Tea For HealthPu-Erh tea, which is a type of black tea fermented by traditional methods in China, is highly respected especially from a medical point of view. This tea is thought to lower cholesterol, accelerate fat dissolution and contribute to blood flow. Pu-erh tea can be stored for long years in small blocks by pressing it into special molds.INFO: Pu-Erh tea takes its name from a Chinese folk tale. According to the stories, the tea is also known by this name when the Chinese peasants who keep the best leaves in their pants while collecting tea are known as 'Pu-Erh' which means 'inside the pants' over time.