"Tuo Suan" is a folk term, but it is actually also a type of Light Fragrance Type Tieguanyin
"Tuo Suan" is a classification within the Light Fragrance Type Tieguanyin, stemming from variations in the light fermentation process. It is characterized by a highly noticeable sour aroma, often described as having a distinct 'Tuo'味 (dragged taste , which is considered a significant flaw by many co...
Tea News · Sep 22, 2025
Four 'Black Periods' When Drinking Tea Is Most Harmful to the Body
Drinking tea offers health benefits, but consuming it at the wrong times can be detrimental. This article highlights four critical periods when drinking tea should be avoided: on an empty stomach, while intoxicated, before bedtime, and during medication intake. During these times, tea can cause symp...
Tea News · Sep 22, 2025
Is It Normal for Tea to Have Foam When Brewed?
When brewing tea, the appearance of foam on the surface of the first infusion is a common and natural occurrence, often misunderstood as dirt or pesticide residue. In reality, this foam is primarily caused by tea saponin, a compound found in tea leaves that has strong foaming properties. Other facto...
Tea News · Sep 22, 2025
Is Pu-erh Tea Better Blended or Made from Ancient Tree Pure Material?
The debate between blended Pu-erh tea and ancient tree pure material tea is a matter of personal preference, each with distinct characteristics. Pure material tea, sourced from a single tea garden during the same period, offers a pure and authentic taste with clear regional traits, such as the robus...
Tea News · Sep 22, 2025
What is the 'Guanyin Rhythm' of Anxi Tieguanyin?
The 'Guanyin Rhythm' is the unique and elusive charm of Anxi Tieguanyin tea, often described as indescribable and only to be intuitively understood. It encompasses a complex sensory experience, starting with an elegant, penetrating aroma likened to orchids or plum blossoms that feels profound rather...
Tea News · Sep 22, 2025
Why Drink Lemon Green Tea? This Reason You Must Know!
Lemon green tea is a classic health-preserving beverage that combines the benefits of green tea and lemon. Green tea, widely consumed in China, offers effects like refreshing the mind and relieving heat, along with weight loss and beauty benefits for women. Lemon is rich in vitamins and is a top cho...
Tea News · Sep 21, 2025
You're Not Still Drinking Loose Tea, Are You?
The article discusses the differences between brewing bagged tea and loose-leaf tea in terms of nutrient release and recommended brewing times. Bagged tea, due to its finely processed leaves, releases 80-90% of its nutrients, such as cancer-fighting tea polyphenols and blood sugar-lowering tea polys...
Tea News · Sep 21, 2025
Why do people think new tea is not resistant to brewing?
Many tea enthusiasts notice that new tea, especially when freshly compressed into cakes, often seems less resistant to multiple brews compared to its loose leaf form. This is primarily due to the secondary high-temperature processing involved in steam pressing and drying the tea cakes. The high heat...
Tea News · Sep 21, 2025
Tea is refreshing, never drink it while driving, it will cause accidents
Many people enjoy drinking tea for its refreshing properties, which are primarily due to its caffeine content. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant that temporarily wards off drowsiness and restores energy. Typically making up 2-4% of dry tea leaves, caffeine binds with tea polyphenols, le...
Tea News · Sep 21, 2025
【Learning Tea】Zero-Based Tea Learning Starts from These 4 Stages
Learning tea, like any subject, follows a progressive sequence. This article, based on guidance from various tea masters, is dedicated to all genuine tea lovers. For beginners, tea learning can be divided into four main stages: first, understanding the six major tea categories classified by processi...
Tea News · Sep 21, 2025