What series does Pu 'er tea belong to?

In the general teaching materials of tea science, Pu 'er tea is classified as black tea in six categories (green tea, black tea, oolong tea (i.e. green tea), white tea, yellow tea and black tea), because Pu 'er tea and black tea belong to post-fermented tea. However, the processing of Pu 'er tea is qualitatively different from that of black tea. The primary raw material of black tea processing is mesophyll seeds, and the finished products of fresh leaves are completed continuously. Pu 'er tea, on the other hand, is a sun-cured green tea processed from big leaves. Moderate tidal heap fermentation and natural inoculation of microorganisms are the key links in quality formation.

Pu 'er tea is a new variety cultivated on the basis of Yunnan Daye tea. Pu 'er tea, also known as Dianqing tea, originated in Pu 'er County, hence its name, with a history of 1700 years. It is named after processing tea from 1 1 counties such as Youle, Deng Ping and Yibang in Pu 'er County.

Pu 'er tea producing area has warm climate, abundant rainfall, high humidity, deep soil layer and rich organic matter content. Tea trees are classified into tree types or large tea trees, and the bud leaves are extremely fat and dense, with good tenderness and excellent quality. The picking period begins in March, and 1 1 can be picked continuously. In terms of making habits, it is divided into three stages: spring, summer and autumn tea. The standard for picking tea is two or three leaves. The production method is a method for making secondary fermented green tea, which includes eight procedures: enzyme fixation, primary rolling, primary fermentation, secondary rolling, secondary fermentation, primary drying, secondary rolling and drying.

In ancient times, Pu 'er tea was used as medicine. Its quality characteristics are: high, sharp and lasting aroma, with the unique aroma of Yunnan Daye tea, strong and exciting taste; Bubble-resistant, still fragrant after brewing for five or six times. The soup is orange, with strong buds and thick leaves. The leaves are reddish, between yellow and green, with thick cords and thick white hair.