural Use

Pu Erh tea has been enjoyed in China’s Yunnan Province for centuries and is traditionally appreciated after meals for its rich, smooth character. Our Pu Erh Pearls are made from Shou (Ripe) Pu Erh, a style developed through an accelerated fermentation process that creates its signature earthy flavor and dark liquor. While traditional Pu Erh is commonly compressed into cakes or bricks for aging, pearl-shaped Pu Erh offers the same enjoyment in a much more convenient, individually portioned form.

Brewing Instructions

• Tea: 1 pearl (8 oz cup)
• Water Temperature: 212°F (100°C)
• Steep Time: 5–7 minutes
• Re-steep: 2–4 enjoyable infusions

For a stronger cup: Add an additional pearl to your teapot or infuser.

Travel Tip: Drop one pearl into your insulated travel tumbler, add boiling water, and enjoy throughout the day as the leaves slowly unfurl.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Pure Ripe (Shou) Pu Erh Tea

Caffeine Level: High