Commonly referred to as “the Dim Sum” tea due to its popular use as a digestive aid after eating heavy or greasy meals. Pu-erh tea is made from the leaves and stems of the Camellia sinensis plant. This is the same plant that is used for making green, oolong, and black teas. Pu-erh Tea undergoes a long period of aging for better flavor. This particular grade of Pu-erh has been aged for +15 years.
Spelled Pu-erh or Puerh or Pu erh green tea is enjoyed by the Chinese as a health aid. This tea was featured on the Dr. OZ show.
Taste
Zen's Pu-erh has an earthy taste and can be brewed 5-7 times per teaspoon, so be sure to not throw away the tea leaves! After the first brew, add 1-2 minutes for every brew that follows. For example, the second brew can be brewed for 2-3 minutes, the third brew can be brewed for 4-5 minutes, etc.
What this tea can do
Daily consumption, overall reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Health benefits
- Can help manage stomach/intestinal health
- Known for promotion of oral health
- Helps body weight control by balancing cholesterol
- HDL & LDL Control
Grown in Eastern China & hand-packed in the USA.
