Pu-erh Tea Cake

What is a pu-erh tea cake? A Pu Er tea cake is a disc of Pu Er tea from Yunnan, China, that has been pressed together. In the past, these drinks were crushed to make them easier to store, move, and trade. Pu-erh teas can also be pressed into bricks, mushrooms, or nests, or they can be taken out of the molds and left as loose-leaf tea. How do I use pu-erh tea cake? To prepare the tea, heat fresh, filtered water to around 190°F, add one teaspoon of Pu-erh cake, and steep for three minutes. Throw away the leaves and savor. Pu-erh Tea Cake benefits: We know that different kinds of tea have different health benefits, such as reducing inflammation, making it easier to sleep, and improving the health of your heart. Pu-erh tea stands out from other types of tea due to its unique benefits. "Think of pu-erh more as a gut-digestion/heart-healthy tea," says Borowsky. "We also mix pu-erh with other teas so that you can get more than one benefit from it." ◉ Gives you more energy: Because pu-erh tea has caffeine, having one cup a day can help you feel more alert and give you more energy. A normal cup of coffee has about 105 milligrams of caffeine, while an 8-ounce cup of pu-erh tea has about 60…