Taiwan Oolong Tea Actually Originated from Fujian
In Zhangzhou, few people seem familiar with Taiwan tea. In fact, Taiwan Oolong tea originally came from Fujian. Although Taiwan introduced tea plants from Fujian only about 200 years ago, after years of improvement, the production techniques for Taiwan Baozhong tea and Oolong tea have developed thei...
Tea News · Jan 02, 2026
Brief Introduction to Narcissus Tea Knowledge
Narcissus tea is one of China's fine tea varieties and a gem among Fujian's oolong teas. Its leaves are characterized by thick stems, long internodes, broad and fleshy leaves, high moisture content, and slow water loss. Originally from northern Fujian, this tea tree has existed for over a thousand y...
Tea News · Dec 30, 2025
The Origin of the English Word "TEA"
The English word 'TEA' and its similar pronunciations in other European languages are widely acknowledged to have originated from the Minnan dialect pronunciation of the Chinese character for tea, '茶'. From the Tang Dynasty's establishment of the 'Maritime Trade Commission' to the Ming Dynasty, the...
Tea News · Dec 30, 2025
Knowledge of White Tea
White tea is a specialty of Fujian Province, China, primarily produced in regions such as Fuding, Zhenghe, Songxi, and Jianyang. It is one of the six major tea categories in China. The basic processing involves withering, baking (or shade drying , sorting, and re-firing, with withering being the key...
Tea News · Dec 17, 2025
Gong Mei Tea Introduction
Gong Mei, sometimes called Shou Mei, is a type of white tea made from the bud leaves of the Cai Cha sexual group tea trees. Its main production area is in Jianyang County, Fujian Province, with additional production in Jian'ou and Pucheng counties. Gong Mei accounts for over half of the total white...
Tea News · Nov 12, 2025
White Tip Silver Needle, The Tea with the Most Primordial Life Essence
White Tip Silver Needle, abbreviated as Silver Needle or Baihao, is a traditional Han Chinese famous tea belonging to the white tea category. It is renowned as the 'Beauty' and 'King' of teas. Created by Han tea farmers in Fujian Province in 1889, it is produced in Fuding City and Zhenghe County, Na...
Tea News · Oct 02, 2025
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