Tag: Ripe puer

In parts of China, it is common practice to drink ripe puer tea after a heavy or oily meal to aid digestion. Understanding this tradition and the properties of different puer types is key to knowing exactly when should I drink puer tea to get the most out of every cup.

Pu-erh tea has been enjoyed in China for over a thousand years, with its origins rooted in the ancient Tea Horse Road trade route. This guide will explain how to drink puer, a unique fermented tea from Yunnan province, by exploring its two main types, raw and ripe, and detailing the specific preparation methods for each.