Identifying Dark Tea: Essential Tasting Terminology
Dark tea is a fully fermented tea primarily produced in Sichuan, Yunnan, Hubei, Hunan, Shaanxi, and Guangxi. Its basic processing involves fixation, initial rolling, pile fermentation, re-rolling, and baking. The leaves are typically coarse and undergo extended fermentation, resulting in a dark brow...
Tea News · Nov 30, 2025
Identifying Green Tea: Essential Communication Terminology
Green tea offers unique pleasures throughout the seasons. In spring, spring tea captures the essence of the season; in summer, refreshing green tea provides relief from heat; autumn brings the joy of pairing tea with fruits, reflecting the harvest season; while winter allows one to find spring's vit...
Tea News · Nov 30, 2025
Review Terminology: Common Language for Various Types of Tea
This document provides a standardized terminology system for evaluating the quality of various types of tea, serving as a universal communication language for tea professionals and enthusiasts. It systematically categorizes and defines terms related to dry tea leaf shape, color, infused liquor color...
Tea News · Nov 30, 2025
Tea Basics (Questions 1-10)
This article provides fundamental knowledge about tea, explaining why China is considered the homeland of tea and why the southwestern region is recognized as the origin of tea trees. It covers the legendary story of 'Shen Nong Tasting Hundred Herbs' and classifies Chinese tea into six basic types b...
Tea News · Nov 30, 2025
Basic Tea Knowledge (Questions 11-20)
This article covers fundamental tea knowledge from questions 11 to 20, explaining how to identify spring tea, reasons for tea aging, why new tea tastes better than old tea (excluding Pu'er , and why tea is prone to moisture absorption. It details the optimal moisture content and temperature for tea...
Tea News · Nov 30, 2025
Tea Knowledge Health Care (Questions 21-30)
This article explores the nutritional and health benefits of tea through 10 key questions (21-30 . It explains how tea provides hydration, mental alertness, and vision protection due to its vitamin content. Tea aids in weight loss by promoting fat oxidation and helps prevent hypertension through vas...
Tea News · Nov 30, 2025
Tea Knowledge Culture (Questions 56-65)
This section explores fascinating aspects of Chinese tea culture from questions 56 to 65. It covers the historical practice of 'Dou Cha' (tea competitions from the Song Dynasty, explains the term 'Tea Doctor', and traces the origin of the covered tea bowl. The text delves into Lu Yu's water selecti...
Tea News · Nov 30, 2025
Tea Knowledge and Culture (Questions 66-75)
This section explores Chinese tea culture through historical anecdotes and traditions. It includes the famous Seven Bowls of Tea poem by Tang poet Lu Tong, the origin of the 'Tea and Ink Both Fragrant'典故 involving Su Dongpo, and the etymology of 'TEA' from Fujian dialect. It explains Chinese tea vir...
Tea News · Nov 30, 2025
Comparative Study on Pu'er Tea Leaf Base Analysis (Part 1)
This article presents a comparative study on analyzing Pu'er tea quality through examining brewed tea leaves (leaf base . While not entirely definitive, leaf base examination provides valuable insights for tea enthusiasts. The study showcases various leaf characteristics corresponding to different t...
Tea News · Nov 29, 2025
Illustrated Guide: Analysis and Comparison of Pu-erh Tea Leaves (Part 2)
Selecting tea leaves and judging their quality through leaf base analysis is not entirely accurate but serves as a 'best possible estimate.' In most cases, good tea exhibits characteristics of high-quality raw materials. However, in rare instances, invisible processing or storage issues may prevent...
Tea News · Nov 29, 2025