プーアル茶 (プーアルちゃ) Japanese meaning | Kotomoraプーアル茶
also: プーアールちゃ · プアールちゃ
Meanings
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noun
Pu'er tea; Pu-erh tea
food / cooking
A type of fermented dark tea from Yunnan, China, often sold as compressed cakes or loose leaves. Known for its earthy flavor and aging potential.
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Pu'er tea develops a deeper flavor the longer it ages.
- 烏龍茶
Oolong tea is semi-oxidized, while Pu'er tea is post-fermented, giving it a distinct earthy taste.
- 紅茶
Black tea is fully oxidized, whereas Pu'er tea undergoes microbial fermentation, resulting in a different flavor profile.
Etymology
From Chinese 普洱茶 (pǔ'ěr chá), named after Pu'er City in Yunnan Province. The Japanese spelling プーアル茶 reflects the Chinese pronunciation.
