Why Pu'er Tea Cake is 357 Grams
Pu'er tea cakes are standardized at 357 grams due to historical trade practices. During ancient border trade, this measurement was established for easier taxation and transaction management. Seven cakes make one unit weighing approximately 2.5kg, while 12 units form a basket of about 30kg. This stan...
Tea News · Oct 27, 2025
7 Brewing Methods for Pu-erh Tea
Pu-erh tea, known as a 'drinkable antique,' offers unique brewing techniques tailored to different preferences and occasions. This guide introduces seven distinct methods: Gaiwan brewing, small teapot brewing, small teapot steeping, large teapot steeping, iron kettle boiling, easy cup brewing, and a...
Tea News · Oct 27, 2025
The Taste of Bitter Orange Flower Tea
Bitter Orange Flower Tea, known for its warm and rich aroma similar to orange peel, offers a unique sensory experience. When brewed, it fills the mouth with a delightful blend of floral and fruity notes, accompanied by a slight bitterness. This tea contains beneficial compounds like limonene, linalo...
Tea News · Oct 27, 2025
What Tea is Good to Drink in Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter?
Traditional Chinese medicine offers guidance on tea selection according to the seasons to promote health and well-being. It is recommended to drink floral teas in spring to refresh the mind and dispel winter's chill. Green tea is ideal for summer as its cooling nature helps clear heat and quench thi...
Tea News · Oct 27, 2025
Tea Songs and Wine Poems
This article explores the contrasting cultural significance of tea and wine in Chinese poetry through the works of renowned poets like Bai Juyi, Li Bai, and Su Shi. While wine poems often express intense emotions like passion and melancholy, tea songs embody tranquility, friendship, and spiritual cl...
Tea News · Oct 27, 2025
The History, Culture, and Brewing Method of British Black Tea
British Black Tea, a fermented beverage whose color, aroma, and taste vary with the degree of fermentation, captivates like fine wine. Since the 18th century, it has been revered by British aristocracy, even surpassing wine as a status symbol. The most traditional representation is the English After...
Tea News · Oct 26, 2025
The Centenarian in Tea: Dark Tea
Dark tea, compared to green tea, black tea, and oolong tea, lacks delicacy and may even be considered less refined, with relatively straightforward brewing methods. However, it possesses the spirit and temperament of moderation and harmony that other tea categories have. The allure of century-old da...
Tea News · Oct 26, 2025
How Long Can Newly Purchased Tea Be Stored?
Tea has strong hygroscopic and odor-absorbing properties, easily absorbing moisture and odors from the air. Improper storage methods can cause tea to lose its flavor quickly, especially for high-quality, lightly fermented teas. The key factors affecting tea deterioration are temperature, moisture, o...
Tea News · Oct 26, 2025
Honey Intestine-Moistening Green Tea
Honey Intestine-Moistening Green Tea is a traditional herbal beverage combining 10g honey, 6ml sesame oil, and 6g green tea. The preparation involves mixing green tea with sesame oil before adding 30ml hot water. After slight cooling, honey is incorporated. Consumed twice daily (morning and evening ...
Tea News · Oct 26, 2025
Fragrant Flowers and Strong Tea Also Serve as Medicine
Flowers are symbols of beauty that not only provide visual enjoyment and enhance our lives but also possess medicinal and edible value. Different flowers can treat various ailments—either used alone or in combination with other floral medicines. With evolving trends, drinking floral teas has become...
Tea News · Oct 26, 2025