Detailed Knowledge of Dark Tea
Dark tea is a uniquely Chinese post-fermented tea with a long production history. Originating from Sichuan, it was compacted for transport to northwestern regions. Through a microbial fermentation process involving pile-wetting for over twenty days, the leaves turn dark brown, developing a distinct...
Tea News · Nov 22, 2025
Storage Methods for Anhua Dark Tea
This article outlines five effective storage methods for Anhua Dark Tea. The methods include: 1 Lime Storage - using sealed ceramic jars with lime packets replaced monthly; 2 Charcoal Storage - layering tea with charcoal in containers; 3 Thermos Storage - sealing tea in new thermoses with wax; 4 ...
Tea News · Nov 10, 2025
Health and Wellness Benefits in Dark Tea and Coarse Old Tea
Dark tea, fermented over 90%, is made from coarse old tea leaves equivalent to whole grains, unlike delicate green tea. Its unique health benefits lie in this 'coarseness'. As Hunan Anhua folk saying describes: 'Leaves big enough to wrap salt, stems thick enough to prop a boat'. Dark tea effectively...
Tea News · Nov 06, 2025
The Difference Between Pu-erh Tea and Dark Tea
Pu-erh tea and dark tea are two distinct concepts. Pu-erh tea refers specifically to one type of tea, classified under the category of dark tea, which is one of China's six major tea classes. While Pu-erh is considered a dark tea, there are both similarities and differences between them, and some ar...
Tea News · Nov 03, 2025
Dark Tea and Health
Dark tea is one of China's six major tea categories with over 400 years of history. Unique to China, it's an essential beverage for ethnic minorities. Through a special 'pile fermentation' process, dark tea develops multiple enzymes that research shows can enhance insulin receptor binding capability...
Tea News · Nov 02, 2025
The Centenarian in Tea: Dark Tea
Dark tea, compared to green tea, black tea, and oolong tea, lacks delicacy and may even be considered less refined, with relatively straightforward brewing methods. However, it possesses the spirit and temperament of moderation and harmony that other tea categories have. The allure of century-old da...
Tea News · Oct 26, 2025
Appreciating Dark Tea: Nutritious, Weight-Loss Friendly, and High Quality
In recent years, more people have started collecting tea, with 'antique tea' becoming popular. CCTV's 'Treasure Appraisal' program once featured a batch of 1953 dark tea valued at 480,000 RMB. Dark tea is a post-fermented tea made from steamed and compressed green tea. The 'golden flowers'—Eurotium...
Tea News · Oct 21, 2025
Cleaning Up "Waste" in the Body? Drink Some Dark Tea
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, while drinking black tea is suitable in winter, one can also consume more Dark Tea. It not only helps eliminate greasiness from the body but also cleans lipids, protects blood vessels, and prevents obesity. Dark tea aids digestion and breaks down accumulate...
Tea News · Oct 21, 2025
Identifying the Quality of Six Major Tea Types by Observing the Color of the Tea Soup
China, the homeland of tea, boasts over 500 varieties categorized into six major types: Green Tea, Black Tea, Yellow Tea, Dark Tea, White Tea, and Oolong Tea. This guide introduces how to assess their quality based on the color of the tea soup. Green Tea is characterized by 'green leaves and green s...
Tea News · Oct 19, 2025
What are the characteristics of dark tea and black tea respectively?
Dark tea and black tea are both fully fermented teas but differ significantly in processing and characteristics. Dark tea undergoes a pile-fermentation process after de-enzyming, where tea leaves are piled with water to mature through heat and fermentation, resulting in a mellow, sweet, and sticky t...
Tea News · Oct 10, 2025