How Much Do You Know About Ripe Pu-erh Tea?
Ripe Pu-erh tea, a fermented tea, is often misunderstood as being too 'heating' for summer consumption. However, its nature is actually mild or warm, not hot. Whether it's suitable for summer depends on individual constitution and environment, especially with widespread air conditioning. Some initia...
Tea News · Apr 06, 2026
Never Drink Tea Again, Its 'Harm' Is Even Greater Than Drugs!
This article humorously warns against drinking tea by listing its 'dangers' in a satirical tone. It claims that once you start drinking tea, you'll find other beverages unpalatable, as tea is the only additive-free drink. You might stop gaining weight due to its fat-cutting properties, become obsess...
Tea News · Apr 06, 2026
Attention, Don't Drink These 10 Types of Tea!
Tea is a traditional beverage in China, enjoyed by many for its nutritional benefits and refreshing properties. However, for the sake of health, there are ten types of tea that should be avoided. These include spoiled tea, which contains harmful substances; the first brew, which may wash off contami...
Tea News · Apr 05, 2026
Tea is like first love, once you drink it, you can never go back
Have you ever wondered why the same tea tastes different each time you brew it? This article explains the key factors affecting tea flavor consistency. It highlights how weather conditions during processing, such as sunlight exposure and fermentation, influence the tea's aroma. Your environment and...
Tea News · Apr 05, 2026
Simple Identification Methods for Yixing Teapots
Yixing teapots, made from unique purple clay, become more lustrous with prolonged use due to the tea's nourishing effect during brewing. They exhibit excellent thermal shock resistance, allowing safe use on stoves or in microwaves without cracking. The material retains heat well, preventing scalding...
Tea News · Apr 05, 2026
Do You Know What Kind of Cup to Use for Drinking Tea?
Choosing the right cup is essential for tea drinking and health preservation. Different tea wares, such as pottery, porcelain, glass, and purple clay, are suited for various types of tea. Pottery teaware, like the famous Yixing purple clay teapot, is ideal for semi-fermented teas like Oolong and Tie...
Tea News · Apr 05, 2026
How Much Do You Know About Tea Language
Chinese tea culture is profound and carries its own unique 'tea language'—a set of unspoken rules and etiquette observed during tea serving and drinking. Key principles include: never fill a teacup to the brim, as hot tea may scald the guest; serve tea in order of seniority and guest-first priority;...
Tea News · Apr 05, 2026
Do You Know About the Bitterness and Sweet Moistness of Tea?
Tea's characteristic bitterness and astringency come from compounds like caffeine and catechins (tea tannins . However, these initial sensations transform, leading to the prized experiences of sweetness (回甘 and saliva-inducing freshness (生津 . This transformation is key to tea's appeal. The interact...
Tea News · Apr 05, 2026
Step-by-Step Guide to Brewing a Perfect Cup of Tea
On a winter afternoon, brewing a hot cup of tea brings warmth and tranquility. While selecting high-quality tea leaves is essential, factors such as water quality, temperature, utensils, steeping time, and tea-to-water ratio all significantly influence the color, aroma, and flavor of the tea. Resear...
Tea News · Apr 05, 2026
Boiling Tea is More Anti-Cancer Than Steeping
British scientists have discovered that boiling tea in a pot, compared to steeping it in boiling water, allows tea leaves to release more anti-cancer substances, resulting in better anti-cancer effects. Research indicates that boiling tea leaves in a pot for five minutes maximizes the concentration...
Tea News · Apr 05, 2026