The Benefits of Drinking Pu Erh Tea
Pu Er / Pu Erh Tea Benefits: What the Research Actually Says
Fact #1: every single member of our bar team loves drinking Pu Er. Even if it had zero health benefits, the joy derived from brewing and drinking good Pu Er is an overwhelming reason to do it.
Fact #2: if you Google 'pu erh tea benefits' you will find a long laundry list of health enhancing properties attributed to this type of tea. These often include anything weight loss to liver detoxification, mental awareness and even the promotion of world peace. What is missing from the (in our opinion) vast majority of these Google entries is a list of reliable sources that support the long lists of benefits attributed to Pu Er.
Here, we explore a few articles that (we believe) are both interesting and well supported.
Meet Xiaguan Tuo Cha - Iconic Tea Company
Xiaguan Tuo Cha (下关沱茶), founded in 1902 in Dali, Yunnan, is one of China’s most iconic Pu-erh tea producers. Famous for its bird’s nest-shaped Tuo Cha and rich history in ripe Pu-erh tea development, Xiaguan has played a major role in shaping Yunnan tea culture. From the Ancient Tea Horse Road to modern aged Pu-erh craftsmanship, its legacy remains deeply respected worldwide.
LU YU, THE TEA SAINT, AND HIS 'PURPLE BAMBOO' (ZISUN) TEA PLANT
