The Origin of Off-Flavors in Ripe Pu-erh Tea
The off-flavors in ripe Pu-erh tea primarily stem from fermentation techniques. Sour taste commonly results from incomplete fermentation (below 70% maturity , while the distinct 'pile fermentation flavor' emerges during microbial processing. These characteristics form unique flavor profiles that may...
Tea News · Nov 26, 2025
Pu'er Encyclopedia: The Impact of Manual and Machine Killing on the Transformation Effect of Raw Pu'er
This article explores the differences between manual and machine killing-green processes in raw Pu'er production. Manual killing (wok-based relies on the master's experience to maintain leaf temperature below 75°C, preserving enzyme activity crucial for aging, though it may produce black spots. Mac...
Tea News · Nov 26, 2025
Personality Determines Lifespan: Excessive Optimism May Lead to Earlier Death
Recent research reveals that personality traits significantly impact health and longevity. While optimism has positive aspects, excessive optimism can lead to neglect of health issues and earlier mortality. Anxious personalities should protect their stomachs, irritable types face higher cancer risks...
Tea News · Nov 26, 2025
Let You Know About Green Tea
The article shares a personal experience discovering green tea in Hangzhou, contrasting it with the tea culture in Shantou. It describes the ritual of tasting premium Longjing tea, explains different types of green tea and their health benefits, and observes how green tea consumption is growing in S...
Tea News · Nov 26, 2025
Learn About Green Tea
The article describes the author's experience with green tea in Hangzhou, particularly Longjing tea. It contrasts the purchase of expensive packaged tea by a tourist with the author's more knowledgeable approach of tasting different grades of loose-leaf tea. The piece delves into green tea varieties...
Tea News · Nov 26, 2025
Functional Requirements for Ceramic Tea Sets
This article details the functional requirements for various components of ceramic tea sets, focusing on practicality and user experience. For teapots, it emphasizes the importance of a wide opening for easy tea insertion and residue removal, optimal spout design for smooth water flow and clean cutt...
Tea News · Nov 26, 2025
Answering Some Common Questions About Oolong Tea
Oolong tea refers to a broad category of tea, classified primarily by its processing technique. It is a semi-fermented tea, also known as 'green tea'. Unlike the 'fermentation' in raw Pu-erh tea, which involves microbial activity, the 'fermentation' in Oolong tea refers to the oxidation process of t...
Tea News · Nov 26, 2025
What is the difference between Oolong tea and Jin Xuan tea?
Oolong tea, also known as green tea or semi-fermented tea, is a distinctive category among Chinese tea varieties. Created around 1725 during the Qing Dynasty, it undergoes processes like killing green, withering, shaking, semi-fermentation, and baking. Oolong tea is renowned for its fat decompositio...
Tea News · Nov 26, 2025
【Tea Storage】Storage of Tea
Tea is an extremely odor-absorbing beverage. As a loose porous substance containing unsaturated compounds like fatty acids and terpenes, it easily absorbs external odors. This property allows tea to be scented with flowers to create popular floral teas, but also makes it vulnerable to contamination...
Tea News · Nov 25, 2025
The Future of Scented Tea: How iTeaworld is Systematizing a Century-Old Craft for Tea Lovers to Rediscover
Shenzhen, China — November 2025Jasmine tea is one of the most recognizable Chinese teas in the world. Yet, the key process that determines its quality and value — the traditional Yin Zhi (scenting cr...
Tea News · Nov 25, 2025