Puerh's ancient history began over 2,000 years ago when tea was transported by horse caravans along 5 main routes known as the "Tea Horse Roads." Merchants piled the tea to maximize their load when traveling across China and found that the tea tasted better at journey?s end and yielded additional health benefits.
WHAT IS PUERH?
There are white, green, oolong & black teas. Then there is Puerh. Numi?s Organic Puerh comes from 500-year-old wild tea trees grown in China?s pristine Yunnan Mountains. Unlike traditional teas that are oxidized over an 8 hour period, Puerh undergoes a unique 60-day fermentation process resulting in a bold, earthy flavor with hints of malt. It is said the Last Emperor?s mother, known as the ?Beautiful Countenance?, cured her gout by drinking Puerh. In Chinese culture, Puerh is part of a bride?s dowry due to its great worth.
HEALTH BENEFITS YOU MAY NOTICE
Puerh's fermentation process results in more antioxidants than green tea! Puerh is also purported in Chinese culture to lower cholesterol, aid digestion, break down fat and rejuvenate life energy. Puerh can be compressed into bricks and aged, like fine wine, for months, years or even decades. This increases its value, health benefits and premium taste.
We encourage everyone to give Puerh a chance!