Dark Tea, tasted on the palate, comprehended in the heart. Drinking dark tea is about health, culture, mood, and the insights of life.

Among all teas, I have a particular fondness for dark tea.

Green tea is like a well-balanced Landscape painting, reminiscent of the charming scenery of southern bridges and flowing streams, delightful though somewhat too delicate. On the other hand, dark tea exudes a subtle beauty, much like an elderly sage who has seen the world's trials and tribulations, rugged yet profound. The more you drink it, the more beautiful it becomes, possessing a weightiness that green tea lacks, leaving a faintly sweet aftertaste.

Some people drink dark tea merely to quench their thirst, almost guzzling it; others appreciate its elegance, performing the ritual of rinsing, brewing, and serving the tea, which brings them peace of mind; still others seek the transcendent experience, elevating themselves through the act; and some drink dark tea for health, finding liberation in every sip.

Drinking dark tea, from bitterness to sweetness.

My love for dark tea is beyond words. It mirrors life itself, undergoing fermentation over time. As the tea brews, its color evolves from yellow-green to golden, amber, tangerine, pomegranate red, ruby red, and finally burgundy, with each infusion becoming richer in flavor. The initial slight bitterness gives way to a swift return to sweetness, akin to the journey from hardship to contentment. Savoring dark tea alone is like relishing one's own life, experiencing the transformation from bitterness to sweetness – a truly wonderful feeling.

Drinking dark tea to quench thirst.

The Cup of dark tea in my hand, the taste on my tongue – don't overcomplicate it. Drink it in large or small sips, just to avoid drinking water without any flavor. Dark tea is a healthy daily beverage, and quenching thirst is its fundamental attribute.

Drinking dark tea for Health benefits.

“Tea as a beverage originated with the divine farmer Shennong and became known through Duke Zhou of Lu.” Enjoyed by both the refined and the common, suitable for young and old alike, drinking dark tea can soothe the mind and cleanse the soul, bringing a sense of ease and tranquility. It also helps clear the mind and is hailed as a “healthy beverage.” Due to its rich content of beneficial compounds, dark tea nourishes life. Drinking it for health is a widely held belief among enthusiasts.

That health, that contentment, those insights – they are all contained within a single cup of dark tea.