100 Questions on Chinese Tea Knowledge (Questions 81-100)
This section covers detailed knowledge about famous Chinese teas, primarily focusing on Wuyi Rock Tea and Tieguanyin. It explains the historical 'Four Famous Bushes' of Wuyi Rock Tea, including Da Hong Pao, Tie Luohan, Shui Jingui, and Bai Jiguan, selected during the Qing Dynasty's Xianfeng era. The...
Tea News · Nov 27, 2025
The Definitive Guide to Black Tea: Essential Black Tea Knowledge You Must Know
Black tea originated in the Wuyi Mountain region of China during the mid-Ming Dynasty, with Lapsang Souchong being the earliest variety. Through trade, it reached Europe where it became particularly popular among British aristocracy. Unlike green tea which is unfermented and oolong which is semi-fer...
Tea News · Nov 27, 2025
Debunking Misconceptions: Those Years, The Lies Tea Merchants Told You
This article exposes common misleading statements used by tea merchants to deceive consumers. It clarifies misconceptions such as 'all teas are equal, just find what suits you' by explaining that while different tea categories have unique merits, quality variations exist within each type. The piece...
Tea News · Nov 27, 2025
Tea Knowledge: Basic Principles of Tea Storage
Tea can be stored long-term but remains an agricultural product with a shelf life. The main factors causing tea deterioration include light, temperature, moisture content, air humidity, oxygen, microorganisms, and odor contamination. Proper tea preservation requires protection from light, stable tem...
Tea News · Nov 27, 2025
Tea · Some Misconceptions
This article clarifies numerous common misconceptions about tea. It explains that the first brew of tea isn't necessarily beneficial and should be discarded. It distinguishes between tea types, noting that Da Hong Pao is an oolong tea, Anji White Tea is a green tea, and Junshan Yinzhen is a yellow t...
Tea News · Nov 27, 2025
Pu-erh Tea Storage
Proper storage is crucial for Pu-erh tea's value and quality. The tea must be stored in dry conditions with stable temperature and good ventilation to allow natural fermentation. Raw Pu-erh (unfermented improves with age, while ripe Pu-erh (fermented remains stable. Storage areas must be free from...
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Pu-erh Tea Brewing Techniques
Pu-erh tea offers numerous health benefits, particularly for weight loss, though many are unfamiliar with its proper brewing method. To fully extract its flavor, Pu-erh tea must be brewed with boiling water. The process involves placing about 10 grams of tea leaves in a filter cup, rinsing them brie...
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Pu-erh Tea Tasting Techniques
Pu-erh tea requires specific brewing techniques to fully appreciate its unique characteristics. Use a large-bellied teapot, preferably ceramic or purple clay, with tea leaves occupying about 20% of the pot space. Allow compressed tea cakes to aerate for two weeks before brewing. Essential steps incl...
Tea News · Nov 27, 2025