How to Identify Authentic Zisha
With the popularity of Zisha teapots, the market has become chaotic, making it difficult for consumers to distinguish genuine products. The key issue is not the absence of authentic Zisha but the inability to recognize it. Authentic Zisha teapots are characterized by crystal or moist light, indicati...
Tea News · Jul 15, 2025
Appreciating the Square Zisha Ware from Various Angles
Zisha teapots, as a unique Han Chinese handcrafted pottery art, reflect the artisan's ingenuity from raw material to finished product. Evaluating a Zisha teapot's value goes beyond identifying its clay or maker—it involves assessing its shape, artistry, and more. To appreciate a square Zisha piece,...
Tea News · Jul 15, 2025
Purple Clay Teapot is Not a Chameleon
The article explores the historical evolution and color variations of purple clay teapots, detailing how different dynasties utilized unique clay mixtures like 'pear blossom spots' and 'osmanthus sand.' It explains modern techniques involving chemical additives to achieve diverse colors such as blac...
Tea News · Jul 15, 2025
What Famous Teas Look Like
Famous teas are highly favored by tea enthusiasts, and China produces a wide variety of them. This article introduces some of China's most renowned teas, including Huangshan Maofeng, Dongting Biluochun, West Lake Longjing, and Taiping Houkui. Each tea has unique characteristics in appearance, aroma,...
Tea News · Jul 15, 2025
How is a Delicious New Pu-erh Tea Product Created?
Amid the nationwide tea-drinking trend, Pu-erh tea has gained increasing popularity. While aged tea is expensive and rare, mid-aged tea is costly and hard to judge in terms of quality. Thus, a delicious new Pu-erh tea naturally becomes the public's pursuit. So, how is a delicious new Pu-erh tea crea...
Tea News · Jul 15, 2025
Identifying Aged White Tea is Not Difficult
Counterfeit aged white tea, known as 'artificially aged' in the industry, is often sold in the form of tea cakes or bricks. Authentic aged white tea undergoes natural oxidation, resulting in a variety of colors and distinct aromas like lotus leaf, jujube, or herbal notes depending on its age. Counte...
Tea News · Jul 15, 2025
What Do Those Famous Teas Look Like?
This article introduces the appearance and characteristics of several famous Chinese teas, including Huangshan Maofeng, Biluochun, Longjing Tea, Taiping Houkui, Qimen Black Tea, Liuan Guapian, Enshi Yulu, Junshan Yinzhen, Tieguanyin, Xinyang Maojian, Yunnan Pu'er, and Dongding Oolong. Each tea has i...
Tea News · Jul 15, 2025
The Effect of Water Temperature on Tea
Brewing a perfect cup of tea requires attention to detail. While the quality of the tea leaves is crucial, factors such as water quality, teaware, brewing method, timing, and water temperature also play significant roles. Ancient Chinese tea literature, like Cai Xiang's 'Tea Record' from the Song Dy...
Tea News · Jul 14, 2025
When is the Best Time to Drink Cassia Seed Tea
Cassia seed tea, made from the seeds of the cassia plant, is a traditional Chinese herbal tea known for its benefits in improving eyesight, aiding digestion, and regulating blood pressure. Experts suggest that the best time to drink it is in the morning after breakfast, as it helps stimulate bowel m...
Tea News · Jul 14, 2025
Five Recommended Teas for Summer
Facing the scorching sun and sultry air outdoors, heatstroke is inevitable. Additionally, many people nowadays suffer from conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar. In the summer, boiling a pot of water and brewing a cup of tea not only helps beat the heat but also...
Tea News · Jul 14, 2025