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
Anji White Tea is Green Tea
Anji White Tea, a rising star among Zhejiang teas, is made using green tea processing techniques but appears white in color, hence its name. It belongs to the green tea category based on its production method, not its name or tea variety. Rich in amino acids, tea polyphenols, and other nutrients, An...
Tea News · May 03, 2026
New Health Knowledge in Tea Ceremony That Modern People Must Understand...
Tea has been around since ancient times. In the past, people drank tea to quench thirst and for health preservation, but not everyone who drinks tea knows its health benefits. To truly benefit from tea, it must be consumed properly. This article introduces key points for drinking tea appropriately,...
Tea News · May 02, 2026
The Most Complete White Tea Brewing Methods (with Pros and Cons Analysis)
This article details eight brewing methods for white tea: cup brewing, gaiwan brewing, small pot brewing, large pot brewing, infuser cup brewing, boiling, thermos brewing, and cold brewing. Each method includes the amount of tea, water temperature, brewing time, and an analysis of its advantages and...
Tea News · May 02, 2026
Not All Tea Can Be Boiled
As winter temperatures drop, some businesses have promoted "boiling tea" as a new way to attract consumers. While this practice adds atmosphere and ritual, not all teas are suitable for boiling. Aged teas like old white tea, pu'er, and aged Tieguanyin are recommended. Boiling tea can release more an...
Tea News · Apr 28, 2026
The Formation and Development of Chinese Tea Culture
Tea culture encompasses both the natural science and the humanities of tea. Originating in the Three Kingdoms period, it evolved through the Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties, becoming not just a beverage but an art and a spiritual practice. Modern developments include tea museums, societies, and...
Tea News · Apr 24, 2026
The Use of Tea in Buddhism During the Song Dynasty
During the Song Dynasty, tea drinking became an integral part of daily life in Buddhist monasteries. It was incorporated into Zen practices to alleviate fatigue from prolonged meditation sessions. Monastic regulations formalized tea drinking, with designated times announced by beating a special drum...
Tea News · Apr 02, 2026