Differences Between New and Aged White Tea
New and aged white tea differ significantly in storage time, appearance, aroma, taste, and health benefits. Generally, white tea has a shelf life of about two years, but aged white tea can be stored for 10 to 20 years, during which its flavor becomes richer and more fragrant. In terms of appearance,...
Tea News · Feb 10, 2026
High Alert for Misconceptions in Collecting Pu-erh Tea
Collecting Pu-erh tea involves several common misconceptions that require vigilance. Many mistakenly believe that older teas are always better, that collecting aged tea guarantees high profits, or that mold indicates quality. In reality, authentic teas aged over 20 years are rare, and excessive agin...
Tea News · Feb 10, 2026
What Exactly Is Being Fermented in Tea?
From the historical development of the six basic tea categories, China is the homeland and origin of tea, and also the earliest creator of various tea types with 'different degrees of fermentation.' As early as before 1600 AD, Chinese ancestors mastered the methods of fermenting tea, though they mig...
Tea News · Feb 10, 2026
Some Thoughts on "Aged Tea"
With the development of the social economy and the improvement of living standards, people are increasingly focusing on healthy diets and cultural life. Tea, known for its numerous health benefits, is gaining popularity for both consumption and collection. In recent years, a trend of appreciating ag...
Tea News · Feb 10, 2026
Three Commonly Drunk Teas in Summer
Summer is a great season for outings, but a little carelessness can lead to the body being affected by summer heat, resulting in heatstroke. Preventing and dealing with the heat and its effects is actually quite simple—it can be done through daily diet. Below, Zhongshe Net introduces three types of...
Tea News · Feb 10, 2026
People with Poor Digestion Can Drink Honey as Tea
In recent popular Korean dramas, characters frequently suggest drinking honey water for various ailments. Similarly, in real life, many people with digestive issues or chronic constipation enjoy drinking honey water as a substitute for tea. According to Cai Meiqin, director of the Nutrition Departme...
Tea News · Feb 09, 2026
Black Tea Quality Identification
This article provides a comprehensive guide to identifying the quality of different types of black tea, primarily categorized into Gongfu Black Tea, Souchong Black Tea, and Broken Black Tea. For Gongfu Black Tea, quality is assessed through five key aspects: appearance (tight, fine, and even strips ...
Tea News · Feb 09, 2026
Introduction to Oolong Tea
Oolong tea, also known as green tea, is a traditional Chinese tea with a history of over a thousand years. It originated in Fujian Province and is now mainly produced in Fujian, Guangdong, and Taiwan. Oolong tea can be categorized into four aroma types: delicate floral-fruity, floral-fruity, aged-fi...
Tea News · Feb 09, 2026
What is Pu'er Lao Cha Tou?
Pu'er Lao Cha Tou refers to naturally formed clumps of tea leaves that occur during the fermentation process of ripe Pu'er tea. Due to the high pectin content in the tea leaves, they become sticky and curl or clump together during the 'wo dui' (wet piling fermentation. These clumps are then separat...
Tea News · Feb 09, 2026
Anxi Tieguanyin Honey Tea Leads the Health Trend
Anxi Tieguanyin is renowned worldwide, yet its honey-infused variant remains relatively unknown. Recently, at the Anxi China Tea Capital, a honey tea that preserves the essence of tea while incorporating medicinal benefits has garnered significant interest from merchants and enthusiasts. This produc...
Tea News · Feb 09, 2026