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Afterwards, the elixir goes through another step which results in an ultra-concentrated form of the tea in a solid form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt first came about in the Tang Dynasty, when Lu Yu (the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Classic of Tea\u003c\/em\u003e) discovered that pu-erh tea forms a paste when dried. Though it was discovered in the Tang Dynasty, tea paste was not widely used until the Song Dynasty, when production methods were perfected and tea makers were able to figure out how to extract the full flavor of the tea from the leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn terms of its properties, pu-erh tea paste has the same effects as regular pu-erh tea (detox and protects the liver, helps with digestion, breaks down grease). The biggest difference--and biggest advantage, is that pu-erh tea paste can be drunken on an empty stomach, whereas regular pu-erh tea is rather harsh on the stomach, especially on an empty one. Aside from that, pu-erh tea paste's hassle free storage and brewing procedure makes it a convenient option for tea lovers who are on-the-go to enjoy a quality cup of tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewing instructions-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnwrap 1 tablet of tea paste into brewing vessel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour in boiling water, gently stir or swirl vessel until paste dissolves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient Tree Raw Pu-erh (生普古樹茶)- Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet aroma--like black tea, with a hint of smokiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalty on the back of the palate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike most raw pu-erhs, not astringent at all\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePronounced bittersweet aftertaste right after swallowing that lasts for ~2 mins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrews 2-3 cups of water, tea elixir is quite dark compared to most raw pu-erhs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged Ripe Pu-erh (陳年熟普)- Gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarthy aroma, mineral taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly grassy herbal taste in the back of the palate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-lasting bittersweet aftertaste that lasts ~3 mins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrews 1 large mug of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMenghai Ripe Pu-erh (勐海熟普)- Gold w\/ polka dots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSavory aroma of rice and mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral taste that resembles button mushrooms, with a thick and deep earthy taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrews 1 large mug of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipe Pu-erh (熟普茶膏)- Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta 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