Chinese pu-erh tea not only has an unusual aroma and taste, but is also a very healthy drink. It regulates digestion, normalizes metabolic processes in the body, eases the condition of hypertensive patients, lowers cholesterol levels, has a beneficial effect on the skin, relieves fatigue and promotes weight loss. But to appreciate Pu-erh tea, it must be brewed and drunk correctly.
Instructions
Step 1
When buying pu-erh tea, pay attention to the scent of the pressed tiles. High-quality pu-erh has a smell of dried fruits and black soil. If your tea has a noticeable moldy smell, you better not buy it. In general, mold can appear during the fermentation stage of the tea, but should disappear with subsequent processing. Therefore, ready-made pu-erh tea with a moldy smell is most likely a substandard product.
Step 2
You need to brew pu-erh at the rate of 3-5 grams per 150 ml of water. This is approximately 2-3 sq. see pressed tiles. Before brewing, the pu-erh needs to be crushed into smaller pieces. During storage of tea, dust and microorganisms can get into it, so before putting the tea leaves in the kettle, scald it with boiling water. It is better to use water for brewing pu-erh tea that is not boiled over. Its temperature should be 90-95 degrees.
Step 3
For the first time, insist pu-erh for 30 seconds. Reduce the next two infusions to 10 seconds. Starting with the fourth brew, leave the tea for 15-30 seconds. High quality pu-erh tea can be brewed 10-15 times. If you are a lover of strong teas, you can infuse the drink for 4-5 minutes. True, in this case, the pu-erh will withstand no more than two tea leaves.
Step 4
To appreciate the delicate taste and aroma of the drink, you need to drink pu-erh in small portions from small bowls. It is correct to consume pu-erh tea without sugar and muffins. If you are used to drinking tea with something sweet, it is permissible to eat a little dried fruit or dark chocolate during your tea drinking.
Step 5
It is advisable to consume pu-erh tea not on an empty stomach, but about 40-50 minutes after eating. It is especially beneficial to drink pu-erh after eating a heavy meal. One cup of pu-erh tea will successfully replace the enzyme preparation, since the substances contained in it help to improve digestion and effectively break down fats. By the way, if you want to lower your cholesterol levels, drink at least 400 ml of the drink daily. But at night, drinking pu-erh is not worth it. Although pu-erh does not cause a sharp nervous excitement, a surge of vivacity and efficiency is unlikely to be appropriate before bedtime.
