Pu'er tea is widely sold by claiming that it promotes loss of body weight and good for digestion. In recent years, more Western tea companies have begun offering more puerh teas on their menus and websites. Some of these Yunnan Shu Pu Er teas are unflavored but unremarkable. And others are flavored, mostly are earthy shou puer tea made in blend, with the addition of herbs, citrus, dry flowers and other flavors, especially organic teas tend to be more trendy. Sheng teas are almost drank purely without additives, but with shou teas, it's becoming surprisingly common.

Some flavored shou teas draw inspiration from Traditional Chinese Medicine, which uses certain edible flowers (such as chrysanthemum), dried fruits and spices (such as ginger) for health benefits rather than for flavor. Others are flavored purely for flavor's sake.

With our third grade shu puerh tea, you’re given more chance to continue exploring this fascinating tea category beyond your imaginaton.