Tealyra - Ripe Pu'erh Tea - 5 Years Aged Loose Leaf - 100% Natural And Organic - Caffeine Level High - Lose Weight Tea - Aged Black Tea Pu Er - 220g (8-ounce) Teas have a large amount of antioxidants. A cup of tea is being hailed as an important weapon in the war against heart disease. Regular consumption cut the risk of developing clogged arteries by 51 percent. Catechins are already known to hamper the inflammatory process which leads to hardening of the arteries. They are also thought to help the body by mopping up harmful substances in the blood. Teas like Oolong and Pu-erh have been found to reduce cholesterol levels in the body. In a study done with animals, the animals that drank Pu-erh tea had less weight gain over time.