Pu'er County, Yunnan, China

Pu'er County, also located in Yunnan Province, China, plays a significant role in the history and production of Puer tea. This region is known for its tea cultivation areas, which encompass famous and ancient tea mountains, including key areas like Jinggu, Jingmai, and Mangjing.

What is Pu'er Tea?

Pu’er tea is one of the oldest types of tea, with a history dating back more than 2,000 years. This ancient tea originates in Yunnan province on China’s southwestern frontier.

Pu’er Longbrew

A smooth, strong sipper with earthy sweetness, notes of cocoa and aromatic finish.

Pu’er Tea: The Tea of Teas

Collected by connoisseurs, Pu’er Tea is geographically indicated and exclusively produced in Yunnan and the original birthplace of human’s interaction and enjoyment of tea consumption. Pu’er Tea is a special type of tea that is usually sold in compressed cakes or bricks that are cellared, aged and appreciated for its vintage and unique attributes that are similar to fine wine. All Pu’er is made with Sun-dried green tea that is slightly oxidized and fermented according to recipes that shape the incomparable and collectible characteristics of Pu’er tea. 

Laos Forest Tea

Together Dr. Thiphavong Boupha and Rishi Tea are working to bring exquisite and rare Laos forest teas to market.

Morning Tea Ritual

With disruption in our schedules, there’s an opportunity to create new, powerful tea practices to increase mindfulness and positive well-being.

Journey to the Source: Gong Nong, Yunnan

Join us on a journey to the source of our Pu’er and Dian Hong teas.

What is Tea? – Origins and Categorization of Camellia Sinensis

The modern tea world recognizes six categories of tea: green, yellow, white, oolong, black, and dark (Pu'er). The main attribute by which a tea is put into one ...

20 Years of Rishi

We are celebrating 20 years in business and I want to personally extend my sincere gratitude for your role in our story...

Red Shiso

Bartender's Guide to Tea

Rishi has recipes and inspiration photos for any type of cocktail creation. Tea and botanicals can easily be infused into spirits or made as a strong brew to be the base of delicious beverages, either spirits-based or alcohol-free.