Where Does the 'Freshness' of Spring Tea Come From?
The fresh and brisk taste of spring tea, especially green tea, is beloved by many tea enthusiasts. This delightful flavor primarily comes from amino acids present in the tea leaves. Key compounds like glutamic acid and the tea-specific theanine contribute significantly to the umami and sweet afterta...
Tea News · Jan 24, 2026
Why Drink White Tea in Summer
For tea enthusiasts, the scorching summer heat does not diminish the desire to enjoy tea. While carbonated cold drinks are popular during this season, they often fail to quench thirst effectively. In contrast, drinking tea in summer not only hydrates but also helps cool down and relieve heat. White...
Tea News · Jan 23, 2026
What are the benefits of commonly using goji berries to make tea? Unveiling the efficacy of goji berry tea.
Goji berries are convenient to consume and can be used in medicine, eaten directly, or soaked in wine. However, they are not suitable for those with external pathogenic heat, spleen deficiency with dampness, or diarrhea. We often brew goji berries in tea, but why do we do this? What are the benefits...
Tea News · Jan 23, 2026
Dahongpao actually has so many benefits, come and drink tea!
Dahongpao is one of China's top ten famous teas, renowned for its 'rock bone and floral fragrance' characteristic of Wuyi Rock Tea. It features a warm, smooth liquor and is primarily produced in the Wuyi Mountains. Made from hand-picked tea leaves using meticulous Kung Fu tea processing techniques,...
Tea News · Jan 23, 2026
Learned Something New: When to Drink What Kind of Tea
Tea, as a culture, not only has profound cultural heritage but also serves functions in health preservation and wellness. Most people drink tea casually without a proper understanding of timing. So, when is the best time to drink tea during the day? Tea can quench thirst, refresh the mind, and culti...
Tea News · Jan 23, 2026
What is the Relationship Between Drinking Tea and the Cup?
The selection of a teacup is crucial, primarily focusing on the appropriateness of the rim, followed by the material, thickness, and curvature, all of which influence the taste of the tea soup. The thickness of the cup wall significantly affects the tea experience: thinner walls are better for highl...
Tea News · Jan 23, 2026
Who Should Avoid Drinking Black Tea
Black tea is a fully fermented tea. While regular consumption is generally harmless to health, and many people drink it without a second thought, it's important to note that certain individuals or specific conditions warrant caution. Primarily, those with 'stomach heat' or internal heatiness should...
Tea News · Jan 23, 2026
Summary of Quality Characteristics of Wuyi Rock Tea
Wuyi Rock Tea, a renowned oolong tea from China's Fujian province, is distinguished by its unique quality features. Its appearance consists of curved, tightly rolled strips in colors ranging from dark brown to bluish-green. The tea liquor is clear and bright, displaying hues from orange-yellow to go...
Tea News · Jan 23, 2026
Why Do You Sometimes Feel Dry Tongue After Drinking Tea?
Many tea drinkers report experiencing a dry, rough sensation on the tongue after drinking tea. This phenomenon can be attributed to several non-pathological reasons. Firstly, tea contains polyphenols, which can form a temporary film on the tongue, causing a dry, astringent feeling that often precede...
Tea News · Jan 23, 2026
Why Do We Say It's So "Bitter"?
The article explores why tea tastes bitter, especially to children who naturally prefer sweetness. The bitterness primarily comes from bitter-tasting compounds in tea leaves, such as alkaloids including caffeine, theobromine, theophylline, and others. These substances, particularly caffeine which co...
Tea News · Jan 23, 2026