Guanhu
Guanhu refers to a type of traditional Chinese fermented tea, often translated as "dark tea" or "fermented tea." It is a post-fermented tea, meaning it undergoes a microbial fermentation process after the leaves have been dried and shaped. This fermentation is distinct from the oxidation process that occurs in black or oolong teas. Guanhu is typically made from large-leaf tea varieties grown in provinces such as Yunnan, Anhui, and Sichuan.
The fermentation process for Guanhu can vary, but it often involves a period of aging and controlled
The most famous and widespread type of Guanhu is Pu-erh tea from Yunnan province. Pu-erh itself is