Tea Knowledge: Basic Principles of Tea Storage
Tea can be stored long-term but remains an agricultural product with a shelf life. The main factors causing tea deterioration include light, temperature, moisture content, air humidity, oxygen, microorganisms, and odor contamination. Proper tea preservation requires protection from light, stable tem...
Tea News · Nov 27, 2025
Tea · Some Misconceptions
This article clarifies numerous common misconceptions about tea. It explains that the first brew of tea isn't necessarily beneficial and should be discarded. It distinguishes between tea types, noting that Da Hong Pao is an oolong tea, Anji White Tea is a green tea, and Junshan Yinzhen is a yellow t...
Tea News · Nov 27, 2025
Pu-erh Tea Storage
Proper storage is crucial for Pu-erh tea's value and quality. The tea must be stored in dry conditions with stable temperature and good ventilation to allow natural fermentation. Raw Pu-erh (unfermented improves with age, while ripe Pu-erh (fermented remains stable. Storage areas must be free from...
Tea News · Nov 27, 2025
Pu-erh Tea Brewing Techniques
Pu-erh tea offers numerous health benefits, particularly for weight loss, though many are unfamiliar with its proper brewing method. To fully extract its flavor, Pu-erh tea must be brewed with boiling water. The process involves placing about 10 grams of tea leaves in a filter cup, rinsing them brie...
Tea News · Nov 27, 2025
Pu-erh Tea Tasting Techniques
Pu-erh tea requires specific brewing techniques to fully appreciate its unique characteristics. Use a large-bellied teapot, preferably ceramic or purple clay, with tea leaves occupying about 20% of the pot space. Allow compressed tea cakes to aerate for two weeks before brewing. Essential steps incl...
Tea News · Nov 27, 2025
Science Post: Do You Really Know About Tea Buds?
Tea buds are the embryonic forms of tea shoots and flowers during the developmental process of tea trees. Young buds typically appear tender yellow, oily, and covered with fine hairs, which turn green and shed as the leaves mature. Tea buds are classified based on their characteristics and growth pa...
Tea News · Nov 27, 2025
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