The 4 Look-For's and 6 Look-Out-For's of Inferior Pu-erh Tea
Pu-erh tea, with a history of thousands of years in Yunnan, has only recently gained widespread attention. Its unique flavor and health benefits align with modern wellness trends, driving popularity. However, the market remains immature, with few experts capable of authentic assessment. Driven by pr...
Tea News · Dec 05, 2025
The Past and Present of Pu-erh Tea
Hong Kong's traditional tea storage techniques have played a pivotal role in preserving and aging Pu-erh tea, particularly through its distinctive 'wet storage' (地仓 methods. These warehouses utilize natural humidity and controlled environments to accelerate tea transformation, developing unique age...
Tea News · Dec 05, 2025
Fuding White Tea Improves with Age
Fuding White Tea, represented by varieties like Baihao Yinzhen, is harvested in early spring and is rich in nutrients such as free amino acids and antioxidants like tea polyphenols. Its unique processing involves natural withering and drying without fermentation or heating, preserving active enzymes...
Tea News · Dec 05, 2025
Pu-erh Tea Knowledge: Where Does the 'Camphor Aroma' Come From?
The article critically examines the popular belief, notably promoted by Deng Shihai in his book 'Pu-erh Tea', that the prized 'camphor aroma' in aged Pu-erh tea originates from tea trees growing intermingled with camphor trees, their roots intertwined. The author argues this theory is flawed from mu...
Tea News · Dec 05, 2025
The Green of Tea: Among the Five Colors of Tea Fragrance
Green tea represents the largest family within the tea world, ranging from extremely precious varieties like West Lake Longjing, Lushan Yunwu, Taihu Biluochun, and Liuan Guapian, to very ordinary, unnamed types. Its processing involves simple steps like deactivation, rolling, and drying without ferm...
Tea News · Dec 05, 2025
Tasting Pu-erh Tea is Like Tasting the Flavors of Life - Understanding the Three Charms of Pu-erh Tea
True tea tasting is not merely about the mouth or tongue, but about the heart and soul. It is a profound art of appreciation where one savors the tea while the tea, in turn, reflects the taster. Understanding Pu-erh tea involves grasping its three essential charms: Chen Yun (Aged Charm , Shen Yun (S...
Tea News · Dec 05, 2025
How much do you know about dark tea?
Dark tea, named for its black appearance, is one of the six major tea categories and a fully fermented tea. Its main production areas include Sichuan, Yunnan, Hubei, and Hunan. Made from relatively coarse and old leaves, it is the primary raw material for compressed teas. The production process gene...
Tea News · Dec 05, 2025
Savoring the World's Four Major Black Teas
The article explores the origins of tea and black tea, tracing its discovery to Shennong in ancient China and its formal documentation in Lu Yu's 'The Classic of Tea' during the Tang Dynasty. It highlights the development of black tea, from its early mentions in the Ming Dynasty to the evolution of...
Tea News · Dec 03, 2025
Differences in Production Processes between Pu-erh Tea and Dark Tea
Pu-erh tea and dark tea are distinct concepts. Pu-erh tea refers specifically to one type of tea, classified under the broader category of dark tea, which is one of China's six major tea classes. Although Pu-erh is considered a dark tea, there are notable differences in their production methods. Som...
Tea News · Dec 03, 2025
Is the Bitterness and Astringency of Pu-erh Tea Considered 'Powerful'?
This article clarifies a common misconception about Pu-erh tea, explaining that its quality is not defined by bitterness, astringency, or a 'powerful' profile alone. It highlights how Yunnan's diverse climate creates unique 'mountain flavors' across different tea regions. The piece distinguishes bet...
Tea News · Dec 03, 2025