Experiencing the Tea Culture of Southern Fujian
People in Fujian love to drink tea, especially oolong tea. In Xiamen, the most famous tea is Anxi tea, with Tieguanyin being the top grade. Tieguanyin resembles green olives: slightly bitter at first, but gradually sweetens in the throat with endless charm. Locals call drinking tea 'brewing tea' (pa...
Tea News · May 21, 2026
Tea Knowledge: Water is the Soul of Tea
The text discusses the crucial role of water in tea brewing, emphasizing that water quality is as important as the tea leaves themselves. It describes the five ideal qualities of water for tea: lively, clear, light, sweet, and cool. It highlights famous springs in China, historical figures known for...
Tea News · May 21, 2026
Tea Recipes for Treating Colds
This document introduces several traditional Chinese tea recipes for treating colds, such as Bawei Tea, Tianzhong Tea, and Wushen Tea. Each recipe includes a list of herbal ingredients, preparation methods, and specific effects, such as dispelling wind-cold, relieving headaches, and reducing fever....
Tea News · May 21, 2026
Drinking black tea is the best for warming the stomach in winter: a detailed look at its health benefits
In winter, a warm cup of black tea not only warms the stomach but also has skincare benefits. Black tea helps boost metabolism and blood circulation, relieving fatigue. It also aids in removing excess salt and harmful substances from the body, promoting urination. Drinking black tea in winter can im...
Tea News · May 21, 2026
Chinese Tea Etiquette: Don't Be Rude While Drinking Tea!
Chinese people often host guests with tea. A seemingly simple cup of tea contains many nuances, from brewing to serving, tasting, and refilling. This article shares essential Chinese tea etiquette, teaching you the most traditional way to respect a cup of tea....
Tea News · May 21, 2026
Tea Knowledge | Black Tea Q&A
This article introduces basic knowledge about black tea in a Q&A format, covering the definition of black tea, its history and classifications, the characteristics of authentic Lapsang Souchong, the origin of Jin Jun Mei, the production and features of Yunnan black tea (Dianhong , and other famo...
Tea News · May 21, 2026
Are “Tea Insects” Good or Bad for Tea Itself?
Many people wonder whether small insects found on aged tea affect its quality. These are actually two types: small white “paper insects” that eat the packaging paper, and rare dark insects that feed on the tea leaves. Paper insects do not harm the tea itself, and can be removed by gently brushing th...
Tea News · May 21, 2026
Tea Amounts for Various Types of Tea
As the saying goes, good tea requires good water to brew. However, many people do not know that to brew good tea, one should first master the amount of tea leaves used. Only by controlling the amount of tea leaves can one better brew a cup or a pot of good tea. There is no uniform standard for the a...
Tea News · May 21, 2026
Rock Tea Brewing Methods You Definitely Don't Know
The author has long been accustomed to brewing rock tea, initially using a purple clay pot and white porcelain cups. Later, for convenience, they adopted a three-piece porcelain cup or a glass teapot with a stainless steel filter, suitable for office use. They believe that as long as the tea leaves...
Tea News · May 21, 2026
How Many Creative Ways to Drink Pu'er Tea Do You Know?
Chinese people have never limited tea drinking to plain consumption; instead, many complementary "ingredients" enhance both flavor and health benefits. Even Pu'er tea, a representative of "pure drinking," can be paired with various additions. For example, ripe Pu'er with honey is smooth and sweet, a...
Tea News · May 21, 2026