Tea Internal Components — Catechins
Catechins are the main components of tea polyphenols, accounting for 12%–18% of the dry matter of tea leaves and 70% of total polyphenols. The antioxidant property of tea is attributed to these polyphenols. The content of catechins directly affects tea quality, with high-quality green tea retaining...
Tea News · May 18, 2026
Warm Stomach Black Tea for Autumn and Winter—Lapsang Souchong
Lapsang Souchong is the world's earliest black tea, produced in the Tongmu Pass area of Xingcun Town, Wuyi Mountain, Fujian. It grows at an altitude of 1000–1500 meters, with a cool summer and warm winter, abundant rainfall, and fertile soil. Its unique flavor comes from a historical accident: durin...
Tea News · May 18, 2026
Drinking Oolong Tea and Dark Tea Can Relieve Dryness
In autumn and winter, the air gradually becomes dry, and the skin is prone to symptoms such as dryness, tightness, peeling, and even itching. Drinking Oolong tea and Dark tea can help moisturize and nourish the body, relieving skin discomfort caused by dryness....
Tea News · May 18, 2026
Nourishing Health | Frost Descent: What Tea to Drink?
During the Frost Descent season, the body is prone to colds due to seasonal changes. Drinking tea can significantly improve immunity, enhance metabolism, and promote skin health. This article recommends 12 tea options suitable for Frost Descent, including chrysanthemum and cassia seed tea, chrysanth...
Tea News · May 18, 2026
Old Tea as Medicine?
A Tibetan saying goes: 'Greasy meat cannot be digested without tea; the heat of barley cannot be relieved without tea.' For centuries, Tibetans have recognized Zang tea’s power to clear grease and heat toxins. Old tea, with its mellow aroma and strong 'tea qi,' is believed to promote smooth energy f...
Tea News · May 18, 2026
Several Types of Tea Should Not Be Drunk Daily, Tea Lovers Take Note!
Many people enjoy drinking health teas made with ingredients like hawthorn, goji berries, and chrysanthemums. However, not all such teas are suitable for daily consumption. For example, chrysanthemum and goji berry tea is cooling and may not suit those with a cold stomach, while longan and red date...
Tea News · May 18, 2026
Cold Brew Tea, Hot and Cold Are Different
Cold brew tea, made with room temperature or cold water and steeped for a long time, releases less of the bitter-tasting theine and caffeine, while sweet-tasting amino acids dissolve more easily. This makes the tea sweeter and less bitter. It also reduces stomach irritation and sleep disruption due...
Tea News · May 18, 2026
Dark Tea Nourishment Differs from Traditional 'Tea Nature'
Since ancient times, traditional Chinese medicine has used tea as medicine. Li Shizhen recorded in the Compendium of Materia Medica that tea has a bitter, sweet, and slightly cold nature. However, these assessments were based on raw tea, which differs significantly from dark tea, a fully fermented t...
Tea News · May 18, 2026
Not Everyone Knows the Correct Way to Drink Tea!
Drinking tea is a long-standing tradition in China, but not everyone knows the correct way to do it. The complete presentation of tea ceremony procedures is even rarer. Tea ceremony is a spiritual treasure left by our ancestors. By promoting it, we are doing something beautiful. The thirteen steps o...
Tea News · May 17, 2026
Never Use Your Hands to Pick Up Tea Leaves Directly
When serving tea at home, never pick up tea leaves with your hands, as this can damage the tea's dryness and introduce moisture and bacteria, accelerating spoilage. In tea ceremony tradition, dedicated tea spoons made of stainless steel, wood, or bamboo are recommended. After use, store the spoon in...
Tea News · May 17, 2026