How to Select Yunnan Large-Leaf Sun-Dried Green Tea
When purchasing Yunnan large-leaf sun-dried green tea, focus on seasonal variations (spring tea is best, especially pre-Grain Rain , growing conditions (optimal at 1,200-1,800m altitude with southeast slopes , and rolling quality (firm, rounded dark strips indicate proper cell breakdown for full fla...
Tea News · Nov 17, 2025
The Commercial Value of Da Hong Pao
Da Hong Pao is a premium oolong tea from Wuyi Mountain, celebrated as the 'King of Tea' and recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage. Its exceptional quality stems from Wuyi's unique terroir and traditional processing techniques. Historically served as tribute tea to emperors, Da Hong P...
Tea News · Nov 16, 2025
How much do you know about Pu'er tea?
Pu'er tea is a unique Chinese tea made from Yunnan's large-leaf tea varieties. It has specific grading systems with 4-digit codes indicating recipe year, leaf grade, and factory. Harvested in spring, summer, and autumn, with spring tea and 'valley flower' autumn tea being the finest quality. Proper...
Tea News · Nov 16, 2025
Why Do Some People Say New Tea Is Not Resistant to Brewing?
When tasting tea, key factors include flavor, aroma, and brew resistance. Some tea enthusiasts notice that while new tea may be fragrant and flavorful, it often lacks longevity in brewing. This phenomenon is particularly observed when comparing loose raw tea and compressed tea cakes. The transformat...
Tea News · Nov 16, 2025
Directory of Modern Chinese Famous Teas: Fujian Famous Teas
Fujian Province is renowned for its diverse and high-quality teas, including several famous varieties. The region produces exceptional Oolong teas such as Wuyi Rock Tea (including Shuixian, Da Hong Pao, and Rougui from Chong'an Wuyi Mountain, and Tieguanyin and Huangjingui from Anxi. Fujian is also...
Tea News · Nov 16, 2025
I'll Tell You What Tea to Drink During the Chinese New Year
During the Spring Festival, irregular lifestyles and overeating can easily lead to physical discomfort. From a health perspective, drinking tea can effectively promote metabolism, remove grease and oiliness, detoxify the body, and maintain health. Recommended teas include Pu'er tea (warms stomach, l...
Tea News · Nov 16, 2025
How to Handle and Brew Tea That Has Been Stored for a Long Time?
Tea that has been stored for a period undergoes changes, potentially developing a stale flavor or even mold. First, check for mold by inspecting the leaves visually and by scent; discard if moldy. If the tea has only developed an off-flavor, adjust brewing methods: use boiling water for the first lo...
Tea News · Nov 16, 2025
Identifying the Three Aromas of Tea
Tea aromas can be classified into three main categories based on their origin: varietal aroma, processing aroma, and storage aroma. Varietal aroma refers to the distinctive fragrance inherent to specific tea varieties, such as the cinnamon scent of Wuyi Rougui. Processing aroma develops during manuf...
Tea News · Nov 16, 2025
The Benefits of Tea
Tea is one of the world's three major beverages, known as the 'Emperor of Eastern Beverages'. Analysis shows that tea contains over 400 components including caffeine, tannin, tea polyphenols, proteins, carbohydrates, free amino acids, chlorophyll, carotene, essential oils, enzymes, and various vitam...
Tea News · Nov 15, 2025
Do You Know All Eight Functions of Green Tea?
Green tea is a precious and noble beverage that represents spiritual enjoyment, an aesthetic and artistic activity, and a method of self-cultivation. As the national drink of the Chinese nation, tea originated from Shennong, became known during Duke Zhou of Lu's era, flourished in the Tang Dynasty,...
Tea News · Nov 15, 2025