Blair P. Houghton rose and spake the following:

> Lewis Perin > wrote:
>>Blair P. Houghton > writes:
>>
>>> Does not compute:
>>>
>>> http://tinyurl.com/2ympy
>>
>>When you say "does not compute", I assume you're referring to the
>>authorities who tell you all Puerh is made compressed (cake, brick,
>>etc.) But they're apparently wrong. I've had loose Puerhs from a few
>>reputable vendors. I have to say, though, that none of the loose
>>Puerhs I've tried has been as good as what seem to me comparable
>>compressed ones. Is this a trend? I can't say. In any case, it's
>>safe to say that Puerh is confusing.
>
> I think you clued me. Caked pu-erh is stacked in caves
> for years or decades, where it can ferment and undergo
> other transformations. I bet if you just leave it in
> piles it composts inside. So the loose-leaf pu-erh might
> be the "fresh" product, without any of the effects of
> aging.

Doubtful. I have "loose" pu-erh in my cabinet. It's aged.

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Derek

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