History Of Yunnan Pu’er tea

History Of Yunnan Pu’er tea
Puer tea has a recorded history of more than 1,700 years. Many people in the area believe the tea plant was left to them by the Prime Minister of Shu, named Zhugeliang, during the Three Kingdoms period (A.D. 220 to 280). Though the area is considered the birthplace of the tea plant, it is unknown exactly when the species was first used.

The many health benefits of pu'er tea has lead it to being known as the "Wonder Tonic" and the "Medicinal Tea". Long standing consumers of pu'er tea believe it has anti-aging properties and can prolong life. The restorative and medical properties associated with pu'er tea is truly astonishing. Often referred to as the “Wonder Tonic” and the “Medicinal Tea”, pu'er tea has been hugely popular in China for over 1700 years. For centuries it was given as a tribute to the Emperor and high ranking officials within the Imperial Courts of China. Its high value and many health benefits lead to high demands and the frequency of the tributes gave it the title “Tribute Tea”.