The Romantic Legend of Longjing Tea (Longjing Series 2)
This legend tells how a celestial teacup fell to earth and became the origin of Longjing Tea. An immortal descended to Hangzhou to retrieve it, but the cup transformed into a well where a dragon once drank. The tea bushes nourished by celestial dew grew exceptionally well. Later, Emperor Qianlong vi...
Tea News · Nov 23, 2025
Longjing Tea Brewing Method (Longjing Series 3)
Longjing tea brewing requires water temperature between 75-85°C, avoiding boiling water at 100°C as it's an unfermented tea with tender leaves. Proper temperature control can be achieved by pouring boiling water into a fairness cup first. Three brewing methods are introduced: 'First Brew: Top Pourin...
Tea News · Nov 23, 2025
Tea Knowledge - 30 Tea Questions
This comprehensive guide covers 30 essential questions about tea, including daily consumption recommendations, chemical composition and health benefits, proper brewing methods, and special considerations for different health conditions. Learn how different teas like green tea, black tea, and oolong...
Tea News · Nov 23, 2025
Types of Tea and the Best Time to Drink Tea
This article introduces over 70 varieties of tea and herbal infusions, detailing their unique health benefits. From well-known types like Tieguanyin and Pu'er to floral teas like chrysanthemum and rose, each offers distinct advantages such as anti-aging properties, cholesterol reduction, and digesti...
Tea News · Nov 23, 2025
Simple Differentiation between Da Hong Pao, Rou Gui, and Shui Xian
Da Hong Pao, known as the 'King of Rock Tea,' is a top-tier Wuyi rock tea with distinct 'rock rhyme,' offering mellow taste and rich aroma. Rou Gui, a rapidly rising variety, features a sharp cinnamon-like fragrance and a thick, stimulating flavor, making it a modern favorite. Shui Xian, a staple Wu...
Tea News · Nov 23, 2025
Tea Master Shares: Illustrated Process of Making Keemun Black Tea
Keemun Black Tea production begins with harvesting tender buds before Qingming Festival, followed by sorting and grading. The leaves undergo withering to evaporate moisture, which establishes the foundation for color and aroma. Next, rolling releases tea juices from the leaves. Fermentation then ena...
Tea News · Nov 23, 2025
Viewing the Fujianese Spirit of 'Smuggling' Through Tea
The article explores the deep connection between Fujianese culture and tea, framing their historical and commercial dynamism as a 'smuggling spirit.' It traces how the opening of Quanzhou Port integrated Fujian into global trade, establishing tea, porcelain, and silk as key Chinese exports. Fujianes...
Tea News · Nov 23, 2025
Can Overnight Tea Be Drunk?
The long-standing myth that overnight tea causes cancer due to secondary amine conversion to nitrosamines lacks scientific basis. Secondary amines are widely present in foods like bread at higher concentrations than in tea. Moreover, tea contains natural inhibitors like tea polyphenols and vitamin C...
Tea News · Nov 22, 2025
Detailed Knowledge of Dark Tea
Dark tea is a uniquely Chinese post-fermented tea with a long production history. Originating from Sichuan, it was compacted for transport to northwestern regions. Through a microbial fermentation process involving pile-wetting for over twenty days, the leaves turn dark brown, developing a distinct...
Tea News · Nov 22, 2025
Tea Merchant Story: Playing with Tea Through Dialectical Materialism
A tea merchant shares his methodology for navigating the Pu-erh tea market using dialectical materialism. By combining historical context with tea knowledge, he avoids scams and identifies authentic products. He explains how understanding production timelines (like the Cultural Revolution era or the...
Tea News · Nov 22, 2025