SHEN PUERH ZUXIANG ORGANIC 357g

Organic Shen Pu-erh Zuxiang

Zuxiang benefits

There are many health benefits attributed to drinking Chinese tea, ranging from feelings of well-being to near magical cures. For the average Westerner, much of this interest is focused on ancient claims related to weight loss and more modern claims of cancer-prevention due to tea’s anti-oxidant properties. Each person must make their own assessment of the facts. While there are centuries of tradition and empirical evidence from Traditional Chinese Medicine, there is little modern scientific consensus that supports the health benefits of tea. Even the effect of anti-oxidants to prevent anything has recently been drawn sharply into focus.

We believe that any food product can have positive and/or negative health effects and in varying degrees for different individuals. We do not recommend teas on the basis of health benefits and at this point, do not think it is prudent to recommend tea-drinking for anything other than to enjoy the wonderful flavour and the experience of enjoying tea alone or with friends.

For reference purposes only, we list the benefits of Pu-Erh Tea as commonly recognized in Traditional Chinese Medicine:

Aids digestion and fat break down

Has been used in the treatment of arteriosclerosis, colds, bleeding and hepatitis

High level of Vitamin C which is soluble in water and can be rapidly assimilated by the body

Brew tips

Pu-erh tea is traditionally brewed at higher temperatures than other true teas so aim to use water at 80 degrees when brewing. You can go the Western route and use a large teapot or opt for the traditional Asian method and brew with a lidded bowl known as a gaiwan. Brewing using the Asian method will result in tea with fuller flavor and more dimension than when using larger amounts of water.