Ripe Pu-Erh Tea - Loose Leaf

Ripe Pu-erh tea is rich in antioxidants that protect heart and skin health.

It’s is reputed to assist with digesting fat and heavy meals, making it a great support for weight loss, diabetes, or after over-indulging in rich food.

Ripe Pu-erh is anti-inflammatory and can also assist with reducing anxiety and improving concentration.

Raw and ripe Pu-erh come from the same tea family (Camellia sinensis), but their processing is different.

Ripe Pu-erh tea leaves are piled up to a metre high and covered to retain moisture. This process is called “wet piling”.

They ferment here for a period of one to two months, depending on the tea master’s preferences.

Raw Pu-erh is roasted and sun-dried, followed by an extensive period of fermentation, sometimes up to several years.

Ripe Pu-erh offers a smoother brew and milder flavour than raw pu-erh.

Pu-erh is named after the city of Pu-erh in southeastern China’s province of Yunnan. Like champagne, only tea that comes from this region can be correctly named “pu-erh”.

Ripe Pu-erh is a true black tea that is fermented and aged, and is said to be more mellow than the standard black tea we’re used to drinking.

Ripe Pu-erh does contain caffeine, although has less than a standard cup of black tea.

It’s perfect for a gentle pick-me-up, but avoid drinking close to bedtime if you’re sensitive to caffeine.