Can You Stir the Tea Leaves When Brewing Pu-erh Tea?
When brewing Pu-erh tea, it is generally advised not to stir the tea leaves after several infusions. Although one might think that turning the leaves could make the tea more durable, in reality, stirring the leaves affects the quality of the tea soup. It can cause the tea soup to become turbid and i...
Tea News · Aug 30, 2025
Waiter, a bowl of tea-soaked rice please
Tea-soaked rice, a dish with a long history documented as far back as the Six Dynasties period, is famously mentioned in 'Dream of the Red Chamber' where Jia Baoyu eagerly consumes it. While its taste is subjective, it offers versatile flavors by combining tea broth with various ingredients like fre...
Tea News · Aug 30, 2025
What to Do When Stored Pu-erh Tea Gets Moldy?
Pu-erh tea must be stored in a well-ventilated and dry place. Improper storage can lead to mold growth. If your tea develops mold, it is crucial not to sun-dry it like a blanket. For severe mold, discard the tea. For salvageable cases, gently wipe the mold off with a slightly damp cloth for raw Pu-e...
Tea News · Aug 30, 2025
I've Found So Many Reasons for You, Whether to Drink or Not Is Up to You
As winter approaches, drinking hot tea becomes essential for warming the stomach and protecting the heart. While red tea is commonly recommended, black tea is also one of the most suitable teas for the cold season. Black tea is a post-fermented tea with unique processing that involves microbial acti...
Tea News · Aug 30, 2025
12 Key Terms You Must Know About Wuyi Rock Tea
Wuyi Rock Tea is a special type of Oolong Tea known for its high fermentation level and full-fire charcoal roasting, often referred to as the 'ripe aroma type.' Appreciating it requires careful tasting and frequent practice to truly understand its essence. The tea is characterized by a thick, smooth...
Tea News · Aug 29, 2025
Help family members see, how should hypertensive patients drink tea?
Hypertension is a cardiovascular disease that is difficult to cure, and its danger varies depending on the individual's constitution. However, once affected, symptoms such as headache, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, memory loss, limb numbness, increased nocturia, palpitations, chest tightness,...
Tea News · Aug 29, 2025
Dong Yue from Nanming Jiaren: How to Taste Raw Pu-erh Tea?
Tasting raw Pu-erh tea is a meticulous process that requires tranquility and focus. This article by tea expert Dong Yue guides enthusiasts through appreciating its key characteristics: aroma, sweetness, bitterness, astringency, returning sweetness, throat sensation, and smoothness. It emphasizes the...
Tea News · Aug 29, 2025
The Various Manifestations of Pu-erh Tea's Post-Fermentation: The Secret Behind the Health Benefits of Drinking Pu-erh!
Pu-erh tea undergoes a complex post-fermentation process driven by various fungi like Aspergillus niger, Rhizopus, and Mucor, which thrive on the tea leaves under specific temperature and humidity conditions. This process, which can continue for years or even decades, enhances the tea's flavor and q...
Tea News · Aug 29, 2025
Efficacy and Function of Honeysuckle Flower Tea: Can Treat Chronic Pharyngitis
Honeysuckle Flower Tea, sweet in taste and cold in nature, possesses the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, and dispersing wind heat. It can treat conditions such as summer heat syndrome, dysentery, influenza, boils and abscesses, acute and chronic tonsillitis, and periodontitis. A blend of hone...
Tea News · Aug 29, 2025
What Tea is Good to Drink in Winter? A Guide to Tea Drinking for Health in Winter
Winter is an ideal season for tea drinking to promote health. Different types of tea offer unique benefits. Black tea, fully fermented, is warm in nature, aids in warming the stomach and is particularly suitable for those with a cold constitution or the elderly. Green tea, being cool, helps reduce i...
Tea News · Aug 29, 2025