I have to readily admit this Puerh is nothing like the Puerh I had drunk when I was a teenager living in Hong Kong during the 70s, where my grandma always served us some 100-year old Puerh tea with deep dark color, was never bitter, but was always "sweet". That I ready the description of this Puerh and learned that it was "raw" and that it should be broken apart and air out. Well, only ordered a sample pack and most of the tea leaves were still clumped together and I did not have the time to air it out. It does have a unique taste, more like a green tea than a fermented black tea. In short, it is really not too bad and possible if I prepare it correctly, it may even taste better. But if you want a tradition Puerh tea, this would not be for you, but if you do not like the strong taste of regular Puerh tea, you may enjoy this one.