Golden Needle Plum – A Premium Black Tea
Golden Needle Plum is a premium variety of Zhengshan Xiaozhong black tea from Wuyi Mountain, Fujian. With a history dating back to the 17th century when Wuyi tea was exported to Europe, this tea is known for its fine, slender leaves that are dark with hints of yellow and a slight downy appearance. W...
Tea News · Dec 28, 2025
Black Tea Classified by Different Tea Colors
Black tea is made from the new buds and leaves of tea trees suitable for its production, through typical processes such as withering, rolling (cutting , fermentation, and drying. It is named for the predominant red hue of its dried leaves and the brewed tea soup. Initially called 'black tea' during...
Tea News · Dec 23, 2025
Types of Traditional Chinese Black Tea
Chinese black tea is primarily categorized by leaf shape into Zhengshan Xiaozhong and Waishan Xiaozhong. Zhengshan Xiaozhong originates from Tongmuguan in Xingcun Village, Chong'an County, while Waishan Xiaozhong is mainly produced in areas like Zhenghe, Tanyang, Gutian, and Shaxian in Fujian. In re...
Tea News · Dec 09, 2025
Introduction to Black Tea
Black tea is a fully fermented tea (fermentation degree over 80% made from suitable tea plant buds and leaves through typical processes including withering, rolling, fermentation, and drying. It contains various vitamins, with both leaves and brew presenting a red color. Originating in the Wuyi Mou...
Tea News · Oct 24, 2025
The Origin of Black Tea
Black tea originated during the Ming Dynasty approximately 400 years ago in the Wuyi Mountain Tongmu Guan area of Fujian Province, where it was initially known as Zhengshan Xiaozhong. According to legend, its discovery was accidental when soldiers passing through the area slept on tea leaves, causin...
Tea News · Oct 23, 2025
25 Tea Terms to Get You Started Easily, Do You Know Them All?
This article introduces 25 professional tea tasting terms that every tea lover should know. It categorizes the terminology into neutral terms (describing basic tea characteristics like tea nature, texture, aroma, bitterness, astringency, and water taste , positive terms (describing desirable qualiti...
Tea News · Oct 07, 2025
Jiuqu Hongmei - The Forgotten 'Republican Era Style'
Jiuqu Hongmei, known as the most iconic black tea of the Republican era, was once a famous tea celebrated alongside Qimen Black Tea and Zhengshan Xiaozhong. Originating from Hangzhou's West Lake area, it is renowned for its unique characteristics: tightly curled leaves resembling fish hooks, a dark...
Tea News · Sep 16, 2025
Is Wild-Grown Tea Necessarily Bad?
Many people believe that the best tea gardens are neatly pruned, weed-free, and aesthetically pleasing. However, truly excellent tea often comes from wild or semi-wild environments, free from pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Such teas may have imperfections like insect holes but boast superior q...
Tea News · Aug 19, 2025
Xiaozhong, Dianhong, Qihong: Distinct Personalities
Compared to Pu-erh tea, black tea offers a less varied flavor profile, making it a challenge for beginners to choose among different types and grades. The rule of 'you get what you pay for' doesn't always apply—for instance, expensive Zhengshan Xiaozhong may not taste as sweet as cheaper versions, w...
Tea News · Jun 18, 2025
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