Several Habits That Regular Tea Drinkers Should Avoid
Drinking tea regularly offers many benefits, but some common habits among tea lovers can be harmful. Avoid drinking freshly made tea as it can irritate the stomach. Do not drink tea on an empty stomach to prevent dizziness. Refrain from drinking tea right after meals to avoid iron deficiency. Also,...
Tea News · Apr 26, 2026
On a Smoggy Day, Have a Homemade Cup of Water Chestnut White Tea!
On smoggy days, this article introduces a homemade tea remedy using water chestnuts and aged white tea, believed to soothe the lungs, reduce inflammation, and relieve coughs. It includes a step-by-step guide with tips for dealing with air pollution....
Tea News · Apr 26, 2026
The Simplest yet the Most Difficult: How to Brew a Perfect Cup of Pu'er Tea?
The brewing method for Pu'er tea is both the simplest and the most difficult. Different people using different techniques can greatly affect the tea's flavor. Only with the correct brewing method can the true character of Pu'er tea be fully expressed. This article introduces two common brewing tools...
Tea News · Apr 26, 2026
Four Key Elements to Brew a Good Cup of Tea
The chemical components in tea leaves are the material basis for the color, aroma, and taste of tea, and most of them can dissolve in water during brewing. To brew a good pot of tea, there are four main elements: tea-to-water ratio, water temperature, steeping time, and number of infusions. The amou...
Tea News · Apr 26, 2026
Basic Knowledge of Tea and Tea Appreciation
The article introduces 24 fundamental terms for tea tasting, covering aspects such as tea properties, quality, aroma, bitterness, astringency, aftertaste, saliva secretion, throat sensation, and aged character, which are essential for understanding and appreciating tea....
Tea News · Apr 26, 2026
Have You Noticed How to Brew Iron Cake Tea?
The difference between iron cake and loose cake tea mainly lies in the pressing method, which affects the density of the tea. Iron cake tea preserves aroma better and requires special brewing techniques. Key methods include "sealing" (keeping the lid on to retain heat and "venting" (opening the lid...
Tea News · Apr 26, 2026
What is the “Old Tea Heads” of Pu-erh Tea?
Old tea heads of Pu-erh are clumps formed during the pile fermentation process of ripe Pu-erh tea. When tea leaves secrete sticky fruit gum, some leaves stick together into lumps. After fermentation, these lumps that cannot be easily separated are picked out and called "old tea heads." Quality selec...
Tea News · Apr 26, 2026
Pregnant Women Drinking Chrysanthemum Tea: Multiple Health Benefits
Many pregnant women are very concerned about their diet during pregnancy, and whether they can drink chrysanthemum tea is a common question. In fact, it is safe and beneficial for pregnant women to drink chrysanthemum tea, offering benefits such as refreshing the mind, improving eyesight, moisturizi...
Tea News · Apr 26, 2026
The "Six Flavors and Two Characteristics" Identification Method for Ancient Tree Tea
Ancient tree tea is highly sought after in the Pu'er tea market, but many people mistakenly identify it based on leaf size and thickness. In fact, leaf size relates to the tea variety, not the tree's age. A more reliable method is the "Six Flavors and Two Characteristics" approach, which evaluates t...
Tea News · Apr 25, 2026
Four Practical Methods for Maintaining Tea Sets
For tea lovers, a common concern is how to maintain tea sets. The key lies in cleaning, as tea sets easily accumulate tea stains. This article introduces four practical maintenance methods: thoroughly cleaning the inside and outside of the pot, brewing tea frequently to allow the pot to absorb tea e...
Tea News · Apr 25, 2026