Ripe Pu-erh Stuffed Mandarin (Black or Green)

Mandarin with Black Pu-erh is a lovely black tea naturally flavored by its aging and fermenting process while packed tightly in a hollowed out Mandarin fruit. 

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Mandarin with Green Pu-erh is a lovely green tea naturally flavored by its aging and fermenting process while packed tightly in a hollowed out Mandarin fruit. 

Ingredients: Black Tea or Green Tea in a Hallowed out Mandarin 
Origin: China
Water Temp: 185-200F
Steep Time: 3-5 mins

Serves about 4 cups of tea, depending on your desired strength and arrives in a wrapped mandarin fruit. There are various ways to steep this style of tea. Either Place whole mandarin in a teapot or cup and pour boiling water over and allow to steep for 5-8mins or take a little out at a time and brew as you would black or green tea.

What is the White Frost on the Outer Surface of Green Mandarin Orange Tea?

The white frost on the surface is actually similar to the formation mechanism of fruit cream. The white frost as known as “Brain Crystal (Nao Jing)” or “Citrus Oil Crystal (Gan You Jing)”. This white substance is not caused by mold, but is a white powdery substance formed by the citrus oil of the peel produced in the core area after being dried or baked at a low temperature for a long time. However, not all the types of Mandarin Orange Pu-erh will have this layer of white frost.