This site is dedicated to providing interesting and relevant information on this unusual tea. Pu-erh, Puerh, Puer, Pu-er tea, Puer or Bolay tea is a broad leaf tea traditionally harvested from wild tea trees. While white, green, oolong, black, and pu-erh teas all are harvested from the Camellia sinensis plant, pu-erh tea is brewed from the leaves of Camellia sinensis var. assamica. Pu-erh teas predominantly come from the Southern Yunnan province of China. Pu-erh (pronounced POO-air) is one of China’s most famous medicinal teas and has been enjoyed for over one thousand years.

Puerh is an aged tea from China that is fermented and matured to develop a unique mellow, slightly wet earthy character. The finest puerhs are aged for up to 50 years and become more mellow and soft over time. In China, this category of tea is considered to be a medicinal beverage that helps metabolize fats. It is ideal for digestion and is said to help prevent hangovers.