How to Drink Tea Without Being Rude!
China is known as the land of etiquette, and Chinese tea ceremony embodies rich cultural traditions. While not as rigid as the Japanese tea ceremony, both hosts and guests should observe key details to create a harmonious tea-drinking atmosphere. For hosts, this includes keeping the tea setup simple...
Tea News · Jun 19, 2026
Exposing the Century-Long Lie in the Tea World: The Secrets of the First Infusion
This article thoroughly debunks the common practice of discarding the first infusion of tea, revealing it as a major misconception in the tea world. It analyzes three popular justifications: washing away pesticide residues, removing impurities, and the belief that the first infusion tastes bad. The...
Tea News · Jun 02, 2026
First Infusion, Will You Drink It or Not?
This is perhaps one of the most common practices in the tea circle: many tea enthusiasts pour the first infusion of tea when brewing, discarding it as a habit. However, different teas require different methods. Some argue that the first infusion has a suboptimal taste and can be discarded, while oth...
Tea News · May 31, 2026
Chinese Tea Etiquette: Don't Be Rude While Drinking Tea!
Chinese people often host guests with tea. A seemingly simple cup of tea contains many nuances, from brewing to serving, tasting, and refilling. This article shares essential Chinese tea etiquette, teaching you the most traditional way to respect a cup of tea....
Tea News · May 21, 2026
Standard Method of Drinking Pu'er Tea
Pu'er tea has a unique aroma and offers health benefits such as nourishing the stomach, detoxifying, reducing blood pressure, blood sugar, and blood lipids, as well as aiding weight loss and beautifying the skin. It is a type of Chinese tea, so there are certain considerations when brewing it. This...
Tea News · May 19, 2026
Not Everyone Knows the Correct Way to Drink Tea!
Drinking tea is a long-standing tradition in China, but not everyone knows the correct way to do it. The complete presentation of tea ceremony procedures is even rarer. Tea ceremony is a spiritual treasure left by our ancestors. By promoting it, we are doing something beautiful. The thirteen steps o...
Tea News · May 17, 2026
How to Create an Elegant Tea Drinking Atmosphere
Creating an elegant tea atmosphere requires attention to both the host and guest's manners. The host should keep the tea setting clean and simple, avoid touching the rim of cups, serve tea in a clockwise direction, and fill cups only seven-tenths full. Guests should dress neatly, respect seating ord...
Tea News · May 13, 2026
Teach You How to Make Ripe Tea Taste Better
Ripe tea is relatively difficult to brew. If not handled properly, it can easily become weak in flavor, thin in texture, or even develop unpleasant odors. Through experimentation with vessels, water, and pouring techniques, this article systematically explores how to brew ripe tea better. It covers...
Tea News · May 12, 2026
Three Major Arts of Pouring Tea
The three major arts of pouring tea emphasize cleanliness of tea utensils, appropriate tea amount, and proper serving gestures. Cleanliness involves washing and preheating tea sets, using cup holders for disposable cups. The right tea amount suits guests' taste, avoiding overfilling or underfilling....
Tea News · May 12, 2026
First, Know Your Tea When Drinking Tea
Drinking tea is more than just quenching thirst; it is an art that requires understanding. The first step is to know the tea itself, as Chinese teas vary greatly in quality and type. Then comes the water, the teaware, and the company. The highest realm is to grasp the Way of tea, seeking spiritual i...
Tea News · May 11, 2026