| How is it made? | Pu'erh is made from a large leaf plant named Camellia Sinensis and undergoes microbial fermentation after the leaves have been dried and rolled. This tea is produced in Yunnan Province, China, from Certified Organic Ripe Pu-erh. |
| Preparation | 1-2 teaspoons in 250mL water at 100°C, steep for 2-5 minutes. Can be steeped multiple times. Pu'erh is very forgiving when it comes to preparation. You can steep it for 30 seconds or 30 minutes, and it won't get too bitter or too strong, but rather the taste becomes lighter or heavier, maintaining a consistent depth and quality. |
| Tasting Notes | Pu'erh can be sweet, bitter, floral, mellow, woody, astringent, sour, earthy, watery, or even tasteless. This unique combination of tastes develops as the tea steeps, and even without steeping, its taste changes as the tea ages, so, don't throw away your pu'erh if you didn't like it the first time. |
| Health Benefits | Having pu'erh tea on a regular basis may help relieve symptoms of metabolic syndrome. It's been shown to lower blood sugar, reduce obesity, and boost immunity. And like all teas, pu'erh it lowers cholesterol and prevents free radical damage. |
| Caffeine | Yes |
