Pu ehr
Low in theine, Pu ehr could be drunk at any time of day.
That said, it is after a heavy meal that Pu ehr tea will do its best appearance. This tea, famous for its medicinal properties, has indeed beneficial effects on digestion ... as detoxification of the system. So, it is ideal for after parties: it burns fat, helps the recovery hangovers, and soothes the stomach. And again, that's not all!
However, its intense spicy flavor may surprise some. At least the first time. The woody notes, strongly reminding us of the forest and soft ground, become a valued perfume. What releases these so strong flavors?
Let us roll out the story line...
The birth of Pu ehr tea took place on a Chinese road between a Yunnan firm and the palace of the Emperor. Farmers compressed green tea to carry it on horsebacks: this tea was intended for the emperor, as part of the tribute. Whereas, being in contact with animal’s heat, the compressed tea leaves began to ferment. The same fermentation phenomenon could be observed in warm and humid regions. Gradually, the Chinese developed a taste for this so distinct perfume.
Today, the methods of fermentation and torrefaction were automated. But if an accelerated fermentation process was created in 1960, fans of Pu her tea have a taste preferring aged teas. According to experts, aging Pu ehr accentuates taste as much as medicinal benefits. The oldest Pu ehr teas can be 100 years old! Like a good bottle of wine, the more "raw" Pu ehr saw years pass, the more it is considered luxurious. Cheers, then!