Pu-Erh Tea - Looking Good & Feeling Fit Tea
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Where Does It Come From?
Pu-Erh Tea originates from the Yunnan province of southwest China and has been
drunk there for it's medicinal and health benefits for literally thousands of
years. Its historic significance is highlighted by the fact that bricks of
Pu-Erh tea were once used as "currency" between the wild nomadic tribes north
of the Great Wall of China.
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Modern day drinkers of Pu-Erh tea tend to be a touch more civilised, the
Pu-Erh market outside south east Asia is made up of Tea connoisseurs and those
searching for the health benefits the Chinese have historically associated
with the tea.
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What Does It Taste Like?
Pu-Erh tea has a sweet earthy taste, which is said to be very acquired, and
something that should be sampled before being purchased en-masse. Most
suppliers are willing to supply sampler packs for these types of teas.
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The earthy taste is derived from a process of "re-fermenting" where the leaves
are left damp for a period to allow additional oxidisation to occur and create
a thin layer of mould on the leaves. The Tea has a mellow sweet after taste.
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Health Benefits
The Chinese have always claimed that Pu-Erh Tea can aid the following
ailments:
Digestion problems
Dispel the effects of alcohol
Reducing cholesterol
Aid weight loss
Increase the metabolism
Pu-Erh Tea comes in variety of "solid" forms where the Tea is steamed and
moulded into "cakes" or "bricks" as well as lose and teabag forms.
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Yunnan Pu-erh tea is a naturally refreshing drink and taken on its own it has
no calories, so it's the perfect drink to keep you looking good and feeling
fit. Four cups of tea a day can provide you with significant amounts of the
following nutrients: approximately 17% of the recommended intake for calcium,
5% for zinc, 22% for Vitamin B2, 5% for folic acid, and Vitamins B1 and B6.
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A cup of Yunnan tea is also a good source of manganese, which is essential for
general physical development, and potassium which helps to maintain your
body's fluid balance.
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Where Can I Get Some?
Take a look at the Pu-erh tea selection at teaworld.
They'll be happy to provide you with
free samples of any of their teas to ensure you get a product you like
before you spend any money.
Visit our Pu-erh Teas
section at Teaworld
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