THE CHOLESTERID – PU-ERH TEA TRADITION
Pu-erh long has been valued as a delicious tea with health supporting properties.* Tea from the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, has been researched for helping to maintain cholesterol levels that are already within the normal range.* The Chinese attribute special qualities and benefits to pu-erh tea.* Traditionally, this mild and smooth tasting tea was used to help support digestion. This is a type of pu-erh tea called Yunnan tuocha tea, made from an ancient variety of tea. “Tuo cha” means bowl shaped tea. It refers to the method of shaping the pu-erh tea while drying. Enjoy it hot or iced, as is, or try adding lemon and your favorite sweetener. For additional enjoyment, try any of Triple Leaf Tea’s green, decaf green, white, oolong or black teas.