Pu'er Tea: Brewed with a Gaiwan or a Teapot?
The choice between using a gaiwan (lidded bowl or a teapot, typically Yixing clay, for brewing Pu'er tea depends on the desired outcome. A gaiwan offers superior aroma presentation, allowing the drinker to fully appreciate the nuanced fragrances like orchid, fruit, or honey notes, especially in raw...
Tea News · Sep 16, 2025
Don't Let 'Worry-Relieving Tea' Become 'Worry-Increasing Tea'
While new tea offers superior aroma and nutrients, drinking it immediately after production can cause side effects like insomnia, headache, and stomach discomfort due to high levels of unoxidized compounds. Green tea, known for its anti-cancer properties, should be consumed in moderation—no more tha...
Tea News · Sep 16, 2025
Jiuqu Hongmei - The Forgotten 'Republican Era Style'
Jiuqu Hongmei, known as the most iconic black tea of the Republican era, was once a famous tea celebrated alongside Qimen Black Tea and Zhengshan Xiaozhong. Originating from Hangzhou's West Lake area, it is renowned for its unique characteristics: tightly curled leaves resembling fish hooks, a dark...
Tea News · Sep 16, 2025
Smoky and Moldy Tea Should Not Be Drunk
Tea leaves are highly susceptible to moisture, and moldy tea should not be consumed. Some may attempt to sun-dry moldy tea for reuse, but this is dangerous. Moldy tea breeds harmful fungi that produce toxins causing symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and dizziness. Severely smoked or burnt tea...
Tea News · Sep 16, 2025
Tea Says: I Am More Wronged Than Dou E...
This article debunks common misconceptions about tea. It clarifies that tea is not necessarily better when older, younger, harvested earlier, more expensive, or fresher. The nutritional peak of a tea plant is during its youth and prime age. The first leaf actually contains more nutrients than the bu...
Tea News · Sep 16, 2025
What? Herbal Tea Is Actually Toxic, Do You Still Dare to Drink It?
Herbal teas are widely beloved for their rich nutrients and delightful aromas. However, the principle 'all medicines have toxicity' applies here as well. Consuming excessive amounts of herbal tea, treating it as a tonic, can turn it into a poison. While herbal tea itself is not toxic, it becomes har...
Tea News · Sep 15, 2025
Dong Yue Talks Tea: Geden Ancient Tea Mountain of Pu'er's Six Famous Ancient Tea Mountains
Geden, meaning 'very high place' in the Brown language, is the smallest among the six ancient tea mountains but holds significant historical importance as home to the Brown people, the ancestors of Pu'er tea cultivation. It was once famous for a monumental 'Tea King Tree' recorded in historical text...
Tea News · Sep 15, 2025
Dong Yue: Six Taboos of Drinking Pu-erh Tea Regularly
Pu-erh tea offers numerous health benefits, but it is not suitable for everyone in all circumstances. This article outlines six key situations where drinking Pu-erh tea should be avoided or approached with caution. These include drinking new tea on an upset stomach, drinking on an empty stomach, dri...
Tea News · Sep 15, 2025
So This Is How Tea Should Be Drunk, Don't Say I Didn't Tell You
This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to drink tea correctly for health benefits. It covers the ideal daily intake of tea, which varies based on age, health, and lifestyle—generally 12 grams for healthy adults. It suggests a daily tea schedule: light green tea in the morning, jasmine te...
Tea News · Sep 15, 2025
Some people say drinking Pu-erh tea causes dizziness. What's the reason?
Some individuals may experience dizziness after consuming Pu-erh tea, which can be attributed to three primary factors: personal sensitivity to tea, brewing the tea too strongly, or drinking on an empty stomach. This is a known side effect that can often be mitigated by adjusting the concentration o...
Tea News · Sep 15, 2025