Harvesting and Processing Techniques of Pu-erh Tea
The harvesting and processing of Pu-erh tea involve intricate traditional methods that define its unique quality. Harvesting is conducted across four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—with spring tea, picked within 15 days after the Qingming Festival, considered the finest. The processing i...
Tea News · Dec 28, 2025
Method for Making Anxi Tea Tangyuan
The Winter Solstice is a significant solar term and traditional festival in China, where eating tangyuan (sweet rice balls is a popular custom, especially in the Jiangnan region, symbolizing reunion and completeness. This recipe introduces a unique version using precious Anxi tea—Tieguanyin. The ta...
Tea News · Dec 28, 2025
Introduction to the Medicinal Value of Anxi Tieguanyin
Tieguanyin tea is not only a naturally delicious beverage with a rich aroma and mellow taste but also excels among teas in its health and wellness functions. Modern medical research indicates that Tieguanyin possesses various health benefits beyond those of ordinary teas, including anti-aging, anti-...
Tea News · Dec 28, 2025
Three Taboos in Drinking Oolong Tea
Oolong tea combines the mellow taste of green tea, the richness of black tea, and the fragrance of scented tea. Experts note that different varieties of Oolong tea have their own unique characteristics after brewing. However, there are three important taboos to keep in mind when drinking Oolong tea:...
Tea News · Dec 28, 2025
Do you know what is Tea Longevity?
In Chinese customs, there are two sayings about 'longevity': one is Confucius' famous stages of life, and the other includes special terms like 'Xi Shou' (joyful longevity at 77, 'Mi Shou' (rice longevity at 88, and 'Bai Shou' (white longevity at 99. 'Tea Longevity' refers to the age of 108. This...
Tea News · Dec 28, 2025
Golden Needle Plum – A Premium Black Tea
Golden Needle Plum is a premium variety of Zhengshan Xiaozhong black tea from Wuyi Mountain, Fujian. With a history dating back to the 17th century when Wuyi tea was exported to Europe, this tea is known for its fine, slender leaves that are dark with hints of yellow and a slight downy appearance. W...
Tea News · Dec 28, 2025
The Six Most Undesirable Flavors in Tea
Tea is highly sensitive to undesirable flavors, which often indicate issues in cultivation, processing, or storage. The six most忌讳 (avoided tastes are: Green Taste, resulting from insufficient sun-withering, fermentation, or kill-green; Bitter and Astringent Taste, which may arise from overly tende...
Tea News · Dec 28, 2025
How Long Is the Shelf Life of Tea?
The shelf life of tea varies depending on the type. Fully fermented teas like Pu'er tea and black tea can be stored for 10 to 20 years, and even improve in quality with proper storage. Other examples include Wuyi rock tea and Liubao tea. Typically, sealed packaged tea has a shelf life of 12 to 24 mo...
Tea News · Dec 27, 2025
Where is the Origin of Dianhong
Dianhong, a renowned Chinese black tea, originates from Yunnan Province, specifically from over 20 counties across six prefectures along the Lancang River basin. These include Lincang, Baoshan, Simao, Xishuangbanna, Dehong, and Honghe. Dianhong is primarily categorized into two types: Dianhong Gongf...
Tea News · Dec 27, 2025
Tea Beverages Are Not Suitable for Regular Consumption
Tea beverages are often marketed as green and healthy options among bottled drinks. However, a recent test by the Hong Kong Consumer Council on 30 bottled green tea samples revealed that one brand contained up to 184 kilocalories—more than a can of cola. Regular consumption of such high-calorie tea...
Tea News · Dec 27, 2025