Must Old Tea Be Good? You've Been Deceived!
In today's tea market, aged tea is prevalent. However, the belief that 'older is always better' is a misconception. Whether new or aged tea is superior depends on several factors: the tenderness of the leaves and the degree of fermentation. For instance, fully fermented teas like black tea are best...
Tea News · Apr 22, 2026
Can Raw Pu-erh Tea and Ripe Pu-erh Tea Be Stored Together?
Raw Pu-erh tea and ripe Pu-erh tea, although both belonging to the Pu-erh category, are two distinct types of tea with different processing methods and characteristics. Raw tea is naturally aged without artificial fermentation, resulting in a more astringent and stimulating taste with lighter, yello...
Tea News · Apr 22, 2026
Falling in Love with the Taste of Aged Tea
Aged tea possesses a unique charm that evolves over time. If stored properly, it develops a richer, smoother flavor, while improper storage leads to spoilage. This article explores the aging potential of various teas: Oolong tea, when heavily roasted, matures into a robust brew with deep aroma; full...
Tea News · Apr 22, 2026
What is Yuqian Tea? Detailed Explanation of the Efficacy and Characteristics of Yuqian Tea
Yuqian Tea refers to tea leaves harvested before the Grain Rain solar term (around April 5th to 20th . While not as tender as Mingqian Tea (harvested before Qingming , the warmer pre-Grain Rain climate allows faster growth, resulting in leaves richer in internal compounds. This makes Yuqian Tea nota...
Tea News · Apr 22, 2026
Pu-erh Tea Paste
Pu-erh tea paste is a high-grade solid instant tea produced by processing and fermenting the large-leaf tea varieties native to Yunnan, then separating the fibrous material from the tea juice through a special method, and finally reprocessing the extracted tea juice. Its origins can be traced back t...
Tea News · Apr 22, 2026
The Longer Black Tea Steeps, the More Beneficial It Is for Health
Different countries have unique interpretations of the profound tea culture. A recent article in the American magazine "Prevention" cited research suggesting that the longer black tea steeps, the more beneficial it is for health, as extended steeping allows more health-promoting flavonoids to dissol...
Tea News · Apr 22, 2026
It's Not Poisonous! 3 Truths to 'Rehabilitate' Overnight Tea
This article debunks common myths about overnight tea, presenting three key scientific facts. First, tests show that nitrite levels in teas like Pu'er, chrysanthemum, and Longjing remain well below safety standards even after 12-24 hours, often lower than in plain water. Second, the color change fro...
Tea News · Apr 22, 2026
Get to Know These Oolong Teas to Avoid Confusion!
Oolong tea, also known as Qing tea, is a semi-fermented to fully fermented tea category with distinct Han Chinese characteristics in China. It is primarily produced in four regions: Northern Fujian, Southern Fujian, Taiwan, and Guangdong, each boasting unique aroma profiles. This article introduces...
Tea News · Apr 22, 2026
Do You Know the Five Key Points of Drinking Tea?
Tea drinking is an art with many nuances. This article outlines five essential considerations: first, brewing a good pot requires attention to tea leaves, water, temperature, time, and utensils. Second, tea is not suitable for everyone; individuals with certain health conditions like insomnia, heart...
Tea News · Apr 22, 2026
Which is better, pure material tea or blended tea?
Blending is a crucial process in the refinement of almost all teas, not just Pu'er tea. It involves mixing tea leaves from different origins, qualities, or different sieve grades from the same origin according to a specific formula. This technique balances strengths and weaknesses, highlights advant...
Tea News · Apr 22, 2026