{"product_id":"pu-erh","title":"Pu-Erh","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #020303; font-family: arial,verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eSky is the limit for the price of Pu-Erh. We have tried many many different kinds. No doubt they are delicious but this is a fantastic, delicious Pu-erh at the price of a regular premium quality loose tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #020303; font-family: arial,verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eIn China this is refered to as Black tea and the Tea we call Black tea is refered to as Red Tea. One only needs to make a cup of it to see why. It is black as coffee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #020303; font-family: arial,verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eDeeply earthy and delicious. Pu-erh is often drank for those looking to lose weight or lower cholesterol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #020303; font-family: arial,verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #020303; font-family: arial,verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eA character best described as elemental. The tea leaves come from the 'Dayeh' bush variety closely related to the original tea tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #020303; font-family: arial,verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eFrom the Producer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #020303; font-family: arial,verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea is famed for its medicinal properties. The leaves come from the Yunnan Dayeh variety of tea tree - which is purported to be closely related to the original tea tree of pre-glacial times. During the 1200's the troops of Kubla Khan are said to have introduced Pu-erh to the rest of China for its medicinal value. Pu-erh is often taken for relief of indigestion and dysentery but has also been reported very useful in the reduction of cholesterol. Kunming Medical College claims that pu-erh can lower cholesterol by 17 percent and triglycerides by 22 percent. They may have been slightly over zealous about the properties of pu-erh as a University in Berlin and another in France found that the claim was perhaps overstated. A study in Japan indicated that all tea lowered cholesterol and that pu-erh was more effective than green tea. Other followers of 'Chinese tea for health' report that pu-erh can; \"cut the grease, help digestion, promote body fluid secretion, quench the thirst, invigorate the spleen and dispel alcoholic toxins\" Whether pu-erh is effective or not for the various claims that researchers and tea drinkers make has not been firmly established; what is certain is that pu-erh is rather unusual and has properties many other teas do not share.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe method of production is: The tealeaves are picked, rolled, withered in the hot sun, after which they are steamed and pressed into cakes. This pu-erh is broken up out of the cakes to make it easier to deal with. The steaming process generates some moisture and when compressed (without drying) into the cakes, in the course of time the tea takes on a musty and earthy character. Pu-erh that gets somewhat moldy before it naturally dries is considered the best. Pu-erh is then stored for years. As with wine, young pu-erh is considered the least valuable whereas pu-erh 5 years or older is more highly prized. Interestingly the taste of pu-erh becomes more mellow with age and perhaps more acceptable to the western palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe taste has been described as mellow, however those not accustomed to it might not enjoy the 'old' character. For others though, this flavor will add to its aura of wonder and seem fitting in a tea prized for its medicinal properties. Some consumers have recommended that pu-erh be blended with chrysanthemum florets to make the taste more acceptable. In fact this blend can be ordered in teahouses in southern China and Hong Kong. Other recommended uses: Pu-erh is a main ingredient in Kombucha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wisdom Cafe","offers":[{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":36909417169061,"sku":"","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 grams","offer_id":36909414023333,"sku":"","price":3.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 grams","offer_id":36909420019877,"sku":"","price":12.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams (10% off)","offer_id":36909422215333,"sku":"","price":21.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 grams (20% off)","offer_id":36909424771237,"sku":"","price":48.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg (30% off)","offer_id":36909426540709,"sku":"","price":84.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small Tin (40 grams)","offer_id":34561025835173,"sku":"","price":7.8,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium Tin (80 grams)","offer_id":34561025867941,"sku":"","price":12.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Tin (140 grams)","offer_id":34561025900709,"sku":"","price":20.8,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small Tin Refill (40 grams)","offer_id":34561025933477,"sku":"","price":4.8,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium Tin Refill (80 grams)","offer_id":34561025966245,"sku":"","price":9.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Tin Refill (140 grams)","offer_id":34561025999013,"sku":"","price":16.8,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/9294\/0965\/products\/Pu-erh.jpg?v=1591473100","url":"https:\/\/wisdom-cafe.myshopify.com\/products\/pu-erh","provider":"Wisdom Cafe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}