Xiao Chen on Tea: The Emperor's New Clothes - Tea Qi
Xiao Chen, a tea enthusiast from Shanghai, began learning tea art at eight and tea evaluation in his youth. He frequently visits major tea markets and shares his reflections in 'Tea Words Observing the World.' He argues that discussing tea must first be grounded in proper principles to truly appreci...
Tea News · Dec 07, 2025
Illustrated Guide: Common Shapes of Yixing Teapots
This guide introduces the most common and classical shapes of Yixing teapots, helping enthusiasts identify the names of various designs they encounter. It features a comprehensive visual catalog of iconic styles, from the rounded and feminine 'Xi Shi' to the angular and scholarly 'Shi Piao', and fro...
Tea News · Dec 06, 2025
Storage Methods for Several Types of Tea
This article introduces specific storage methods for four types of tea: green tea, Tieguanyin, Pu-erh tea, and Rock tea. For green tea, the key is to keep moisture content below 6% and relative humidity under 60%, using traditional lime jars or modern refrigerator storage with proper sealing. Tiegua...
Tea News · Dec 06, 2025
Why Use Different Tea Sets for Different Teas
The choice of tea set significantly impacts the tea-drinking experience. Different teas have unique characteristics that are best highlighted by specific utensils. For delicate green and white teas made from buds, glass cups are ideal for appreciating their visual beauty and producing a fresh, sweet...
Tea News · Dec 06, 2025
The Production Process of China's Six Major Tea Categories
This article introduces the fundamental production processes that distinguish China's six major tea categories. It explains key procedures such as withering, which allows oxidation through catechins and enzymes; fixation (kill-green , which halts fermentation by deactivating enzymes; rolling, which...
Tea News · Dec 06, 2025
One Picture to Understand What Kind of Clay Your Zisha Teapot Is Made Of
This guide provides a visual reference to help beginners identify the clay material used in their Zisha (purple clay teapots. It features several illustrative images showing different clay types, textures, and colors commonly found in these traditional Chinese teapots. The content emphasizes that t...
Tea News · Dec 06, 2025
A Chart Tells You the Classification of Chinese Tea - Upgraded Version
This upgraded chart provides a clear and systematic overview of the classification of Chinese tea. It visually organizes the diverse world of Chinese teas into major categories, helping both enthusiasts and newcomers understand the distinctions. The chart likely details categories such as Green Tea,...
Tea News · Dec 06, 2025
Comprehensive Guide to Chinese Black Tea
Chinese black tea, originating from Wuyishan, Fujian, is broadly categorized into three main types: Souchong, Gongfu Black Tea, and Broken Black Tea. Souchong includes varieties like Lapsang Souchong and its derivative, Junmei. Gongfu Black Tea encompasses famous types such as Fujian (Min Gongfu, K...
Tea News · Dec 06, 2025
Tea: Strong is Not Rich, Light is Not Thin
This article explores the nuanced concepts of 'thickness' versus 'strength' and 'thinness' versus 'lightness' in tea appreciation. It clarifies that 'thickness' refers to a rich, multi-layered complexity of flavors inherent to high-quality tea leaves, while 'strength' merely indicates the intensity...
Tea News · Dec 06, 2025
Seven Important Stages of Pu-erh Tea Transformation
Pu-erh tea, known as a 'drinkable antique,' is celebrated for its unique characteristic of improving with age. Its transformation involves seven key stages, from new tea (1-3 years to ancient tea (over 100 years . During this process, the tea soup color evolves from yellow-green to deep wine-red, a...
Tea News · Dec 06, 2025