question about shu pu'er processing

The special process is piling, and this is fermentation which involves bacterial and fungal cultures consisting of multiple strains of Aspergillus., Penicillium., amd yeasts, and others.

lots of info.

The wodui or piling process is a secret by each factory. All we can say is the fermentation general knowledge.

Jim

harmonicminor had written this in response to

: Thanks for the help so far. I think I am looking for something that is rumored, so may or may not truly have an answer.

I know that wodui, or wet piling, is the once-secret step behind the manufacture of shu pu'er. What I am looking for is, since it is *wet* piling and manufacturers have admitted to adding water to the leaves or spraying water/mist on the leaves, are they leaving out the fact that it may not be just water they are adding? Are they putting something in the water to encourage bacterial/fungus growth? Like compost on speed... Can anyone confirm something is added or confirm that nothing is added? Anyone seen this wodui/wet piling in action?

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Look into the natural biota that occurs at the beginning of the composting process. If you pile damp organic material it will heat because of the micro organisms present.