Loose leaf
Pu-erh
Foojoy Pu-erh Mini Tuocha Cakes
Pressed dark and aged slow. First sip is a shock. Third is where it lives.
By the leaf
Pu-erh.
Aged, fermented, earthy. The bottle of wine of the tea world.
Brew temp
212°F
Steep time
4-6 min
Caffeine
medium
The short answer
Brew pu-erh tea at 212°F for 4-6 min. It carries a moderate amount of caffeine. Aged, fermented, earthy. The bottle of wine of the tea world.
What we recommend.
3 reviews 
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FAQ
Pu-erh tea, answered.
What temperature should I brew pu-erh tea at? +
Pu-erh tea brews best at 212°F. Match the water to the leaf — too hot and it turns bitter, too cool and it brews flat.
How long do you steep pu-erh tea? +
Steep pu-erh tea for 4-6 min. Pull the leaf at the end of that window rather than leaving it in the cup, or the later sips turn astringent.
Does pu-erh tea have caffeine? +
Yes, a moderate amount. Pu-erh tea sits in the middle — enough for a lift without a jolt.
What's the best pu-erh tea to buy? +
We rate Foojoy Pu-erh Mini Tuocha Cakes among the standouts — Pressed dark and aged slow. First sip is a shock. Third is where it lives. See all 3 pu-erh picks reviewed above.
Brew it right
The full pu-erh method — ratio, water, technique.