Pu-erh Tea

Pu-erh is the most revered and sought-after tea by tea connoisseurs. With a history of more than 2,000 years, Pu-erh Tea originating in the Yunnan province of southwestern China. Pu-erh tea is available as sheng (raw) or shu (cooked). Undergoing an ancient, intricate process of aging over an extended period of time, Pu-erh Teas are sometimes aged for several years. Depending on its age, Pu-erh Teas offer a complex array of flavor profiles of fruity, nutty, malty or earthy notes. Pu-erh teas are available as dense cakes or loose leaf. This aged tea is prized for its rich, smooth test and rounded body. As are wine vintages, Pu-erh teas are classified by region and year of production. Perhaps the most effective tea for weight loss, Pu-erh teas help improve digestion of oily foods, metabolize fatty acids, lower cholesterol and promote detoxifying of the bloodstream. Pu-erh is viewed as essential for daily wellness by Chinese.