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Pu-erh tea from China is a unique type of tea that has many healthy benefits. Consuming this tea can help reduce body weight (BB) and bad cholesterol.
There are many interesting types of tea to try, including Pu-erh tea from Pu’er city, Yunnan province, China. This fermented tea is made from special leaves that grow in the Yunnan region, known as “wild old tree”.
Labeling Pu-erh tea cannot be arbitrary because there are regulations to maintain its quality and authenticity. Only fermented tea from Yunnan province can be classified as Pu-erh tea.
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Like wine, Pu-erh tea tastes better if the fermentation time is longer. The taste will be sharper and more complex.
On the market, Pu-erh tea is not only sold in dry leaf form, but also in compressed form so it is easier to carry. For example, brick shapes, cakes, even mushrooms.
Quoting The Tea Makers of London, after being solidified, Pu-erh tea is stored in the cellar with unique temperature and humidity conditions.
This creates a subtle chemical process that further matures and softens the tea over time. Usually Pu-erh tea can be drunk after at least 3 months of storage.
Caffeine content and taste of Pu-erh tea
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Pu-erh tea is classified as black tea. Each brew can contain between 30 and 100 mg of caffeine per cup. For comparison, the average cup of coffee contains between 100-140 mg of caffeine. So consuming this tea still feels strong, but without annoying side effects.
Pu-erh tea is said to have a rich, soft, and ‘earthy’ taste with complex nuances, ranging from plum to chocolate.
Consumption recommendations can be adjusted to each person’s tastes and health conditions. However, start from drinking 1-2 cups per day to avoid unwanted side effects.
Drink Pu-erh tea to lose weight
Quoting Healthline, consuming Pu-erh tea can help you lose weight. This is based on animal studies. Consuming Pu-erh tea helps synthesize less fat while burning more stored body fat.
Apart from that, Pu-erh tea is fermented so it is considered a source of healthy probiotics. The presence of probiotics helps improve blood sugar control, which plays an important role in weight management and hunger.
How to brew Pu-erh tea is on the next page.
