Gong Cha, the story of Xia Yuhe’s father and Pu’er

Tribute Tea, the story of Xia Yuhe’s father and Pu’er

Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty loved drinking tea, so during the Qianlong period, tea tributes from various places were sent to the emperor.

There is a large tea house in Pu'er City. The owner's surname is Pu, and his family has been making and selling tea for generations. This year, it’s the time of annual tribute again. The Tuancha tea from Pu's Tea House was selected as a tribute by Pu'er Prefecture.

However, it was the rainy season before the tribute, and the Maocha was pressed into cakes and transported to the capital before it was completely dried.

After three months of walking on the road, it was summer when we arrived in the capital. When I opened the tea bag, I saw a layer of white frost on the surface of the tea leaves.

When the owner was at a loss, the waiter accidentally drank the tea and even praised the tea for its delicious taste, so the group boldly presented the moldy tea cake.

On this day, Qianlong looked at the tribute tea sent from all over the country. Suddenly, he discovered the Pu'er that had been brought up as tribute. The tea cakes were as round as the moon in autumn, and the soup was as red and bright as a ruby. The mellow fragrance is refreshing when you smell it, and when you take a sip, it's sweet and smooth.

Qianjiang Dayue said: "What is the name of this tea? It tastes so good." He also asked, "Where is the tribute from?" The eunuch replied quickly: "This tea is a tribute from Pu'er Prefecture in Yunnan. "

Qianlong said: "Pu'er Mansion, Pu'er Mansion... Such treacherous tea has no name, so let's call it Pu'er tea."