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Pu-erh tea

Pu'er tea is a large tree in Xishuangbanna , Lincang, Pu'er and other areas of Yunnan Province, with a height of 16 meters. The young branches are slightly hairy and the terminal buds are white. The leaves are thin leathery and oval. Flowers axillary, pubescent. Bracts 2, caducous. Sepals 5, nearly round, glabrous outside. Petals 6-7, obovate, hairless. Stamens 8-10 mm long, free, glabrous. Ovary 3-chambered, hairy; style 8 mm long, 3-lobed at apex. Capsule oblate triangular spherical. Seeds are 1 per cell, nearly round, 1 cm in diameter.

Pu'er tea pays attention to brewing techniques and the art of drinking. It can be drunk clearly or mixed. Pu'er tea has a rich orange-yellow soup, a sharp and long-lasting aroma, a unique aroma, a rich taste, and is durable for brewing for a long time.

Pu'er tea was once classified as dark tea, but is now classified as post-fermented tea in the reprocessed category.

brewing method

Amount of tea added: When brewing Pu'er tea, the amount of tea added is closely related to tea drinking habits, brewing methods, and the personality of the tea, and is full of changes. As far as the tea drinking habits of Yunnan people are concerned, when using the root-leaving method to brew tea with normal quality, the mass ratio of the amount of tea added to water is generally 1:40 or 1:45. If the "Kung Fu" brewing method is used, the amount of tea added can be appropriately increased, and the concentration of the tea soup can be adjusted by controlling the speed of the brewing rhythm. In terms of tea properties, the amount of tea added also changes. For example, the amount of cooked tea and old tea can be increased appropriately, and the amount of raw tea and new tea can be appropriately decreased, etc.

 

value efficacy

health care

Pu'er tea has many functions such as lowering blood lipids, losing weight, inhibiting bacteria and aiding digestion, warming the stomach, promoting body fluids, quenching thirst, sobering up and detoxifying, etc. It can clear the stomach and promote fluid production, digest food and reduce phlegm, relieve hangover and detoxification, diuresis and dispel cold, relieve cough and reduce phlegm, and lower blood lipids and cholesterol.

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Reduce fat, lose weight, lower blood pressure, and resist arteriosclerosis. Long-term drinking of Pu'er tea can reduce cholesterol and glyceride, so long-term drinking of Pu'er tea has the effect of treating obesity . Drinking Pu'er tea can cause physiological effects such as vasodilation, decreased blood pressure, slowed heart rate and reduced brain blood flow, and has a good therapeutic effect on patients with hypertension and cerebral arteriosclerosis.

 

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Nourishes and protects the stomach. At an appropriate concentration, drinking mild Pu'er tea will not cause irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. The thick, smooth, and mellow Pu'er tea enters the human gastrointestinal tract and forms a membrane that adheres to the surface of the stomach, forming a beneficial protective layer for the stomach. Long-term drinking can It has the effect of nourishing and protecting the stomach.

 

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Anti-inflammatory, sterilizing, treating dysentery. Medical research and clinical experiments have proven that Yunnan Pu'er tea has antibacterial effects, and strong tea juice taken 10 times a day can treat bacterial dysentery. This is directly related to the rich tea polyphenols in Yunnan large-leaf tea.

 

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Anti-Aging. The catechin compounds in tea have anti-aging effects. The total amount of catechins contained in Yunnan large-leaf tea is higher than that of other tea tree varieties, and its anti-aging effect is better than other teas. The rich tea polyphenols help the skin resist aging.

 

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Pu'er tea can produce fluid, quench thirst, relieve heat, detoxify and relieve constipation. Pu'er tea can regulate the gastrointestinal tract, restore normal gastrointestinal function, and solve acne and bad breath problems caused by constipation.

other

Pu'er tea itself contains lipase that decomposes fat. This lipase has a good effect on the decomposition of fat. It can digest and consume fat for many people who are losing belly fat. Moreover, Pu'er tea can also nourish the skin and protect the stomach.

people suitble

Pu'er tea can help digestion and absorption in young children and promote body growth. The fluoride in tea can prevent dental caries, etc., and Pu'er tea can regulate the nervous system and improve children's attention. Gluttony and partial eclipse among teenagers can lead to a lack of certain nutrients. For example, zinc deficiency may lead to short stature, and manganese deficiency may affect bone growth and lead to deformities. Tea soup is rich in minerals necessary for growth, development and metabolism. Moderate drinking of Pu'er tea can help relieve intestinal tension, strengthen small intestinal movement, and increase the secretion of bile and intestinal juice. Pu'er tea is a popular drink, and the general population is suitable for drinking Pu'er tea.

 

Taboo about drinking tea

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You can drink Pu'er tea as you brew it. It is not advisable to soak the tea for too long before drinking it. Avoid drinking Pu'er tea overnight. The amount of tea polyphenols leached from overnight tea will be higher. Regardless of the freshness of the tea, the taste, health benefits, or hygiene point of view, it is not suitable to drink.

 

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Drinking Pu'er tea can determine your constitution. After drinking Pu'er tea, you may experience some flatulence, belching, and signs of constipation. This indicates that your body type is not suitable for drinking Pu'er tea.

 

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Avoid drinking large amounts of Pu'er tea before and after meals. It is best to drink Pu'er tea half an hour after a meal. If you eat too little, you should not drink too much Pu'er tea.

 

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It is not advisable to drink too much freshly produced Pu'er tea.

 

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Pu'er tea should be drunk warm, not hot or cold; it should be drunk long-term, not intermittently; it should be drunk both ways, not in one way; it should be drunk lightly, not heavily.

 

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Avoid drinking inferior tea or spoiled tea, avoid drinking Pu'er tea that has been brewed too many times, use cooking methods with caution for raw tea, and cook and drink cooked tea appropriately.