Pu-Erh Tea – a Traditional Medicine

You’ve probably heard about Pu-Erh tea in relation to slimming. Although an increasing number of people are choosing it as an aid to weight loss, Pu-Erh tea has been used in Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years. It is prescribed as a tonic for the stomach and spleen and to remove toxins from the body. Only fairly recently, scientific studies have shown that Pu-Erh tea aids in the digestion of fatty foods and can help reduce levels of cholesterol.

Most people agree that the flavor of Pu-Erh tea improves with age and like vintage wines, good quality aged Pu-Erh commands a high price. Having said that, young Pu-Erh is similar to green tea, but with a stronger flavor and a makes a very pleasant drink in its own right.

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