Decadent Tea Poem
A poetic exploration of existential fatigue and emotional turmoil through the metaphor of tea. The narrator describes a state of profound lethargy, lying like 'a pile of rotten mud' while grappling with overwhelming beauty, lost love, and societal judgment. Tea becomes both comfort and 'spiritual op...
Tea News · Oct 23, 2025
Longjing Tea Should Be Brewed with 80℃ Water
According to the tea knowledge exhibition at the 11th West Lake International Tea Festival, there are many details to consider when brewing tea. High-quality green teas like Longjing should be brewed with 80-85℃ water, while black tea and scented tea require 90-95℃ water. Oolong tea and Pu'er tea ne...
Tea News · Oct 23, 2025
The Legend of Black Tea
Compared to other varieties of tea leaves, black tea emerged relatively late. There are two different legendary versions about its origin. Since they are legends, their authenticity need not be scrutinized; reading them is merely for entertainment. One version claims Lapsang Souchong is the ancestor...
Tea News · Oct 23, 2025
Black Tea Story
On a cold winter night, a woman brews a cup of black tea, its steam carrying her thoughts back to a significant afternoon. During a difficult period of marital uncertainty, she met someone at a riverside tea house. Over a pot of black tea, they discussed life, marriage, and responsibility. The warm...
Tea News · Oct 23, 2025
When is the Best Time to Pick Tea Leaves
The optimal time for harvesting tea leaves varies depending on the region and variety. Generally speaking, green tea is often associated with the period around Qingming Festival, but in reality, overly tender leaves may possess freshness without robust aroma and lack durability for multiple infusion...
Tea News · Oct 22, 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 spoilage by inspecting the leaves visually and by smell. If moldy, discard it. For tea with only minor aging characteristics, adjust your brewing method: use higher water tem...
Tea News · Oct 22, 2025
How to Store Black Tea
Black tea has a shelf life and requires proper storage to maintain its quality. To preserve black tea's color, aroma, and flavor, store it in airtight, opaque containers made of materials like porcelain, stainless steel, or tin. Keep the tea in a cool, dry place away from light, moisture, and strong...
Tea News · Oct 22, 2025
Black Tea Tree Planting Environment
The planting environment for black tea trees requires specific conditions to thrive. Generally, black tea cultivation needs tropical or subtropical climates with sufficient rainfall during high-temperature seasons. The soil should be weakly acidic with good drainage properties. For example, Yichang...
Tea News · Oct 22, 2025
Overnight Black Tea Still Has Uses
Contrary to popular belief that overnight tea is undrinkable, properly stored overnight black tea that hasn't spoiled actually offers several practical benefits. While it's true that tea loses most vitamins after prolonged storage and can become breeding ground for bacteria, uncontaminated overnight...
Tea News · Oct 22, 2025
Five Health Taboos After Meals: Drinking Tea After a Meal Is Like Drinking Poison
This article reveals five common but harmful habits to avoid after eating. Drinking tea immediately after meals inhibits digestive secretions and may form stones. Eating fruit post-meal causes bloating and indigestion. Bathing, brushing, or loosening belts disrupt digestion and may cause organ displ...
Tea News · Oct 22, 2025