Can You Tell Tieguanyin from Dongding Oolong? (A Must-Have Skill for Tea Enthusiasts)
Many tea enthusiasts find it challenging to distinguish between Tieguanyin (referring to the light fragrance type in this article and Dongding Oolong. However, by comparing the two, some useful identification tips can be identified. Both belong to the Oolong tea category and are semi-fermented teas...
Tea News · Jan 06, 2026
Drinking Organic Tieguanyin During the 'Dog Days'
After the start of the 'Dog Days,' the hottest period of the year begins. During this time, it's important to prevent heatstroke and cool down, and tea is one of the best beverages for this purpose. According to the 'Compendium of Materia Medica,' tea has a bitter taste and cold nature, making it hi...
Tea News · Jan 06, 2026
This is the Only Criterion for Judging Good Tea
The article discusses the criteria for judging good tea, emphasizing that the only standard is what suits the individual. It highlights four key aspects: personal taste preference, physical compatibility, health and safety, and affordability. Good tea should align with one's palate, not cause physic...
Tea News · Jan 06, 2026
Raw Pu-erh is Cold, Ripe Pu-erh is Hot, How to Resolve This?
Pu-erh tea is often categorized by its nature: raw (sheng pu-erh is considered 'cold' due to its minimal processing and fermentation, which can affect the spleen and stomach with long-term consumption. Conversely, ripe (shou pu-erh undergoes a fermentation process that makes it 'warm' or 'hot,' po...
Tea News · Jan 06, 2026
Is it better to drink hot tea in summer?
In the hot summer, many people prefer to drink cold or iced tea, believing it quenches thirst and preserves nutrients. However, this article argues that cold tea does not effectively relieve summer heat and may instead cause cold stagnation and phlegm accumulation. Drinking hot tea is actually more...
Tea News · Jan 06, 2026
Drinking a Lot of Rock Tea, Yet Still Can't Brew It Well?
The flavor of tea is inseparable from the correct brewing method. While anyone can brew tea, to perfectly bring out the color, aroma, taste, and charm of a tea is no easy task. Tea, utensils, water, and the brewer are all indispensable, especially the need to understand how to brew according to the...
Tea News · Jan 06, 2026
Unveiling the Mystery of "Tibetan Tea"
Tibetan tea is the originator of Chinese dark tea. Its production process is extremely complex, and due to continuous fermentation, it holds significant collection value, being the tea variety with the highest collection worth among ancient tea types. It is made from mature tea leaves and red moss h...
Tea News · Jan 06, 2026
Tea Bags Can Actually Deodorize! 10 Little-Known Facts About Tea
China is the birthplace of tea, and its tea culture is profound. You might drink tea daily, but there are many fascinating facts you may not know. For instance, the world's most expensive tea, Da Hong Pao from China's Fujian province, can cost over a million dollars per kilogram. All tea varieties c...
Tea News · Jan 06, 2026
Drinking Tea in Summer Has Many Benefits
Contrary to the misconception that tea is outdated, it remains an unparalleled beverage, especially in summer. As a natural drink free from additives, tea's color, aroma, and taste depend solely on the raw materials and processing. Unlike many other beverages that contain chemical additives like col...
Tea News · Jan 06, 2026
Why Does Fu Brick Tea Have Old Raw Materials and Many Stems?
Fu Brick Tea, a type of dark tea from Anhua, is characterized by its old raw materials, high stem content, and broken leaves. This unique composition is intentional: the stems help maintain proper brick density, facilitating the growth of beneficial 'Golden Flower' fungi during fermentation. The tea...
Tea News · Jan 05, 2026