Introduction to Tea Polyphenols
Tea polyphenols are a general term for compounds in tea including catechins, acetone compounds, phenolic acids, and anthocyanins. Also known as tea tannins, they are easily soluble in water and ethanol with a bitter taste. Extracted from teas like Fuding White Tea, they appear as brownish-yellow or...
Tea News · Nov 17, 2025
Mother Tree Da Hong Pao
The Mother Tree Da Hong Pao consists of six tea trees located on the cliff of Tianxin Rock in Jiulongke. These trees are divided into three distinct strains due to natural hybridization within the Wuyi Caicha population. Trees 3 and 4 mature early with small, long leaves and obvious rock rhythm; tre...
Tea News · Nov 17, 2025
The Spirit of Pu-erh Tea
Among China's hundreds of teas, Pu-erh tea stands as the most capable inheritor and representative of traditional Chinese tea culture. Pu-erh tea embodies warmth and nobility in character, while its tasting experience is profound and elegant. Through aging, Pu-erh becomes increasingly fragrant, poss...
Tea News · Nov 17, 2025
Pu-erh Tea Collection (Part 2)
This article discusses the standards for high-quality Pu-erh tea collection. Not all Pu-erh teas gain value with age - only those with proper raw materials and craftsmanship. Key factors include: 1 Production process - naturally fermented raw Pu-erh has higher collection value than artificially fer...
Tea News · Nov 17, 2025
Pu-erh Tea Collection (3): Know the Tea by Knowing the People
Pu-erh tea cake collection is characterized by circulation within insider circles far exceeding that in auction markets. Without firsthand experience in selecting teas or expert guidance, one should be cautious of fraud. Five major pitfalls in tea cake collection include: the origin trap where famou...
Tea News · Nov 17, 2025
Sun-drying, Oven-drying, and Pan-firing
Sun-drying, oven-drying, and pan-firing are all classified as green teas in traditional tea categorization, sharing the same initial processing steps: fresh leaves, fixation, rolling, and drying. However, their technical requirements differ significantly, resulting in distinct quality characteristic...
Tea News · Nov 17, 2025
The Increasingly Perfect Anhua Dark Tea
Anhua Dark Tea, a geographical indication product from Hunan's Anhua county, is gaining prominence for its unique qualities. Produced using specific regional raw materials and traditional processing techniques, its signature series includes 'Three Tips, Three Bricks, and One Thousand Taels.' The tea...
Tea News · Nov 17, 2025
How to Select Yunnan Large-Leaf Sun-Dried Green Tea
When purchasing Yunnan large-leaf sun-dried green tea, focus on seasonal variations (spring tea is best, especially pre-Grain Rain , growing conditions (optimal at 1,200-1,800m altitude with southeast slopes , and rolling quality (firm, rounded dark strips indicate proper cell breakdown for full fla...
Tea News · Nov 17, 2025
The Commercial Value of Da Hong Pao
Da Hong Pao is a premium oolong tea from Wuyi Mountain, celebrated as the 'King of Tea' and recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage. Its exceptional quality stems from Wuyi's unique terroir and traditional processing techniques. Historically served as tribute tea to emperors, Da Hong P...
Tea News · Nov 16, 2025
How much do you know about Pu'er tea?
Pu'er tea is a unique Chinese tea made from Yunnan's large-leaf tea varieties. It has specific grading systems with 4-digit codes indicating recipe year, leaf grade, and factory. Harvested in spring, summer, and autumn, with spring tea and 'valley flower' autumn tea being the finest quality. Proper...
Tea News · Nov 16, 2025