Why Do Some People Say New Tea Is Not Resistant to Brewing?
When tasting tea, key factors include flavor, aroma, and brew resistance. Some tea enthusiasts notice that while new tea may be fragrant and flavorful, it often lacks longevity in brewing. This phenomenon is particularly observed when comparing loose raw tea and compressed tea cakes. The transformat...
Tea News · Nov 16, 2025
Directory of Modern Chinese Famous Teas: Fujian Famous Teas
Fujian Province is renowned for its diverse and high-quality teas, including several famous varieties. The region produces exceptional Oolong teas such as Wuyi Rock Tea (including Shuixian, Da Hong Pao, and Rougui from Chong'an Wuyi Mountain, and Tieguanyin and Huangjingui from Anxi. Fujian is also...
Tea News · Nov 16, 2025
I'll Tell You What Tea to Drink During the Chinese New Year
During the Spring Festival, irregular lifestyles and overeating can easily lead to physical discomfort. From a health perspective, drinking tea can effectively promote metabolism, remove grease and oiliness, detoxify the body, and maintain health. Recommended teas include Pu'er tea (warms stomach, l...
Tea News · Nov 16, 2025
How to Handle and Brew Tea That Has Been Stored for a Long Time?
Tea that has been stored for a period undergoes changes, potentially developing a stale flavor or even mold. First, check for mold by inspecting the leaves visually and by scent; discard if moldy. If the tea has only developed an off-flavor, adjust brewing methods: use boiling water for the first lo...
Tea News · Nov 16, 2025
Identifying the Three Aromas of Tea
Tea aromas can be classified into three main categories based on their origin: varietal aroma, processing aroma, and storage aroma. Varietal aroma refers to the distinctive fragrance inherent to specific tea varieties, such as the cinnamon scent of Wuyi Rougui. Processing aroma develops during manuf...
Tea News · Nov 16, 2025
The Benefits of Tea
Tea is one of the world's three major beverages, known as the 'Emperor of Eastern Beverages'. Analysis shows that tea contains over 400 components including caffeine, tannin, tea polyphenols, proteins, carbohydrates, free amino acids, chlorophyll, carotene, essential oils, enzymes, and various vitam...
Tea News · Nov 15, 2025
Do You Know All Eight Functions of Green Tea?
Green tea is a precious and noble beverage that represents spiritual enjoyment, an aesthetic and artistic activity, and a method of self-cultivation. As the national drink of the Chinese nation, tea originated from Shennong, became known during Duke Zhou of Lu's era, flourished in the Tang Dynasty,...
Tea News · Nov 15, 2025
Double Ninth Festival - Drinking Chrysanthemum Tea
The Double Ninth Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, features the cherished custom of drinking chrysanthemum tea and wine. Chrysanthemums, symbolizing vitality and longevity, have been celebrated since ancient times. Historical records from the Han and Wei dynasties detail the brewing of chrys...
Tea News · Nov 15, 2025
Buying Tea: Taste is the Key!
When purchasing tea, ordinary tea enthusiasts should trust their own palate above all else, rather than being swayed by so-called 'vintage'. Regardless of the year, a tea can only become excellent under suitable conditions, paired with appropriate tea base and proper transformation. If a tea tastes...
Tea News · Nov 15, 2025
How to Brew Longjing Without Destroying Its Nutrients
Longjing tea is renowned for its four unique characteristics: vibrant green color, rich aroma, sweet taste, and beautiful flat shape. To fully appreciate high-quality Longjing, it's essential to select and brew it properly. When brewing, use glass cups and water at approximately 85°C with a tea-to-w...
Tea News · Nov 15, 2025