Pu erh Tea - First Grade

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Type of Chinese Tea: : Pu erh Tea

• Origin: Yunnan Simao District, China.


• About Pu erh Tea: Pu er Tea come from Yunnan province and improve with age. Even after 50 yeas some are still drinkable. They come in green, black, white and tea. These are teas with medicinal qualities, highly prized by the connoisseur. Tea leaves are withered, then, still slightly moist, they're heaped into piles where a bacterium creates a reaction. The leaves are then dried loose or compressed into teas or cakes. The peoples of the Yunnan-Tibet border have drunk Pu er Tea since the Tang dynasty, according to a Song dynasty scientific reference.


• Grade: This is first grade or the best grade of pu erh tea. First grade means that the leaves are smaller, tender than others and intact. So give this a first grade Tea a long steep and enjoy its true flavour.


• Taste: The aroma and flavour are earthy, you can blend Pu erh Tea with other teas as well.


• Health benefits: Pu er Tea can lower blood cholesterol levels, increase one's metabolism, thus burn more fat. It’s also known to strengthen the stomach, spleen function and aid digestion.


• Tea Storage: Keep the tea in a cool and dry place, avoid direct sunlight. The longer it is stored the better the flavour and the more valuable it becomes!


• Tea Brewing: Put 2-3 grams of Pu er Tea into a tea pot. Fill with boiling water and drain the water immediately to wash the leaves. Fill with hot water (90 degrees or over) again to brew for 1-2 minutes, Then serve.

Also available in larger sizes:

• 250gms pack


• 500gms pack


• 1kg pack