About Pu-erh Tea
Pu-erh tea is China's great mystery tea and exact processing methods are a closely guarded secret. In Ming China, those who wandered in the Emperor's tea gardens would be put to death! Green or black tea can be used as the starting point for the ageing process which can take from anything from one to one hundred years. This is genuinely fermented tea as a culture grows on it over time mellowing, concentrating and enhancing the flavor.

Making Tea
Even the best tea can be ruined by using poor quality water incorrect water temperature. Below is an infusion guide for pu-erh tea.

For a 12oz pot of pu-erh tea, use one to one and one half teaspoon of tea in boiling water for 10 seconds to 1 minute

The above recommendations are a rough guide depending on density and shape of leaves as well as personal preference so please refer to any specific instructions given for each tea, and by all means feel free to experiment.