Hi Renny

I understand your meaning now. That is not how it is marketed in the
USA though. In the USA Puerh is divided into two major catoagories,
Green and Black, regardless of age. Any "raw/uncooked/sheng" cake is
called "green" here regardless of age.

Mike



>Hi Mike,
>I was simply pointing out the difference between American marketing and
>how it sells in China. If you look closely you will see that I didn't
>say there is no such as aged puer in the states. You can get any puer
>in the states. I was only saying that what is called green puer here
>is never over a year old. It simply means it is this years pick and
>isn't aged. Therefore, you can't get green puer over a year old
>anywhere (by Chinese standards). Older tea that still smells green
>(and hence is suspect regarding quality) is simply not aging well.
>
>Hope that clears it up.
>
>I would say more, but i'm going to save the rest to answer the replies
>(a lot of them) on the other post I made. Check it out. I think you
>will find it interesting.
>
>Best regards.... Renny

Mike Petro
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