The cultural history of Pu 'er tea can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty and the Song Dynasty, and it originated in Pu 'er area in southern Yunnan Province, China. In the Tang Dynasty, Pu 'er tea was an important sacrifice to ancestors. By the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Pu 'er tea had become an extremely important tea in China tea culture.

In the Qing Dynasty, Pu 'er tea was made into different types. Pu 'er raw tea is a kind of tea without post-fermentation, which is famous for its unique aroma and rich taste. The other is Pu 'er cooked tea, which is fermented tea. Its unique fragrance and taste are due to the way this tea is made.

The quality of Pu 'er tea depends on the type of tea tree, age, picking season, processing method and storage method. The longer the tea is stored, the better the quality will be, which will also push up the price of tea. Pu 'er tea has become an important part of tea-drinking culture in southern China, and is gradually accepted and liked by more and more people.