1. Pu-erh tea can quench thirst, which is quite similar to drinking water and somewhat like having a beverage;

2. Pu-erh tea can refresh the mind (referring to raw tea), which is similar to some teas primarily for alertness, comparable to coffee, and akin to smoking;

3. Pu-erh tea can aid sleep (referring to ripe tea), which is similar to some health products mainly for sleep and comparable to drinking milk before bed;

4. Pu-erh tea can help with weight loss, which is similar to high-fiber vegetables, some healthy weight-loss medications, and eating less food;

5. Pu-erh tea can help lower blood pressure, which is similar to some blood pressure-lowering foods and vegetables;

6. Pu-erh tea can help reduce blood lipids, which is similar to some fat-reducing products and vegetables;

7. Pu-erh tea can resist radiation, which is similar to some radiation-protection equipment and anti-radiation cosmetics;

8. Pu-erh tea can combat aging, which is similar to ginseng, rhodiola, and maintaining a positive, optimistic mindset;

9. Pu-erh tea can fight cancer, which is similar to Chinese Lingzhi supplements, some products claiming anti-cancer properties, and plain rice;

10. Pu-erh tea can be a gift, which is similar to Brain Platinum, watches, pens, and cash;

11. Pu-erh tea can help make friends, which is similar to online dating platforms, matchmaking agencies, and family dance parties;

12. Pu-erh tea can serve as a souvenir, which is similar to wedding photos, commemorative gold coins, and stamps;

13. Pu-erh tea can help regulate mood, which is similar to drinking alcohol—though drinking may lead to fights, drinking tea does not;

14. Pu-erh tea can signify status, which is similar to going to a bar to show off one's bourgeois inclinations, and comparable to driving a BMW.

Do we have friends around us who usually don't drink tea, don't drink Pu-erh tea, or even don't drink water (ha ha, they drink beverages instead)? But these 14 reasons are enough to make them pick up a teacup and enjoy a cup of Pu-erh tea with you. Want to convert them into good tea-loving friends like yourself? Share this now.