@凡间茶语:Now that spring tea picking has begun, tea friends actually don't need to travel thousands of miles to rush to the tea mountains. This is not only a waste of resources but also a physical exertion. You just need to focus on your own work; relaxation and leisure are prerequisites for enjoying good tea. Because good tea speaks for itself. Why follow every detail and understand everything? What are tea masters for then? Tea is not homework or a constraint, nor is it the exclusive domain of those who "understand" it!

The wonder of enjoying tea can only be experienced by oneself
@安溪邻家茶农小站:Tea leaves made from the first buds sprouted by Iron Goddess (Tieguanyin) tea bushes after overwintering are called spring tea. With moderate spring temperatures, ample rainfall, and the tea bushes having rested and recuperated over half a year of winter, spring tea buds are plump, emerald green in color, soft in texture, and rich in vitamins, especially amino acids. This not only gives spring tea a lively flavor but also a pleasant aroma and significant health benefits.

Good tea, good water, good times
@茶贵人:Good tea matches a good pot, good flowers match a good vase, and a beauty naturally matches a talented scholar. But sometimes, imperfection is a kind of beauty, and spontaneity can be more pleasing. Drinking some useless tea, reading some useless books, doing some useless things, and spending some useless time are all ways to give one's life an unknown possibility beyond all that is known.

The etiquette of serving tea to guests
@纪连海:The etiquette of serving tea to guests. When pouring tea, first lift the pot and move it counterclockwise along the rim of the tea tray. The purpose is to wipe off water droplets from the bottom of the pot, commonly known as "Guan Gong patrols the city." Pay attention to the direction when moving the pot. When welcoming guests to drink tea with the right hand holding the pot, move counterclockwise; when seeing guests off, move clockwise. If holding the pot with the left hand, do the opposite. When pouring tea for elders, keep a hand on the lid; for peers, hold the body of the pot; for juniors, support the bottom of the pot.

New tea is good, but don't overindulge
@岩茶村长--想喝正岩Big Red Robe (Dahongpao)请进来:【Tea friends with stomach issues - avoid new tea in May】New tea is drunk for its freshness, crispness, and sweetness. However, due to short fermentation time and light roasting, some are even just partially processed, their internal components are not fully oxidized, which can overly irritate and harm the stomachs of those with stomach problems. You can taste some aged teas, such as aged Shui Xian, aged Rou Gui, etc. The elements that settle in aged tea are mostly stable essences, which give aged tea soup such a rich and profound character.


What is "Tea Energy" (Cha Qi)?
@吴裕泰中国:【What exactly is "Tea Energy"?】When people say "strong tea energy," it can generally be understood from these aspects: 1. Very strong tea aroma; 2. Refers to very concentrated tea soup; 3. The tea leaves are rich in substance, resulting in a strong taste; 4. The components in the tea leaves are heavy, making the tea soup bitter and astringent; 5. The body feels the tea energy circulating within and along the meridians. If it reaches a certain intensity, it can cause pores to open and induce slight sweating, becoming a clear flow that spreads throughout the body. Have you ever drunk tea with "strong tea energy"?

Knowing and understanding tea
@合和昌茶业:Theanine is the amino acid with the highest content in tea leaves, accounting for more than 50% of the total free amino acids. It is easily soluble in water, has a sweet and umami taste, and is a main component of tea flavor. Scientifically confirmed, theanine can promote the secretion of a substance called "dopamine" in the brain's central system. Dopamine is closely related to a person's emotional state; it can make people feel happy and joyful. With tea as a companion, happiness is always present!
@凡间茶语:The three realms of tea aroma. First infusion: floating aroma - you can smell it but not taste it; it smells like tea but tastes like water. Second infusion: contained aroma - the smell is faint, but upon entering the mouth, it becomes clear and distinct, full and rich, fleeting past the cheeks. Its fragrance lingers between the lips, teeth, and throat, with a strong and lasting aftertaste. Third infusion: no aroma - true water has no fragrance, but it's not truly absent. It's the realm where aroma and water are inseparable; aroma is water, water is aroma. Wherever the water goes, the aroma follows. The lingering fragrance does not fade even after the tea session ends.

Pause, savor a cup of tea, enjoy a moment of life
@凡间茶语:On the path of life, there's no need to burden oneself too much. Listen lightly to the wind, and you will walk more easily. Falling is not terrible; what's important is being able to get up where you fell. Don't just ask about the spring flowers, only seek to face life happily. Often, living is not just about material things but more about a state of mind. Calm your heart and, amidst the mist of tea, contemplate the subtlety of life.
@岩茶村长--想喝正岩大红袍请进来:[Tea Sharing] Loving tea means loving the feeling of drinking tea, loving oneself in the moment of drinking tea. I like watching the mist rise from a cup of hot tea, smelling its faint fragrance, and the moment of peace when the teacup touches the lips. When troubled, tea can calm one down. Once calm, people become more rational, and with rationality, the perspective on problems becomes more three-dimensional. Do you feel the same?
@龙润茶健康生活方式:Tea does not attract people because she lacks the intensity of wine or the richness of coffee; she simply waits plainly for those who are attentive to appreciate her. We appreciate tea because we love tea. Only by loving tea can we taste its lingering flavor, its醇厚 within the astringency, its fragrance within the lightness. Those who don't understand tea taste its bitterness; those who understand tea taste its refreshing aroma, which refreshes the heart and mind.

Note: Text and images are excerpted from Sina Weibo, representing only the authors' views.