Collector's Mindset in Storing Pu-erh Tea
For tea enthusiasts, collecting aged tea is not only about savoring its vintage flavor but also a cultural and spiritual enjoyment. Tea culture has never been solely about pursuing gustatory pleasure; the integration of humans and tea allows us to personally experience a spiritual communion with nat...
Tea News · Dec 02, 2025
Laowu Mountain: An Ancient Tea Mountain Facing Xigui Across the River
Laowu Mountain, located in Zhenyuan County, is a notable branch of the Wuliang Mountains and one of Pu'er City's 26 famous ancient tea mountains. With an altitude of 1700-2200 meters, it boasts a rich history of tea cultivation dating back to the Tang Dynasty, over a thousand years ago. The mountain...
Tea News · Dec 01, 2025
Pu'er Tea Investment Analysis: The Biggest Negative at Year-End
As the year ends, the Pu'er tea market is unusually active with merchants prepaying for next year's spring harvest at 30%+ higher prices. This analysis warns such speculation violates Pu'er's core value of improving with age. Using Old Ban Zhang as an example, if raw tea hits 8,000 RMB/kg, new cakes...
Tea News · Dec 01, 2025
Pu'er Collection: The "Four Realms" of Tea Storage
This article explores the four philosophical realms of Pu'er tea storage. The first realm is 'Unintentional' - where tea is stored casually yet develops unique characteristics. The second is 'Deliberate' - involving controlled storage techniques while maintaining balance. The third realm is 'Seclusi...
Tea News · Dec 01, 2025
Nine Essential Tips for Drinking Tea
This article outlines nine fundamental guidelines for tea consumption. It covers optimal brewing times, explaining that most teas should be steeped 3 times maximum, with nutrients largely extracted in the first infusion. Seasonal tea drinking recommendations are provided: flower tea in spring, green...
Tea News · Dec 01, 2025
Pu'er Investment: A Rational Look at 'Sky-High Price Tea'
The year 2013 witnessed unprecedented chaos in the Pu'er tea market, marked by speculative trading and the emergence of outrageously priced ancient tree teas. This phenomenon reflects fundamental imbalances within the Pu'er investment landscape. So-called 'sky-high price tea' emphasizes cost over qu...
Tea News · Dec 01, 2025
China Tea Marketing Association Predicts Tea Industry Situation for 2014
According to China Tea Marketing Association statistics, China's tea industry in 2014 shows continued growth in overall production with significant quality improvements. Total output is expected to reach approximately 1.95 million tons, an 8% increase year-on-year. However, the industry faces challe...
Tea News · Dec 01, 2025
China is the Hometown of Tea: What are the Shapes of Tea Leaves?
China, the birthplace of tea, boasts a profound tea culture with diverse tea categories and numerous famous, high-quality varieties. Tea leaves exhibit a remarkable array of shapes, each with elegant and distinctive names. These shapes include long strips, tightly curled strips, flat and straight ne...
Tea News · Dec 01, 2025
You Can Tell the Six Major Tea Types at a Glance!
This guide simplifies identifying the six major tea types: green, yellow, oolong, white, black, and dark tea. Classification depends on processing techniques, especially fermentation level and whether/when 'killing the green' (halting oxidation occurs. For quick identification: observe shape (bud,...
Tea News · Dec 01, 2025
The Eight Essentials of Brewing Tea
The Eight Essentials of Brewing Tea outline the fundamental principles for mastering the art of tea preparation. These guidelines emphasize physical posture, mental focus, and the technical aspects of brewing. Key points include maintaining an upright posture to ensure smooth breathing, using still...
Tea News · Dec 01, 2025