Which is more suitable for you, Jin Jun Mei or Da Hong Pao?
Jin Jun Mei and Da Hong Pao are both premium teas from Wuyi Mountain, but they differ significantly in characteristics and brewing methods. Jin Jun Mei, a type of black tea (Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong , grows in the primeval forests of the Wuyi Mountain Nature Reserve. It offers a pure, sweet flavor and...
Tea News · Apr 14, 2026
How Many Roses to Use for One Brew of Rose Tea
Rose tea is a popular floral beverage known for its fragrance and potential wellness properties. For a single serving using a standard cup, it is generally recommended to steep 5 to 6 dried rose buds in water heated to around 80°C (176°F . If using a teapot, a slightly larger quantity can be used. P...
Tea News · Mar 25, 2026
I love Tieguanyin! How much do you know about it? (Part 2)
This article delves into the art of brewing Tieguanyin tea, emphasizing techniques like using a less dense filter and avoiding over-steeping lightly fermented varieties. It compares different types such as Qingxiang (light fragrance , Nongxiang (strong fragrance , and aged Tieguanyin, along with pro...
Tea News · Jan 30, 2026
Jiangshan Green Peony Green Tea
Jiangshan Green Peony is a distinctive green tea known for its unique appearance, resembling peony petals with straight, natural strips, prominent white hairs, and an attractive emerald green color. The tea leaves unfurl into complete buds in the cup, presenting a tender, bright green hue. It is sim...
Tea News · Jan 10, 2026
Drinking Tea Regularly Has Six Major Benefits; Brewing and Drinking It Correctly Is the Best for Health
Drinking tea regularly offers six key health benefits: resisting radiation, improving muscle endurance, protecting against UV rays, helping maintain body weight, enhancing memory, and increasing bone density. To maximize these benefits, it is important to brew and drink tea correctly. Different type...
Tea News · Dec 15, 2025
Pu-erh Tea Brewing Techniques
Pu-erh tea offers numerous health benefits, particularly for weight loss, though many are unfamiliar with its proper brewing method. To fully extract its flavor, Pu-erh tea must be brewed with boiling water. The process involves placing about 10 grams of tea leaves in a filter cup, rinsing them brie...
Tea News · Nov 27, 2025
Pu-erh Tea Tasting Techniques
Pu-erh tea requires specific brewing techniques to fully appreciate its unique characteristics. Use a large-bellied teapot, preferably ceramic or purple clay, with tea leaves occupying about 20% of the pot space. Allow compressed tea cakes to aerate for two weeks before brewing. Essential steps incl...
Tea News · Nov 27, 2025
Biluochun Brewing Method
Biluochun is a delicate green tea that requires specific brewing techniques. The preferred method is top-down brewing, where the cup is filled 70% with hot water before adding the tea leaves. When using a glass cup, avoid holding the cup body to prevent burns and fingerprints. Unlike other green tea...
Tea News · Nov 05, 2025
【Tea Discovery】Kunlun Snow Chrysanthemum: A Name as Prestigious as 'Tianshan Snow Lotus'
Kunlun Snow Chrysanthemum, a rare flower growing above 3000 meters in the Kunlun Mountains, is renowned for its unique health properties and rich, red tea infusion. Recently gaining recognition beyond its native region, this precious natural chrysanthemum offers numerous benefits including regulatin...
Tea News · Sep 13, 2025
So This Is How to Brew Dian Hong for the Best Taste!
Many people think the tea tastes bad because of the quality of the leaves, but often it's just the brewing method that's wrong. This article teaches the correct way to brew Dian Hong tea for the best flavor. Key points include using 4-5 grams of tea, water temperature at 80-83°C (achieved by letting...
Tea News · Aug 05, 2025