Many people drink puer tea because they believe it:

• Reduces bad cholesterol and lowers triglycerides. In one study in laboratory animals, puer tea was the only kind of tea which could actually raise the level of good cholesterol (HDL) and lower the level of bad cholesterol (LDL.)

  Tea Research Study.
  China Medical University, Taiwan study.
  Yunnan Certificate Assessment Center of Yunnan Pu-erh Tea study.
  China Medical University, Taiwan study.
  USDA study.

• May reduce blood sugar levels significantly and help prevent diabetes.

  Jilin University and Changchun Science and Technology Department studies

• Reduces arteriosclerosis, reduces plaque in the heart, helps to prevent strokes.

  Harvard Women's Health press release.
  UCLA Study showing tea reduces stroke risk.

• Is a source of antioxidants which helps fight cancer and promote cell health.

  Zhejiang University Tea Research Institute study.
  Institute of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University study.
  China Medical University, Taiwan study.
  National Cancer Institute tea and cancer prevention fact sheet

• Aids in weight loss.

  College of Medicine National Taiwan University study.
  Jilin University and Changchun Science and Technology Department studies

• May help fight SARS.

  Chen CN, Lin CP study.

• Aids digestion, promotes bowel regularity.

• Aids sleep (the theanine in black puer and aged green puer.)

• Provides fluoride for teeth to fight cavities.

• Helps prevent bad breath.

• Soothes and helps prevent stress.

The Chinese people have been drinking puer tea for almost 2,000 years. For centuries it has been considered to be a medicinal tea. Interestingly, most of the Chinese research on puer tea has not yet been translated to English. In the near future, this site will further discuss the Chinese views on the health benefits of puer tea. To learn about the Owners' personal experience with puer tea read The Owners section in About Us.