Do You Really Know the Most Authentic Spring Tea?
The article clarifies common misconceptions about spring tea, emphasizing that earlier harvest does not necessarily mean better quality. It explains that the optimal picking time varies by region, such as West Lake Longjing in early April and Yiwu Pu'er after Qingming. The pursuit of early tea has l...
Tea News · Mar 07, 2026
Classification of Anxi Tieguanyin
Anxi Tieguanyin is primarily classified into three major types based on fermentation level and production techniques: Fragrant Type, Rich Aroma Type, and Aged Aroma Type. The Fragrant Type features a light, slightly sweet taste with a clear, floral aroma and emerald green leaves. The Rich Aroma Type...
Tea News · Mar 02, 2026
Have You Tried the Four Most Precious Teas in China?
China boasts several legendary teas of immense cultural and monetary value, often inaccessible to the general public. Among the most prized are the mother trees of Wuyi Mountain Dahongpao, once reserved for emperors and fetching astronomical prices at auction; the exclusive 18 imperial Longjing tea...
Tea News · Mar 01, 2026
The Hidden Truth Behind Why Pu'er Tea Should Not Be Stored as Loose Tea
High-quality raw Pu'er tea, similar to premium green tea, offers a fresh and sweet taste when brewed at low to medium temperatures. The optimal drinking period begins when the tea leaves turn reddish, the buds and leaves shift from white to light brown, and the surface develops a glossy sheen. At th...
Tea News · Feb 28, 2026
Drinking Dark Tea to Reduce Greasiness and Protect the Liver
As living standards improve and high-fat foods become more common in the diet, drinking dark tea can help reduce greasiness, protect the liver, nourish the stomach, and aid in weight loss. Dark tea is one of China's six major tea categories and is unique to the country. Often described as 'found onl...
Tea News · Feb 28, 2026
Drinking Tea Has a Solid Basis. Don't Forget Tea's Care When Drunk, Scientific Tea Drinking Is Here
This article provides a scientific guide to drinking tea, especially after social gatherings involving alcohol or during periods of irregular eating habits. It recommends various types of tea for their health benefits. First, it suggests warm, fully-fermented teas like ripe Pu'er or black tea for ai...
Tea News · Feb 25, 2026
Do You Understand the "Sweet Aftertaste", "Saliva Production", and "Throat Sensation" of Tea?
When tasting tea, enthusiasts often evaluate a tea using terms like "sweet aftertaste" (the transformation of bitterness into sweetness in the mouth , "saliva production" (the stimulation of saliva secretion , "throat sensation" (the feeling the tea leaves in the throat, such as moistening , and "co...
Tea News · Feb 18, 2026
The 'Ancient' Six Great Tea Mountains of Pu'er Tea
The 'Ancient' Six Great Tea Mountains of Pu'er refer to a historically significant group of tea-producing regions in Yunnan, China. They are traditionally divided into the 'Jiangnei' (Inside the River and 'Jiangwai' (Outside the River groups. The Jiangnei mountains, including Gedeng, Yibang, Mangz...
Tea News · Feb 15, 2026
Old Chinese Medicine Practitioner: The Entire Pu'er Tea Tree is a Treasure!
According to traditional Chinese medicine, every part of the Pu'er tea tree is valuable and can be used medicinally without side effects. Its leaves, stems, wood, flower buds, seeds, and oil are all believed to have therapeutic properties. For instance, aged Pu'er tea leaves are said to aid digestio...
Tea News · Feb 13, 2026
What is Pu'er Lao Cha Tou?
Pu'er Lao Cha Tou refers to naturally formed clumps of tea leaves that occur during the fermentation process of ripe Pu'er tea. Due to the high pectin content in the tea leaves, they become sticky and curl or clump together during the 'wo dui' (wet piling fermentation. These clumps are then separat...
Tea News · Feb 09, 2026