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
You Won't Believe It Until You See It: The New Tea You Bought Might Not Be Better Than Aged Tea!
The common belief that 'the fresher the tea, the better' is a misconception. While green tea is best enjoyed fresh, certain types like Pu'er tea and black tea actually improve with age, developing richer flavors and enhanced health benefits. Aged tea, such as vintage Tieguanyin or white tea, offers...
Tea News · Feb 08, 2026
That Cup of Yunnan Pu'er Ancient Tree Tea
Ancient tree tea refers to arboreal tea trees that have survived for over a hundred years, with rare ancient tree communities found in Yunnan's Xishuangbanna, Lincang, and Pu'er tea regions. In the standards of some so-called 'hardcore' tea enthusiasts, only tea trees over 300 years old qualify as '...
Tea News · Feb 07, 2026
Maggu Tea is exceptionally fresh and fragrant, why is it also called Immortal Tea?
Maggu Tea, named after Maggu Mountain, has a legendary origin tied to the immortal Maggu. It is said that the immortal maiden Maggu, who attained enlightenment here during the Eastern Han Dynasty, often picked tender tea leaves and brewed them with the clear, sweet spring water from Shengong Spring...
Tea News · Feb 04, 2026
Pu'er "Storage"
The term "storage" (or "cang" originally referred to the warehouse where tea is kept, but has evolved to denote the environment and methods of tea storage. Good storage for Pu'er tea is determined by factors such as the quality of the tea leaves, the degree of compression, humidity, temperature, be...
Tea News · Jan 26, 2026
What is Tribute Tea? An Introduction to the Types of Tribute Tea
Tribute tea refers to tea historically reserved for and presented to the imperial court for the exclusive enjoyment of the emperor and the royal family. Representing the pinnacle of tea production, these teas were cultivated in optimal environments, from superior tea plant varieties, and processed w...
Tea News · Jan 24, 2026
What is Aged Tea? Teach You How to Identify Aged Tea!
Aged tea refers to tea leaves that have been stored for many years, undergoing a natural aging process that enhances their flavor and value. The rarity of old tea lies in its aging time. Selecting high-quality teas like Pu'er and storing them scientifically can yield a superior aged tea with a clear...
Tea News · Jan 22, 2026