Aged Pu Erh Tea

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Pu Erh Tea

Aged Pu Erh tea , also called Pu'er tea , is considered a black tea and is one of the six varieties of Chinese tea. It is produced using the leaves of Camellia Sinensis , the tea plant. In the wild, this plant can reach two meters in height; cultivated, it is little more than a well-branched bush.

It is produced in the Chinese province of Yunnan , near the border with Tibet . Its scent of wet earth is unmistakable and is due to the particular processing of the tea leaves. The raw material used is the màochà (unprocessed and sun-dried leaves) of the variety called Large Leaf (Da Ye).

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Pu Erh tea is a mature tea: unlike other types of tea, it undergoes double fermentation in a humid environment that can last for long periods, even several years. The longer the aging process, the higher its quality.

Pu Erh tea infusion is deep red in color, similar to mahogany, has a strong forest floor aroma and develops smoothly in the mouth.

Pu Erh tea infusions provide great wellness benefits to the body. Tea leaves contain a large number of substances with healing properties. Numerous scientific studies confirm that regularly drinking tea—especially this variety—can help to:

Reduce bad LDL cholesterol, thanks to a substance called Epigallocatechin, thus lowering potential cardiovascular risks
Counteract the onset of free radicals, a major cause of cellular ageing and the potential development of tumours
Support weight loss, as it improves metabolism and fat burning, and helps the body metabolise sugars consumed through food
Stimulate gastric secretions, promoting digestion
Improve diuretic action and thus support the elimination of fluids, allowing the body to detoxify, prevent water retention, and reduce abdominal bloating

Pu Erh tea contains little theine, making it suitable to be enjoyed at any time of day.