Pu-erh tea is a unique local famous tea from Yunnan, made from the fresh leaves of the superior variety Yunnan large-leaf species. Its appearance features thick and stout strips, with a dark glossy or brownish-red color. It has a mellow and sweet taste with a unique aged aroma, and is reputed as beauty tea and weight loss tea.
Pu-erh tea is divided into raw tea and ripe tea. Raw tea itself is cooling in nature and has the effect of clearing heat and reducing fire, while ripe tea is fermented and belongs to the warm category. Some people may experience heatiness when drinking ripe Pu-erh tea, such as throat discomfort or constipation. Adding a little chrysanthemum at this time can help clear heat, and the light chrysanthemum fragrance can also enhance the flavor. In fact, combining Pu-erh tea with chrysanthemum is not a newly invented way of drinking; since modern times, it has been a custom in Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macau, and other regions of China to blend Pu-erh tea with chrysanthemum, especially popular in some teahouses in Guangdong.
Traditional Chinese Medicine considers Chrysanthemum Pu-erh tea to also function as medicine, mainly for hyperactivity of liver yang constitution. It is very helpful for symptoms such as dizziness, tinnitus, headaches, irritability, and insomnia. Furthermore, through its unique fermentation process, Pu-erh tea can produce certain chemical substances that break down fat and lower blood lipids, aiding in weight loss, while chrysanthemum can nourish the liver and protect the eyes. Therefore, chrysanthemum Pu-erh tea is especially suitable for office workers to drink.
With so many benefits of drinking chrysanthemum Pu-erh tea, are you tempted? However, remember that people with weak spleen and stomach should not consume it in large quantities to avoid adverse effects.
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