Pu-erh Tea

Pu’er tea is a very popular beverage, but no matter how good a tea is, not everyone can just drink it freely—especially a tea like Pu’er, which is rich in various active compounds. So, who shouldn’t drink Pu’er tea? Here are five groups of people who need to be careful. Who Shouldn’t Drink Pu’er Tea?

Many veteran tea lovers discard the first steep of Pu-erh tea (often called “awakening the tea” or “rinsing the tea”). People often ask, “Is the first steep of Pu-erh tea undrinkable?” Actually, as long as the tea leaves are clean, the first steep is completely fine to drink—there is no strict rule that it must