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Best Time to Drink Pu-erh, Sheng or Shou
Shou pu-erh belongs after meals, sheng in the morning after food. Why the two kinds need different hours and share the same caffeine cut-off.
Pu-erh Catechins: Raw and Ripe Are Different Teas
Sheng pu-erh keeps 100 to 150 mg of catechins per gram, shou keeps very few. Why the 1973 ripe process changed the leaf chemistry completely.
Pu-erh in Chinese Medicine: Ripe Warm, Raw Cool
Chinese medicine classes ripe pu-erh as warm and raw pu-erh as cool, turning neutral as it ages. Why one category contains two opposite natures.
Pu-erh Health Research: Mostly on Ripe Tea
Pu-erh studies concentrate on ripe tea, gut bacteria and blood lipids, with small samples and short durations. What they show and what they cannot.
Pu-erh Myths: Six Claims to Examine
Pu-erh does not melt fat, older is not always better, and wet storage is not a defect. Six common claims tested against what is actually known about it.
Who Should Not Drink Pu-erh, and Why
Young sheng irritates an empty stomach, wet-stored cakes can carry mold, and caffeine is present in both. Who should choose ripe tea instead.
Who Should Drink Pu-erh, and Which Kind
Ripe pu-erh suits cold constitutions and heavy meals, raw pu-erh suits warm ones. Daily amounts by group and how to choose between the two kinds.
Tea Vessel Guide: A Complete Guide to Choosing What to Brew In
The vessel changes how a tea brews. Compare gaiwan, Yixing clay, glass and porcelain pots, and learn which suits green, oolong and black tea.
Cold Brew Tea: A Complete Guide to Making Tea in Cold Water
Cold brew tea extracts slowly and gently. Learn ratios and fridge times for green, white, oolong and black tea, and when the method does not work.
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