What kind of tea is suitable for tea drinkers with different blood types?
This article explores the connection between blood type, personality, and tea preferences, offering tailored recommendations for each group. Meticulous and sometimes perfectionist Type A individuals are matched with rich, perfectly crafted Ancient Tree Black Tea. Energetic and enthusiastic Type B pe...
Tea News · Sep 10, 2025
How Old Must an 'Old Tea Tree' Be to Be Considered Good?
In an era of rapidly changing information, there's a strong nostalgia for the past. While tea drinking has always emphasized freshness, it has recently been dominated by 'old tea' and 'old tree tea.' When holding a cup of tea, hearing that it is from an 'old tree,' 'ancient tree,' or 'old bush' imme...
Tea News · Sep 10, 2025
Dong Yue Talks Tea: The Difference Between New and Aged Ripe Pu-erh Tea
This article explains the differences between new and aged ripe Pu-erh tea. Newly made ripe tea (1-5 years old is characterized by a strong 'wo dui' (fermentation pile aroma, often described as a fishy or seafood-like smell, and a noticeable 'water taste'. Its tea nature is considered 'hot' and ma...
Tea News · Sep 10, 2025
There's actually tea that is 'half-cooked'? What is that?
'Half-cooked' (Jiasheng is a term used to describe food that is not thoroughly cooked—cooked on the outside but still raw on the inside. When applied to tea, it refers to leaves that have been inadequately baked or dried during processing, often due to rushing the procedure. This results in a tea t...
Tea News · Sep 09, 2025
Don't Throw Away Leftover Tea, It Can Be Turned Into Treasure!
Tea, one of the world's three major beverages, is deeply loved in China. Many people discard leftover or overnight tea after enjoying its aroma, unknowingly wasting a valuable resource. This article reveals the versatile uses of overnight tea, demonstrating how it can be repurposed effectively. It c...
Tea News · Sep 09, 2025
Drinking Afternoon Tea Long-Term Aids 'Memory'
Research indicates that individuals with a habit of drinking afternoon tea score, on average, 15% to 20% higher in memory and responsiveness compared to others. The tea leaves are rich in flavonoids, which can reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women. A well-balanced afternoon tea not only wards off...
Tea News · Sep 09, 2025
Qualified Tea Doesn't Need 'Washing', and Unqualified Tea Won't Be Helped by 'Washing'
Many novice tea drinkers practice 'washing tea' by discarding the first brew, believing it removes impurities or pesticides. However, this is a misconception. In professional tea culture, this step is called 'warming and moistening brew' (温润泡 , a technique to enhance the flavor of tightly rolled tea...
Tea News · Sep 09, 2025
Why does the brewed tea taste too watery?
A watery taste in brewed tea is often closely related to the essential quality of the tea leaves. Teas produced during the spring season with more rainfall frequently exhibit a watery taste. The more rainy the year, the more likely this issue arises. Newly made teas drunk immediately can also have a...
Tea News · Sep 09, 2025
Red, Black, Yellow, Green, White Tea: Why is Oolong Tea the Odd One Out?
Chinese tea is categorized into six major types based on processing methods: green, black, dark, yellow, white, and oolong tea. Interestingly, oolong tea is often excluded from the 'color-based' naming convention (red, black, yellow, green, white , which stems from its unique origin story. The term...
Tea News · Sep 09, 2025
There Are No Unhealthy Teas, Only Unhealthy Ways of Drinking
Drinking tea offers numerous benefits, as tea leaves contain over 600 chemical components that contribute to health preservation, beauty, wellness, and weight loss, and can even help prevent certain diseases. However, unhealthy drinking habits can pose risks to health. This article highlights severa...
Tea News · Sep 09, 2025