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Young Pu-erh
BLACK TEA PU-ERH STYLE 50g
GRADE – Pu-erh 4 year vintage(2020)
CAFFEINE/ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL: Medium/Medium
Region: Yunnan Province, China
Cup characteristics: A character best described as elemental. The tea leaves come from the “Dayeh” bush variety closely related to original tea tree.
Luxury ingredients: Black tea (Pu-erh style).
£ 5.70
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PRODUCT ID: 530
Description
The Unique Benefits of Pu-erh Tea
Pu-erh tea stands out for its medicinal properties, making it a favourite among health-conscious tea drinkers. The leaves come from the Yunnan Dayeh variety of tea tree, believed to relate closely to the original tea trees from pre-glacial times. Many people seek this ancient tea for its effectiveness in alleviating indigestion and dysentery, but its benefits go beyond that.
Researchers at Kunming Medical College claim that this tea can lower cholesterol levels by 17% and triglycerides by 22%. Additionally, a study in Japan found that while all teas can help reduce cholesterol, Pu-erh outperformed even green tea in this regard.
Health enthusiasts report various benefits from Pu-erh, including its ability to cut grease, aid digestion, promote fluid secretion, quench thirst, invigorate the spleen, and dispel toxins from alcohol. Although experts still debate the effectiveness of these claims, Pu-erh boasts unique properties that many other teas lack.
The Art of Production
Producers meticulously craft Pu-erh through a careful process. They pick, roll, and wither the leaves in the hot sun before steaming and pressing them into cakes. This steaming introduces moisture, and as the tea cakes compress over time, they develop a distinct musty and earthy character. Interestingly, many connoisseurs consider Pu-erh that develops slight mold before drying to be the highest quality.
As with fine wine, age plays a critical role in Pu-erh’s value. Young Pu-erh generally holds less value, while teas aged five years or more gain high regard. With time, the flavour mellows, appealing more to the Western palate. For some, its unique taste enhances its allure, especially in a tea celebrated for its medicinal qualities.
In essence, whether you seek health benefits or a distinctive flavour experience, this tea offers something special for every tea lover.
HOT BREWING METHOD:
Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea for each 7-9oz / 200-260ml of fluid volume in the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea). Add milk & sugar to taste. Ideal Brewing Temperature: 100ºC/212ºF
ICED TEA BREWING METHOD
(Pitcher): (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of loose tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 1¼ cups/315ml over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher, straining the tea or removing the tea bags. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing freshly brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about.)
(Individual Serving): Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea into a teapot for each serving required. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 6-7oz/170-200ml per serving over the tea. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Add hot tea to a 12oz/375ml acrylic glass filled with ice, straining the tea or removing the bags. Not all of the tea will fit, allowing for approximately an additional ½ serving. Sweeten and/or add lemon to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing freshly brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about!)
We strongly recommend using filtered or freshly drawn cold water brought to a rolling boil when brewing all types of tea. Today’s water has been known to carry viruses, parasites and bacteria. Boiling the water will kill these elements and reduce the potential incidence of water-borne illnesses.
