How much do you know about dark tea?
Dark tea, named for its black appearance, is one of the six major tea categories and a fully fermented tea. Its main production areas include Sichuan, Yunnan, Hubei, and Hunan. Made from relatively coarse and old leaves, it is the primary raw material for compressed teas. The production process gene...
Tea News · Dec 05, 2025
Savoring the World's Four Major Black Teas
The article explores the origins of tea and black tea, tracing its discovery to Shennong in ancient China and its formal documentation in Lu Yu's 'The Classic of Tea' during the Tang Dynasty. It highlights the development of black tea, from its early mentions in the Ming Dynasty to the evolution of...
Tea News · Dec 03, 2025
Differences in Production Processes between Pu-erh Tea and Dark Tea
Pu-erh tea and dark tea are distinct concepts. Pu-erh tea refers specifically to one type of tea, classified under the broader category of dark tea, which is one of China's six major tea classes. Although Pu-erh is considered a dark tea, there are notable differences in their production methods. Som...
Tea News · Dec 03, 2025
Is the Bitterness and Astringency of Pu-erh Tea Considered 'Powerful'?
This article clarifies a common misconception about Pu-erh tea, explaining that its quality is not defined by bitterness, astringency, or a 'powerful' profile alone. It highlights how Yunnan's diverse climate creates unique 'mountain flavors' across different tea regions. The piece distinguishes bet...
Tea News · Dec 03, 2025
How much do you know about Starbucks coffee giant's tea business strategy?
While coffee shops are flourishing across China, Starbucks, the world's largest coffee chain giant, is shifting its focus towards tea beverages. This move reflects changes in the U.S. beverage market landscape: between 2003 and 2013, American coffee consumption grew by only 1.9%, while average tea c...
Tea News · Dec 03, 2025
Xu Fang: Tea, Be Yourself Again
The article reflects on the identity of tea in modern society. Originally a simple leaf from China that spread worldwide, tea has been transformed into a symbol of culture, a luxury gift, and a commodity for profit. It discusses how tea has been commercialized through elaborate packaging, marketing...
Tea News · Dec 03, 2025
Differences Between Tianjian Tea, Gongjian Tea, and Shengjian Tea
Tianjian, Gongjian, and Shengjian are collectively known as the 'Three Jians' or 'Xiangjian Tea,' traditionally packaged in bamboo baskets. These teas were historically offered as tributes to the imperial court. Tianjian tea primarily uses first-grade raw materials with a small portion of second-gra...
Tea News · Dec 02, 2025
What Environment is Suitable for Storing Pu-erh Tea?
Pu-erh tea is often called a 'drinkable antique' because it improves with age, becoming more fragrant and complex. However, proper storage is crucial for this aging process. The ideal environment for storing Pu-erh tea involves controlling several key factors: it should be kept away from direct sunl...
Tea News · Dec 02, 2025
If You Think Anxi Only Has Tieguanyin, You're Outdated
Anxi is famous for Tieguanyin tea, but it also produces other excellent varieties such as Benshan, Huangjingui, Maoxie, and Meizhan. While these varieties are often misunderstood or used to impersonate Tieguanyin, each has its own unique qualities. For instance, Benshan offers a robust flavor apprec...
Tea News · Dec 02, 2025
The Oldest Pu'er Tea Tree
Pu'er tea is currently a best-selling product in the tea market, beloved and highly praised by tea enthusiasts for its unique health benefits and rich flavor. There are many varieties of Pu'er tea, differing by tea mountain and production methods, with ancient tree Pu'er tea being particularly favor...
Tea News · Dec 02, 2025