Health benefits of pu erh tea

Definition and Origin of Pu Erh Tea

Pu-erh tea is one of the best kept Chinese secrets. It has traveled for centuries with traders and nomads. Pu erh is one of the oldest and most complex teas. As Pu-erh tea is getting old it develops the old sweet, rich flavor and earthy aroma. It comes in many forms: pressed or shaped leaves by hands or machine or in cubes or balls of all sizes. Pu-erh tea is getting old in bamboo baskets. Pu-erh tea is often classified by region and age of production. Old Pu-erh tea can reach prices of up to a thousand dollars per cube / ball.

Pu-erh tea is made of subspecies of Camellia Sinesis genus called Dayeh. It is divided into green and oxidized Pu-erh. In green Pu-erh drying is performed only partially to allow slowly leaves oxidizing over time. Oxidized Pu-erh is darker because of the initial oxidation before drying. Taste of these dark teas improves with time, but its changing is less than in the green Pu-erh. Pu-erh tea is often stored in underground caves or special rooms. The ability to gets better over time is a fundamental characteristic of this tea. Pu-erh teas have pronounced and earthy aroma leaving a powerful impression. Some of them have a smell like wet, fungous forest floor, while others are very spicy and remind of whiskey. Its types and tastes are incredibly diverse.

Health Benefits

Pu-erh tea is not unreasonably called healthy tea because its medicinal properties are astonishing. Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus clauatus, Aspergillus glaucus, Rhizopus chinehsis, Loctobacillus thermophilus, Saccharomyces are microorganisms that make this potion miraculous.

Its positive effect on the body is confirmed by medical universities.

These benefits include stimulating central nervous system and preventing atherosclerosis.

Pu-erh tea reduces cholesterol and triglycerides. It also reduces blood pressure and cleanses the blood.

This tea has great impact on improving digestion and helps in weight loss by melting fat cells.

Anti-aging effects of pu-erh tea are also proven.

Besides that, pu-erh tea preventively effects on cancers.

Also, this tea recorded positive influence on prostate.

Tea Preparing

Pu-erh tea should be put in boiling water. Given that pu-erh is the best when it is strong, its preparation should include lot of leaves. Firstly water should be poured over tea, and quickly poured out. Then water should be poured over tea again and hold for 1-5 minutes depending on how strong tea person wants it (the first outpouring of water improves the taste of tea). In green Pu-erh tea temperature of water range, some people prepare green pu-erh at lower temperatures and some with boiled water. Pu-erh tea leaves can be used several times.