What is Pu-erh?
Pu-erh is an ancient medicinal tea from China’s Yunnan Province. It is a very rare tea because it is virtually unknown outside of China. The manufacturing of Pu-erh is still ranked among China’s state secrets. Pu-erh is special because of a unique combination of factors. It is an unusual large leaf variety of the tea plant, called “Dayeh,” and it enjoys special growing conditions found only in China’s Yunnan mountains. Following a centuries old secret processing method the broad leaves are allowed to partially ferment, giving the tea its unique earthy flavor and deep, rich color. The taste seems fitting for a tea prized for its medicinal properties. Modern medical science has recently shown that the health benefits of Pu-erh tea may be more than just folklore. Since 1970, scientific studies in China, France and Japan suggest that this tea may help reduce body weight and help reduce cholesterol in the blood stream. Pu-erh also has a very long shelf life. In fact, it is believed that the
