What is Yunnan Tuocha tea?

Tuocha is a tea that is compressed in a ‘dome-shaped bowl’ and most often made of pu erh tea leaves….What is Tuocha?

Is pu-erh tea high in caffeine?

Most of the side effects of pu-erh tea come from its caffeine content. Depending on the strength of the brew, pu-erh tea can contain 30–100 mg of caffeine per cup ( 18 ). Most people can tolerate up to 400 mg of caffeine daily, but some of the side effects of excessive caffeine can include ( 19 ):

How do you make Tuo Cha?

Brewing Instructions

1. Place 1 unwrapped tuocha into infuser.
2. Pour 16 oz. of hot water (195° F to boiling) over the tuocha.
3. Steep for 3-10 minutes, depending on desired brew strength, then remove tea leaves.
4. Remove infuser and enjoy tea. Can be steeped three or more times.

Which is the best place to get Pu-erh tea?

Xiaguan Tea Factory is famous for tuocha, Menghai Tea Factory, for tea cake, and Kunming Tea Factory, for tea brick. These common shapes of compressed tea are considered the standard of perfection for Pu-erh tea in the traditional forms, also the first hand experience for beginners when they come to choosing Pu-erhs.

Are there any side effects to drinking Pu erh tea?

Pu-erh tea is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when taken by mouth for a long time or in high doses (more than 4 cups per day). Drinking large amounts of pu-erh tea might cause side effects due to the caffeine content.

What kind of cholesterol does Pu erh tea lower?

Animal research suggests that pu-erh tea might lower certain blood fats called triglycerides as well as total and “bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. It might also raise “good” high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. Uses & Effectiveness? Mental alertness. Pu-erh tea contains caffeine.

How often should you drink Pu-erh tea per day?

If you have osteoporosis or low bone density, don’t drink more than 3 cups of pu-erh tea per day. It’s also a good idea to get extra calcium to make up for the amount that may be lost in the urine.