Pu-erh Tea

There is affordable, lower-quality Pu-erh tea, just like some of the more expensive teas on this list. The best, special grade Pu-erh, on the other hand, can fetch up to $10,000 per kilogram. Pu-erh is a fermented tea, and its age, like wine, influences its quality and price.

There are two types of Pu-erh production: traditional, slower production known as shng (raw) pu-erh and modern, accelerated production known as shóu (ripe) pu-erh. Microbial fermentation is encouraged in both methods, giving the Pu-erh tea a more complex flavor.

Did you know that?

Making authentic Pu-erh is so important that the Chinese government has designated it as a protected origin product. To be labeled Pu-erh, a tea must be made from the large-leaf subspecies Camellia sinensis var. assamica and grown in Yunnan Province.

Current Price: Up to $10,000 per kg

Country of Origin: Yunnan Province, China

Type of Tea: Fermented Dark Tea