About the "Raw" and "Ripe" of Pu-erh Tea
Pu-erh tea is categorized into raw (sheng and ripe (shu types, primarily distinguished by the additional artificial pile-fermentation process that ripe Pu-erh undergoes. Raw Pu-erh (especially when young shares some characteristics with green tea, offering a fresh and brisk flavor profile, while...
Tea News · Dec 30, 2025
The Origin of the English Word "TEA"
The English word 'TEA' and its similar pronunciations in other European languages are widely acknowledged to have originated from the Minnan dialect pronunciation of the Chinese character for tea, '茶'. From the Tang Dynasty's establishment of the 'Maritime Trade Commission' to the Ming Dynasty, the...
Tea News · Dec 30, 2025
Tianhu Green Snow Tea from Taimu Mountain in Fujian
Green Snow Sprout tea, originating from Taimu Mountain in Fujian, is a precious white tea with a long history. Legend traces it back to the mythical 'Tai Mu Niangniang' (Grandmother Tai , who used tea leaves from a wild 'Green Snow Sprout' plant to cure a measles epidemic. This ancient tea is consid...
Tea News · Dec 30, 2025
Different Teas Suit Different People
Different types of tea are suitable for different groups of people. Light green tea is beneficial for children, as it is rich in nutrients and can help prevent tooth decay when used as a mouthwash. Flower teas, such as jasmine and rose tea, are ideal for women due to their properties in regulating m...
Tea News · Dec 30, 2025
Drinking Tea Should Match the Three Meals a Day
This article provides guidance on which types of tea are best suited for consumption at different times of the day to promote health and well-being. It recommends drinking black tea in the evening after dinner to help break down fat and aid digestion without affecting sleep. In the afternoon, oolong...
Tea News · Dec 30, 2025
Exploring the Ancient Tea Garden of Bingdao in Yunnan
Located in the southwestern frontier of China, Yunnan is one of the important origins of large-leaf tea. The ancient tea garden in Bingdao, also known locally as 'Bingdao', is a famous tea-producing village in Shuangjiang County, renowned for its Bingdao large-leaf tea variety. It is also one of the...
Tea News · Dec 30, 2025
Wuyi: The Rock Bone and Floral Aroma of Da Hong Pao, The Rhythmic Flow of Nine Bends
Wuyi Mountain, with its layered green peaks and towering rock formations, presents a spectacular landscape resembling a thousand galloping horses. The crystal-clear Nine Bend Stream meanders through, creating a scene where 'mountains turn with each bend, and waters embrace each peak.' This interplay...
Tea News · Dec 30, 2025
Characteristics of Kuding Tea
Kuding tea, known for its significant medicinal effects, is considered in traditional Chinese medicine to disperse wind-heat, clear the head and eyes, and relieve restlessness and thirst. It is used to treat headaches, toothaches, red eyes, febrile diseases with thirst, and dysentery. Its chemical c...
Tea News · Dec 29, 2025
Introduction to the Types of Flower Tea in China
Flower tea is made by scenting tea leaves with fragrant flowers, allowing the tea to absorb the floral aroma. Based on the type of tea leaves used, there are baked green flower tea, stir-fried green flower tea, black flower tea, oolong flower tea, etc. According to the variety of scented flowers, th...
Tea News · Dec 29, 2025
Introduction to Maoyan Berry Tea
Maoyan Berry Tea, a traditional Chinese herbal tea, is noted for its rich content of beneficial compounds like ampelopsin and dihydromyricetin. Research indicates it contains 19 essential nutrients and trace elements, including high levels of calcium, iron, and magnesium, which support cardiovascula...
Tea News · Dec 29, 2025