Water is the Spirit of Tea, Water is the Body of Tea
The passage emphasizes the paramount importance of water in brewing tea, drawing wisdom from ancient Chinese scholars who regarded water as the 'spirit' and 'body' of tea. It outlines key criteria for evaluating water: clarity (clear and colorless , lightness (soft water , sweetness (a pleasant tast...
Tea News · Jan 16, 2026
How Many Grams of Tea Should You Drink Daily for Optimal Health?
Drinking tea in moderation offers significant health benefits, including potential cancer prevention and weight management. Scientific research suggests that consuming about 10 grams of tea leaves per day is optimal for health, typically divided into three to four cups with 3 grams per serving. Exce...
Tea News · Jan 16, 2026
Two Situations of Post-fermentation in Pu-erh Tea
Pu-erh tea undergoes post-fermentation through two primary processes. The first involves a combination of automatic oxidation and enzymatic oxidation, which occurs in a 'dry storage' environment with low humidity, preserving the tea's original character and resulting in a vibrant appearance and rich...
Tea News · Jan 16, 2026
The Sweetness and Aged Aroma of Pu-erh Tea
Pu-erh tea is renowned for its distinctive sweetness and aged aroma. The sweetness refers to a pronounced sweet aftertaste upon sipping, stimulating continuous salivation on the tongue, cheeks, and beneath the tongue. This results from the fermentation process, where large carbohydrate molecules bre...
Tea News · Jan 16, 2026
Tea Can Purify the Blood
A healthy person maintains a blood pH between 7.2 and 7.4, which is slightly alkaline. Excessive intake of acidic foods can shift blood pH to acidic, disrupting metabolism and leading to various health issues. Maintaining slightly alkaline blood is crucial for health. Modern diets often emphasize ac...
Tea News · Jan 16, 2026
White Tea Has Many Wonderful Uses in Daily Life
White tea is a refreshing and versatile beverage with a clean, sweet aftertaste and unique honeyed aroma. It offers numerous practical benefits in everyday situations. Known for its anti-inflammatory and fever-reducing properties, it can help with sore throats and internal heat. Its low free radical...
Tea News · Jan 15, 2026
What kind of tea is Jin Jun Mei?
Jin Jun Mei is a premium variety of authentic Lapsang Souchong black tea, belonging to the black tea category. Its production process partially follows traditional Lapsang Souchong methods. During withering, the tea leaves turn from bright green to dark green, indicating maturity. Fermentation is th...
Tea News · Jan 15, 2026
Origin of Jasmine Tea
Heng County in Guangxi is China's largest jasmine production base, honored as the 'Hometown of Chinese Jasmine.' With a cultivation history of six to seven centuries, the region's subtropical monsoon climate provides abundant rainfall and sunlight, along with organically rich soil, creating ideal co...
Tea News · Jan 15, 2026
Winter Melon Tea, a Refreshing Summer Drink
Winter Melon Tea is a traditional summer beverage with a long history, particularly popular in Taiwan. Made by slowly simmering winter melon and brown sugar into a concentrated syrup, it is considered one of Taiwan's three classic chilled drinks, alongside sugarcane juice and herbal tea. The drink i...
Tea News · Jan 15, 2026
Don't Treat Herbal Tea as a Beverage in Summer
In summer, many people drink herbal tea to relieve heat, which feels refreshing. However, it is important to note that herbal tea should not be consumed as a regular beverage. Especially for individuals with yang deficiency or weak spleen and stomach, caution is advised when drinking herbal tea. Thi...
Tea News · Jan 15, 2026