Is there Alcohol in Pu erh tea?

Is there Alcohol in Pu erh tea?

Pu erh tea does not naturally contain alcohol. The fermentation processes used in the production of this tea do not lead to alcohol formation.

What is Pu erh tea?

Pu erh tea is a traditional Chinese tea known for its fermentation process. This process is unique and gives Pu erh its characteristic flavor and aroma.

Fermentation and alcohol

Although some beverages, such as beer and wine, obtain their alcohol content through fermentation,this is not the case with Pu erh tea. The fermentation process used in Pu erh tea aims to develop and change the flavor and aroma of the tea, but no alcohol is produced^[1].

Why the confusion?

Sometimes people can get confused because of the term "fermentation" because in many cultures it is associated with alcohol production. However, in the context of Pu erh tea, fermentation simply refers to a fermentation of the tea leaves in which no alcohol is released.

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Footnotes

1. Lavefve, L., Marasini, D., & Carbonero, F. (2019). Microbial Ecology of Fermented Vegetables and Non-Alcoholic Drinks and Current Knowledge on Their Impact on Human Health. Advances in food and nutrition research, 87, 147–185.