Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Pu'erh Tea: The Perfect Rainy Day Brew
Pu'erh tea is a special type of tea that some people like to drink on rainy days.
It comes from Yunnan, China, and used to be traded for horses!
The tea is made in a special way that involves fermentation.
Tea makers compressed the tea into bricks, which created its unique taste during transport to Tibet.
If you like tea and haven’t tried Pu'erh, you may want to find some and try it!
The author enjoys the rainy season in Bengaluru.
The author has moved away from milky tea.
Pu'erh tea is suggested as a warming alternative.
The tea originates from Yunnan, China.
Pu'erh was historically transported to Tibet.
- Who
- Tea enthusiasts
- What
- Pu'erh tea is discussed as a good choice for rainy days.
- When
- Mentioned in relation to August and the monsoon season.
- Where
- Yunnan, China; Transported to Tibet; Enjoyed in Bengaluru
- Why
- The tea is considered suitable for the weather.
- Tea Type
- Pu'erh
- Origin
- Yunnan, China
- Traditional Use
- Traded for horses
- Fermentation Type
- Anaerobic